Model 422 & Model 422CC Instruction Manual
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Revision A, December 2015
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9
Pneumatic, Cooling, and Electronic Controls
9.1
Pneumatic Controls
The pneumatic controls consist of the pressure release, drain cylinder, and pump air
regulators. The components in this section are used to release pressure and drain oil
from the pressure vessel and to power the air driven hydraulic pump that applies
pressure to the sample.
If the pump air pressire drops off significantly when the pump is
operating, an air line may be blocked or the compressor may be
insufficient to deliver the volume of air required.
The pump air pressure regulator is located on the back side of the motor mount
bracket and is used to control the air pressure to the air driven hydraulic pump.
Higher hydraulic pressures require higher air pressures. To adjust the pressure of
the air supplied to the pump, pull the knob on the regulator out to unlock it. Turn
the regulator knob clockwise to increase the pressure and counterclockwise to
decrease the pressure. The pump air pressure gauge shows the pressure of the air
delivered to the pump. When the adjustment is finished, push the knob in to lock it
in place if desired. The air pressure is factory set at a default value of around
120psig.
The pressure release air pressure regulator is located on the underside of the
instrument deck and is used to control the air pressure to the pressure release air-
operated valve (AOV). Smaller cylinder release pressures require higher air
pressure. To adjust the pressure of the air supplied to the air-operated valve, pull
the knob on the regulator out to unlock it. Turn the regulator knob clockwise to
increase the pressure and counterclockwise to decrease the pressure. The pressure
release AOV air pressure gauge shows the pressure of the air delivered to the air-
operated valve. When the adjustment is finished, push the knob in to lock it in place
if desired. The air pressure is factory set at a default value between 35-40psig.
The drain cylinder air pressure regulator is located on the underside of the
instrument deck and is used to control the air pressure to the drain cylinder AOV.
The drain cylinder air regulator is set at 40psig and does not usually require any
adjustment as long as the AOV is cycling on and off when the drain cylinder button
is pushed. However, adjustment is the same as it is for the pressure release air
pressure regulator as detailed above.