Pressure and Clearance Test Manifold
By
connecting the bundle tubes so the tube numbers are sequentially in order
i.e. tube 1 is connected to the push-fit affixed to to the entry tube, on
the other end, tube 1 is connected to feed tube 2, and so on up to tube 7.
Once connected in this configuration, all seven tubes may be checked for
pressure integrity and path clearance.
| Pressure integrity may be validated
by placing an end cap on either the entry or exit tube and then pressurizing
the system from the other entry or exit tube. |
| Path clearance may be verified
by inserting the test BB in the entry tube and then blowing it through to
the other end. The manifold is designed to allow passage of up to a
5mm BB for commercial tube plant testing (Mil tube plant test
requirement is 4mm). |
If more than one bundle is being tested at the same time, the
manifold exit tube on the first bundle may be daisy chained to the entry
tube on the manifold for the next bundle. In this manner numerous tube
bundles may be easily tested simultaneously.
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