CHERNE Test-Ball - Plug Cleaning and Inspection; Pre-Use Cleaning Procedures; Detailed Pre-Use Inspection Checklist

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5. CLEAN PLUG AND RELATED EQUIPMENT BEFORE
EVERY USE AND INSPECT FOR DAMAGE.
CLEAN PLUG. Pneumatic plugs may be cleaned with a solution of mild
detergent and water. After cleaning, ush the plug with clean water and allow it to
air dry thoroughly before use.
INSPECT PLUG AND RELATED EQUIPMENT.
Carefully inspect the pneumatic
plug and all related equipment for indications of wear or deterioration prior
to each use. The plug may be inated slightly (1 PSIG - refer to warning on
following page) to aid in the inspection process. After ination, apply a solution of
water and detergent to the equipment or submerge the product completely under
water as an aid in locating leaks. Bubbles will form at the site of any air loss.
Look very carefully for evidence that any material of the plug assembly and
related equipment has been damaged, weakened or is missing. The inspection
should include but not be limited to looking for:
a. Cuts.
b. Abrasions.
c. Punctures.
d. Presence of a proper ination source (refer to Section 12 of this manual).
e. Bulges.
f. Cracked castings.
g. Softening of elastomer (rubber).
h. Cracks in elastomer (rubber).
i. Corrosion.
j. Loose, corroded or damaged ttings.
k. Leaks from or damage to inator assembly.
l. Leaks from or damage to ination extension hoses.
m. Dirt or debris lodged in the inator valve which may cause a slow ination leak.
n. Protective inator cap in place.
o. An orange warning tag attached to the plug. Replacement tags are available at no charge,
upon request. Call Cherne toll free at 1-800-843-7584 and ask for a Warning Tag.
p. A copy of this Safety Instruction Manual to accompany plug for user reference. NOTE:
Call Cherne toll free at 1-800-843-7584 to request the most current revision of the Safety
Instruction Manual. Additional application information, instructions and warnings are
periodically added as Cherne becomes aware of such information. Additional Manual
copies are available from Cherne, at no charge, upon request.
q. Loose or damaged banding clamps.
r. Eye bolts, chain and ring or tether attachment in location.
s. Inator valve core in place, properly tightened and leak free in the ination tting.
t. Presence of a properly calibrated ination pressure gauge to accurately determine ination
pressure (refer to Section 12 of this manual).
IF ANY EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE, DETERIORATION, MISSING
COMPONENTS, WARNING TAG/MANUAL LOSS, OR EXCESS
WEAR IS OBSERVED, CONSULT YOUR LOCAL CHERNE
DEALER OR REPRESENTATIVE AND MAKE ARRANGEMENTS
TO RETURN THE PRODUCT FOR INSPECTION OR DESTROY