Timpte Tender - Tender Hydraulic Testing Procedure

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Date of Origin – 02/24/11
Updated – 02/03/20
TENDER HYDRAULIC TESTING PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT:
1. One Flow Meter Assembly with 1-Inch Quick Disconnects
2. Four tee ttings with pressure gauges:
a. Two each ½-inch JIC Tee for horizontal/lower conveyor
b. Two each ¾-inch JIC Tee for incline/upper conveyor
3. ONE EACH OPEN END WRENCH:
A. 9/16-INCH
B. 7/8-INCH
C. 15/16-INCH
D. 1-INCH
E. 1-1/4 INCH
INSTALLATION:
Test Gauges – Horizontal/Lower Conveyor
1. Disconnect horizontal conveyor return hose from the hydraulic motor using a 15/16-inch open
end wrench. Return hose is connected the top port of the hydraulic motor to upper stainless
steel tube on the horizontal conveyor. Connect the female end of the ½-inch JIC test tee with
gauge at the tting on the hydraulic motor. Connect the disconnected return hose end to the
male side of the test Tee. Tighten tee tting with 7/8-inch open end wrench and hose end with a
15/16-inch open end wrench. Position gauge to be visible and tighten gauge tting with a
9/16-inch open end wrench.