Table of Contents
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Introduction
FXT Description ................................................................................................................1
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Information ...............................................1
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................2
Warnings and Instructions ................................................................................................3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ...................................................................3
PRELIMINARY PRECAUTIONS ..............................................................................3
REQUIREMENTS FOR USE....................................................................................4
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................4
Applications ......................................................................................................................5
Static Head Pressure on Mechanical Leak Detector ................................................5
Testing Procedures
Tester Setup with FX2 Series Models ...............................................................................7
Hose Connections ....................................................................................................7
Use of Extender Hoses.............................................................................................7
Simulated Leak Test - 4 Step Test ...................................................................................7
Observation of Leak Detector Opening Time ..................................................................10
Operating Test - Pressure Relief ....................................................................................11
Pump Operation ..............................................................................................................11
Thermal Contraction .......................................................................................................12
Vacuum Test ...................................................................................................................12
To Perform A Vacuum Test....................................................................................13
Resiliency Test ...............................................................................................................13
Using the FX Tester for Testing at the Impact Valve ......................................................13
Installation of the FX Tester at the Impact Valve ............................................................14
Manifolded Pumps with Leak Detectors ..........................................................................15
The FX Leak Detector 3-Step Test......................................................................16
Parts Description & Replacement Parts List
Scale Changing Instructions ...........................................................................................19
Variable Area Flow Meter ...............................................................................................19
Cleaning the Flow Meter .................................................................................................19
To Disassemble......................................................................................................19
Cleaning .................................................................................................................20
Assembly ................................................................................................................20
Evaluation Charts.........................................................................................................22