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SECTION 1
SECTION 1
SERVICE & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
ESS3 & ESS4 Single Stage EDGE™ Series Regulators
WARNING!
Apparatus improperly operated, maintained or repaired can be dangerous!
Service and repair of VICTOR apparatus should only be performed by a Qualified Repair
Technician. The term “Qualified Repair Technician” refers to repair personnel capable
of servicing apparatus in strict accordance with all applicable Victor “Parts & Service
Bulletins” and literature. Improper service or repair, or modification of the product,
could result in damage to the product or injury to the operator.
Protect your investment! Some parts and accessories manufactured by others may fit
VICTOR apparatus, but not conform to VICTOR’s exacting standards for quality, fit and
function. For your own protection and the protection of your investment, specify and
use only
VICTOR genuine parts and accessories. It’s the only way to guarantee the
level of performance, safety and reliability that you expect from
VICTOR.
GLOSSARY – COMMONLY USED TERMS
OUTLET PRESSURE: The pressure measured at the Regulator’s outlet port.
INLET PRESSURE: The pressure measured immediately at the Regulator’s entry.
DROP: A change in outlet pressure from a no-flow to flowing condition while the inlet
pressure remains constant.
RISE: An increase in outlet pressure as the inlet pressure decreases.
CREEP: A gradual increase in outlet pressure.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS & SUPPLIES FOR REPAIR PROCEDURES
• Inlet Swivel Assembly Plug
•
1
/2”,
5
/8”,
9
/16”,
11
/16” and
3
/4” Sockets
• Socket Wrench
• Torque Wrench
•
7
/16”,
3
/4” and
13
/16” Open End Wrenches
•
1
/8”,
9
/64”,
3
/16” and
1
/4” Hex Keys
• Bench Vise
• Repair Tool RT-180 (8” Leverage Bar with
1
/4-18 NPT [M] End)
• Oxygen-compatible Teflon® Tape
• Loctite® #222 Threadlocker
• CHRISTO-LUBE® #129 Lubricant.
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