GE Druck PV 411A Manual

GE Druck PV 411A Manual

4-in-1 pressure & vacuum hand pump

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GE Druck
PV 411A
K258

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  • Page 1 GE Druck PV 411A K258...
  • Page 3 GE Druck PV 411A User Manual Introduction This manual provides operating instructions for the PV 411A Pneumatic/ Hydraulic hand-pump compatible with the requirements of line operation. The GE Druck PV 411A supersedes the Druck PV411. Safety The manufacturer has designed this equipment to be safe when operated using the procedures detailed in this manual.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    GE Druck PV 411A User Manual ABBREVIATIONS The following abbreviations are used in this publication. Note: Abbreviations are the same in the singular and plural. °C degrees Celsius mbar millibar BSP British Standard Pipe thread millimetre centimetre millimetres of water...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    GE Druck PV 411A User Manual Introduction The PV 411A hand-pump generates either pneumatic pressure and vacuum or hydraulic pressure. The scissor-action handles provide pneumatic pressure and vacuum generation and, in the hydraulic mode, provides hydraulic pressure generation for system priming.
  • Page 6: Operation

    GE Druck PV 411A User Manual Operation WARNINGS EFORE APPLYING PRESSURE MAKE SURE ALL CONNECTIONS ARE CORRECT AND EQUIPMENT IS INTERNALLY CLEAN AND FREE FROM DAMAGE AKE SURE THAT ALL EQUIPMENT IS TO THE CORRECT PRESSURE RATING O NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE STATED IN...
  • Page 7: Connecting The Pump

    GE Druck PV 411A User Manual Connecting the Pump Connections can be made to the pump either directly or using the range of adaptors supplied in the optional test kit. Direct The ports can be fitted with any suitable length ¼ BSP male connector, sealing either with an o-ring at the bottom of the port or a bonded seal at the top.
  • Page 8: Pneumatic Operation

    GE Druck PV 411A User Manual Pneumatic Operation Volume Adjuster The volume adjuster can be used in different modes: Low pressure With the selector valve set to vent (open), turn the volume adjuster fully anti- clockwise (out). Turn the selector valve to the fully clockwise (in) position to select pressure.
  • Page 9: Pressure

    GE Druck PV 411A User Manual Pressure Turn the selector valve (7) fully clockwise (in) position. Operate the scissor-action handles (5) to generate the approximate pressure, allow time for thermal stabilization. If necessary, use the volume adjuster (3) to adjust the required pressure.
  • Page 10: Hydraulic Operation

    GE Druck PV 411A User Manual Hydraulic Operation WARNING OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES STATED IN LOCAL ORDERS. AUTIONS O NOT MIX HYDRAULIC FLUIDS NLY USE COMPATIBLE FLUIDS REFER TO THE SPECIFICATION NLY FIT APPROPRIATE SEALS ON PRESSURE CONNECTIONS...
  • Page 11: Filling

    GE Druck PV 411A User Manual Filling Unscrew the reservoir cover lock nut (1) and remove the reservoir cover (2). Using clean, recommended fluid fill the reservoir to approximately 2/3 full. Refit the reservoir cover and re-tighten the reservoir cover lock nut (1).
  • Page 12: Generating Hydraulic Pressure

    GE Druck PV 411A User Manual Generating Hydraulic Pressure Note: Pressurizing a fluid generates heat. A fluid heated or cooled in an enclosed volume causes a pressure change. Allow enough time to thermally stabilize. If necessary, set the PRV see following section.
  • Page 13: Fault Finding

    GE Druck PV 411A User Manual To increase pressure Turn the PRV adjusting nut (3) anticlockwise. To decrease pressure Turn the PRV adjusting nut (3) clockwise. After setting the PRV, hold the adjusting nut (3) in position and tighten the locking nut (2).
  • Page 14: Annex A

    GE Druck PV 411A User Manual Annex A Returned goods procedure Should the unit become unserviceable and require repair it can be returned to the GE Druck Service Department. Please contact our Service Department, either by ‘phone or fax, to obtain a...

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