Leak Test - Samson 42-36 Mounting And Operating Instructions

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WARNING

Risk of burn injuries due to hot or very cold

components and pipelines.

Depending on the process medium, valve

components and pipelines may get very hot

or cold and cause burn injuries.

Î Wear protective clothing and safety

gloves.

SAMSON regulators are delivered ready for

use. To test the regulator functioning before

start-up or putting back the regulator into

operation, perform the following tests:

EB 3015 EN

5.4.1

Leak test

The plant operator is responsible for per-

forming the leak test and selecting the test

method. The leak test must comply with the

requirements of the national and internation-

al standards that apply at the site of installa-

tion.

Tip

SAMSON's After-sales Service can support

you to plan and perform a leak test for your

plant.

1. Slowly open the shut-off valve (1) in-

stalled upstream of the regulator.

2. Apply the required test pressure.

3. Check the regulator for leakage to the at-

mosphere.

4. Depressurize the pipeline section and

valve.

5. Rework any parts that leak and repeat

the leak test.

Installation and assembly

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