Pressure Test; Cleanliness And Workmanship - Eaton CROUSE-HINDS Series Instruction Manual

cover onto the light housing. The screw-hole patterns in the inner cover and light housing are
offset to insure proper alignment. Torque the mounting screws to 30 in-lbs. Perform a pressure
test per paragraph 9.6. Clean the mounting flange area of the support ring. Install the light fixture
into the base per Section 8.1.
9.6

Pressure Test

A light fixture should be subjected to a 20-psi air pressure test to verify that it is waterproof
whenever it has been opened or components have been replaced. A tire valve style pressure
fitting is located on the bottom of the inner cover. Pressurize the fixture to 20-psi then place it
in a tub of water or use a soap solution to locate escaping air bubbles. Carefully inspect the
areas around the lens, inner cover seal, and feed-thru adapter for leaks. Relieve the internal air
pressure before installing the fixture or attempting to repair a leak.
permanent damage to the fixture may result if a higher air pressure is used. Once
9.7

Cleanliness and Workmanship

Service life depends upon the entire assembly being waterproof. All surfaces must be clean,
dry and free of all foreign matter if the light fixture is to operate for extended periods without
requiring maintenance.
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FAA Approach Fixture
Do not exceed 20-psi when pressure testing the fixture. Serious injury and/or
the pressure test is complete, be sure to relieve the air pressure.
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