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WARNING
!
Risk of burn injuries due to hot or very cold
components and pipelines.
Depending on the process medium, the regu-
lator 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 2173 EN
5.4.1
Leakage
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 installed
upstream of the regulator.
2. Apply the required test pressure.
3. Check the regulator for leakage to the at-
mosphere.
4. Check the screw gland of the sensor or
thermowell for leakage.
5. Depressurize the pipeline section and
regulator.
6. Rework any parts that leak and repeat
the leak test.
Installation
5-7
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