Dixon Valve Pneumatic Test Pump Manual - Manual (Page 3)

3 Pneumatic Test Pump Dixon Valve & Coupling 800.355.1991
Safety Precautions
• When used indoors, the pressure relief valve on the pump must be connected to
a drain or water collection tank.
• This pump is designed to test of rubber hose. Dixon does not recommend the
use of this pump for any other application.
• Adequate steps should be taken to protect property and personnel in the event of
a failure during a test. These steps should include, but are not limited to the fol-
lowing:
1. Only trained personnel should conduct hydrostatic testing.
2. Use of safety glasses or shields for personnel conducting test and witnessing
test.
3. All personnel should be perpendicular to the test sample and at least 15 feet
away.
4. Place test sample in a protective enclosure.
5. Restrain both ends of the test sample to prevent hose from whipping in case
of a failure.
6. If testing is done outside of a protective enclosure, restrict the movement of
the couplings by the use of sandbags or other means.
7. Use only water as a test fluid.
• All incidental connections, intermediate hose and piping should be rated at
2000 PSI minimum.
• Before removing or adjusting any part of the pumping system or test sample, the
following precautions should be exercised:
1. Shut off pump air supply.
2. Shut off pump water supply.
3. Release pressure inside the test sample.