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Dixon Valve Electric Test Pump Manual User Manual

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Electric Test Pump

Dixon 800.355.1991

11. Turn pressure control knob (2 - see drawing on page 6) clockwise until desired test pressure is

shown on liquid filled pressure gauge (5 - see drawing on page 6).

12. Hold test pressure until test duration requirement is met.

13. Turn pressure control knob (2 - see drawing on page 6) off (counter clockwise).

14. Turn off pump (3 - see drawing on page 6). This unit has a manual pressure relief knob (black

knob - 4 - see drawing on page 6) with two lugs that is located on the opposite side of the

pressure control knob. To release pressure turn this knob so that the lugs are in the 12 O'clock

and 6 O'clock positions. To generate pressure the lugs of this knob must be in the 3 O'clock

and 9 O'clock positions.

16. Turn off water inlet valve (1 - see drawing on page 6).

17. Open bleed-off valve to release remaining pressure inside test specimen (hose).

18. Disconnect test sample from intermediate hose.

19. Drain water from test sample.

CAUTION!

When relieving the pressure and draining the test sample, many gallons of water may be

released on the floor or ground. Use all precautions necessary to ensure that no one slips

or falls as a result of this water being on the floor or ground.