2 leak testing the secondary containment chambers – INFICON Composer Elite Gas Concentration Monitor User Manual
Page 125

7 - 3
PN
07
4-
56
6-
P1
B
Composer Elite Operating Manual
5
Inject small amounts of helium into each of the two service ports. Verify the leak 
rate does not exceed 1x10
-9
cm
3
/s.
NOTE: Contact INFICON if the leak rate exceeds 1x10
-9
cm
3
/s.
6
Spray helium around the welded connections of the VCR-4 fittings to the inlet 
tube and outlet tube. Verify the leak rate does not exceed 1x10
-9
cm
3
/s.
7
to verify the Secondary Containment Chambers
leak integrity.
or
7a
If not leak testing the Secondary Containment Chambers, install VCR-2 
Ag-plated stainless steel gaskets (PN 059-0640) and the VCR-2 plugs in the 
service ports. (Swagelok recommends tightening gaskets to 1/8 turn past 
finger-tight for stainless steel gaskets.)
WARNING
The service ports must be sealed for secondary 
containment to function in the event of a diaphragm leak.
7.2.2 Leak Testing the Secondary Containment Chambers
Secondary Containment Chambers prevent process gases from escaping the 
Acoustic Sensor if a diaphragm ruptures or a diaphragm seal fails. 
This leak test checks for Secondary Containment Chamber leaks to atmosphere, 
and for leaks where the tubing is welded to the Acoustic Sensor body. 
This leak test may be performed with the Acoustic Sensor connected 
to the process tubing. 
WARNING
If the process tubing or Acoustic Sensor have been 
exposed to toxic, pyrophoric, or otherwise dangerous 
chemicals, thoroughly purge these chemicals before 
performing this leak test.
CAUTION
Do not begin this test until the Acoustic Sensor’s 
temperature drops below 30°C.
