Vetter Lifting bags 1 bar (14.5 psi) Test Equipment - Manual (Page 28)

Vetter Test Equipment for Lifting Bags
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Pressure test of S.Tec lifting bags 10 bar / 145 psi
Note!
This test only applies to the pressure test required after 5 years, respec-
tively 10 years. This test is only to be carried out by a specialist having
additional training from the manufacturer or it is to be carried out by the
manufacturer himself!
Bag type Serial no. Year of manufacture
1. Visual inspection
If heavily soiled, first clean the bag with a lukewarm soap solution
Yes No
1.1 The inflation connection is free of mechanical damage.
1.2
The surface of the bag, including the edge areas, are
free of punctures, cuts, tears or any other types of dama-
ge.
Remember! The execution of the 5 yearly test consists of an over-pressure test
and is mainly carried out with water pressure. The test pressure is 13 bar (10
bar x 1.3) with S.Tec lifting bags.
2. Pressure testing (water pressure test) – Remember: test time from 3 to a
max. of 5 minutes
Pre-fill the bag with the mains supply pressure to approxi-
mately 4 - 5 bar.
Ventilate a number of times using the test head.
Yes No
2.1 Bag is free of atypical bulges on both sides.
Increase the internal bag pressure to the maximum pressu-
re of 13 bar using a hand pump
2.2
The bag is free of atypical bulges, tears, cuts or any
other forms of damage as well as having a nipple
connection which is perfectly sealed.
After termination of the test time of 3 to 5 minutes, carry out pressure
release via the test head and empty completely. Do not load the nipple
in any way when emptying and drying.
The bag is in perfect order
Bag is to be taken out of
commission permanently
Reason:
____________________ ____________________
Date
Signature/Tester