Vetter Leak sealers - Manual (Page 13)

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5. Maintenance and care
This chapter gives information about care of Vetter leak sealers
and which maintenance intervals are to be observed.
5.1 Maintenance intervals
A function test of the safety valve must only be carried out wit-
hout the leak sealers. Over-pressure area! A function test of the
safety valve with leak sealers can cause leak sealers to burst.
When? What? What to do?
After each
operation
Leak sealers and ac-
cessories
Carry out a check for completeness,
perfect condition and function.
Carry out a visual check and function
check.
Clean the leak sealers with warm water,
neutral cleaning agent and, if necessa-
ry, with a cleaning brush.
Finally, dry at room temperature.
Acid protection
cover
Dispose and replace if necessary.
At least once
every year
Controller Carry out a visual check and function
check.
Test the function capability of the cou-
plings, nipple, manometer and safety
valve.
At least once
every year
Inflation hose Carry out a visual check and function
check.
Test the function capability and the
sealing of the connection nipple and
the couplings
At least once
every year
Leak sealers Carry out a visual check and function
check.
Test the function capability of the con-
nection coupling.
Check for tears and/or cuts, abrasions,
changes to the surface caused by che-
mical effects.