Manual-Lightweight-Pressure-Vessels-Manual

Troubleshooting Maintenance and repair work may be carried out only on a vessel which has been completely depressurised and fully disconnected from both fluid and air lines.

Trouble: Cannot set or maintain reservoir pressure

Possible Cause

Solution

Lid clamp not secured

Make sure lid clamp is secured and

lid is not loose.

Leaking feed tube

Make sure the fitting used is assembled correctly. If leak continues after proper installation, replace with new fitting.

Damaged lid O-ring

Replace damaged O-ring seal.

seal Damaged/malfunctioning Replace with new air relief valve. air relief valve Kinked air supply line

Make sure air supply line is straight and protected from other equipment. Clean both the vessel’s flange and lid Do not use sharp or pointy tools. Make sure lid sealing surface is free from debris or other contamination. The vessel or the lid should be replaced if there is a cut or gouge in the sealing surface deep enough to prevent the vessel from achieving its set pressure.

Lid seal surface dirty or damaged

Damaged/malfunctioning Replace with new air regulator. air regulator Damaged/malfunctioning Replace with new pressure gauge. Pressure gauge Air supply is fluctuating

Supply system regulator is required. Set the regulator to the lowest plant air fluctuation.

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