MTS Model 286-30 Pore Pressure Intensifier - Manual (Page 30)

286.30 Pressure Intensifier 30
Operating Procedures
Operation
Filling the Reservoir
One method of filling the reservoir is simply to remove the cap on the reservoir’s
vent (top of reservoir) and to pour fluid in from the top.
If the fluid source is pressurized, as with tap water or a pressurized container or
one equipped with a pump, connection can be made directly to the capped port on
the Reservoir Drain/Fill valve.
External plumbing can be attached to the Reservoir Drain/Fill valve to allow
either draining or filling of the reservoir, or both, as desired.
Note Fluid to be added must be a recommended type (see Specifications) and
must be suitable for the individual PPI and the same as any fluid
currently in the Pore Pressure Intensifier. (Don’t mix fluid types.)
Fill Procedures
Use one of the following procedures to fill the reservoir:
Filling the reservoir
through the vent
1. Close the Reservoir Drain/Fill valve.
2. Remove the cap on the reservoir’s vent (top of reservoir)
3. Pour fluid in from the top until the reservoir is about three-fourths full.
4. Replace the cap on the reservoir’s vent (top of reservoir).
Filling the reservoir from
a pressurized source
connected to the
Reservoir Drain/Fill
valve
1. Open the Reservoir Drain/Fill valve a small amount to allow fluid to flow
up through the valve until the reservoir is about three-fourths full,
2. Close the Reservoir Drain/Fill valve.