Functional Tests Periodic Maintenance
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6.8.2 Pressure Regulator Checks
6.8.2.1 Proportional Valve Regulator
1. Open the gas cover panel.
2. Remove the drive pressure source from the AS3000.
3. Disconnect the input hose from the Proportional Valve.
4. Connect a Digital Pressure Meter to the proportional valve input hose.
5. Reconnect the drive pressure source to the AS3000.
6. Verify the pressure displayed on the Pressure Meter is between 23.9 and 26.8 psi.
7. Remove the drive pressure source from the AS3000.
8. Remove the Pressure Meter and reconnect the input hose to the Proportional Valve.
9. Reconnect the drive pressure source to the AS3000.
NOTE: If the proportional Valve Regulator is out of specification,
calibration is required.
FIGURE 6-10 The Proportional Valve Regulator
6.8.3 Gas Delivery System Tests
6.8.3.1 O
2
Flush Verification
1. Attach the Digital Flow Meter to the Common Fresh Gas Outlet.
2. Verify that the O
2
flush flow is between 35 to 50 L/min when pressing the O
2
flush valve.
Proportional valve input hose