TM 5-4220-225-14
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Pneumofathometer hose pressure and leak test.
WARNING
Clear area before conducting test to avoid injury to personnel.
Ensure all air has been removed from hose before conducting test.
NOTE
Any hose that leaks or exhibits excessive bulging shall be removed from service.
(a)
Fill hose with clean, fresh water.
(b)
Seal open end of hose.
(c)
Install test tee and hydrostatic pump or pressure source.
(d)
Subject hose to a pressure of 700 psig.
(e)
Release pressure from hose.
(f)
Disconnect hydrostatic pump (or pressure source) test tee and seal.
(g)
Drain water from hose.
(h)
Bleed down hose with air until dry.
(i)
Discard hose that fails this test.
(j)
Record test results in accordance with accepted TAMMS procedures and install metal tag on hose with
testing activity, date tested, test pressure, and working pressure.
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