WOOD'S POWR-GRIP MRT4-DC Guide de référence

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LEAK TEST

PROCEDURE

MRT4-DC LIFTERS ―SINGLE VACUUM SYSTEMS

TESTING AND MAINTENANCE MUST BE

DONE BY A QUALIFIED PERSON

KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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SYMPTOMS OF VACUUM LEAK

Severe leakage is evidenced by a lifter’s inability to draw full vacuum while attached to a clean,

smooth, nonporous surface. In such cases, the vacuum pump will run continuously and the vacuum

level shown on the vacuum gauge will be less than 16" Hg [-54 kPa], the red zone of the vacuum

gauge.

Moderate leakage is indicated by intermittent cycling of the vacuum pump and the (red) low vacuum

warning light during a lift. If the vacuum generating system turns on more than once every 10

minutes, leakage is serious enough to warrant repairing the lifter’s vacuum system.

To determine if your lifter has a vacuum leak, perform the Vacuum Test as described in the

Maintenance section of your instruction manual.

When you perform the vacuum test, we recommend that you note the time and leakage rate, such as

“lost 5" [-17 kPa] in 10 minutes”. This information can assist in diagnosing the location of the leak

because there may be more than one component leaking vacuum. For example, when you are

performing maintenance, if an isolated section tests positive for a leak but the leakage rate is less

than that of the whole lifter, the indication is that there is still one or more vacuum leak elsewhere in

the system.

If the rate of leakage is sufficient to warrant repair, proceed as follows:

To locate the cause of leakage, begin by inspecting the vacuum pads, fittings and hoses of the entire

vacuum system. Look for contamination, cuts or abrasions on pad faces, cracks, abrasions or cuts in

hoses, damaged fittings and loose hoses at connection points. If leakage is severe, the cause is

often a visibly damaged part.

Do not apply soapy water to fittings or vacuum hoses in an attempt to find leaks, since it will only be

drawn inside the vacuum system.

If the source of leakage is not immediately evident, the various sections of the entire vacuum system

must be systematically isolated and tested to determine the leakage point. The process to

accomplish this is described in the tests to follow.

Please note, the information that is gathered when performing a vacuum test is only valid if the tools

used to perform the test are accurate. Be sure that the tools you use are capable of completely

sealing the isolated parts of your system when tested. Recommended tools, in addition to an

appropriate test surface, are plugs for hoses and fittings, a ball valve with vacuum gauge attached,

and extra vacuum hose. This procedure is written with the assumption that you have access to the

appropriate tools.

If needed, test equipment is available from Wood’s Powr-Grip Co.

A set of screwdrivers may also be needed if the valve enclosure or pump cover needs to be removed.

Note: Always proceed with caution when removing the vacuum generating system cover. Since

wiring is connected to components in the cover, gentle removal is recommended so as not to damage

the attached wiring.

Note: When removing a hose from a fitting, take care to avoid damaging the barbs of the fitting the

hose is attached to. Cuts or nicks in fitting barbs can create a leak that did not previously exist.

Additionally, if a hose is removed from a barbed fitting, cut approximately ¼" [6 mm] off the end of the

hose before reinstalling it on the fitting, in order to remove damaged hose ends.

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FIGURE 2

FIGURE 1

PRELIMINARY TEST

This test determines whether leakage is located in the vacuum generating system or the pad system.

CAUTION: Disconnect the battery before removing the vacuum generating system cover.

1) Carefully remove the valve

enclosure cover (1A) and lay it

to one side, so that exposed

wire terminals do not touch

any conductive material, as

shown in FIGURE 1.

2) Remove the vacuum hose

(2A) attached to the 45°

barbed fitting, located on the

vacuum gauge assembly.

See FIGURE 2.

3) Cap the open end of the 45°

barbed fitting (2B), to seal off

the vacuum generating

system from the pad system.

4) Reconnect the battery and

activate the vacuum

generating system (pull

handle (2C) of control valve

out to apply position).

5) Allow the vacuum system to

reach a suitable vacuum level

or to shut off automatically

and, with the valve handle (2C) still pulled out in apply position, disconnect the battery.

6) Observe the vacuum gauge to locate the general area of leakage.

If the vacuum level on the vacuum gauge starts and continues to drop, this indicates the

vacuum generating system does leak. Proceed to the Vacuum Generating System Tests.

If the vacuum level on the vacuum gauge holds steady and does not drop, this indicates the

vacuum generating system does not leak; therefore the leak is located in the pad system.

Proceed to the Pad System Test.

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FIGURE 3

VACUUM GENERATING SYSTEM TEST

Note: The following assumes that you have access to suitable plugs, a ball valve with vacuum gauge,

and a short additional piece of hose for connecting the ball valve to the lifter’s vacuum lines and

fittings.

The most likely leak points in the vacuum generating system are the check valve, the filter assembly,

or the control valve. Leave the vacuum line to the pad system sealed off at the vacuum gauge

assembly and test these items as follows:

Test the check valve for leakage:

1) The check valve (3A) is located

on the vacuum pump (1st fitting

on the vacuum pump). See

FIGURE 3.

Remove hose (3B) from the

vacuum pump (attached to the

fittings with the check valve) that

runs to the control valve.

2) Attach a short piece of hose to

the end of the ball valve with the

vacuum gauge (3C) and attach

the other end of this hose to the

vacuum pump. Attach the other

end of the ball valve to the

original hose that was removed

from the pump in step 1.

3) With the ball valve in the open

position (handle in line with the valve) reconnect the battery and activate the vacuum generating

system (pull handle of control valve out to the apply position).

4) Allow the vacuum system to reach a suitable vacuum level or to shut off automatically and, with

the valve handle still pulled out in apply position, close the ball valve (turn handle perpendicular

to valve) and disconnect the battery.

5) Observe the vacuum gauges on the ball valve and lifter to locate the area of leakage.

If the vacuum level on the ball valve’s vacuum gauge starts and continues to drop and the

lifter’s vacuum gauge holds steady OR if both vacuum gauges hold steady, this indicates the

check valve is the source of the leak. Replace the check valve.

Note, the reason the check valve is indicated if both vacuum gauges hold steady is because

the check valve may leak intermittently whereas a leak in the control valve or filter assembly

will always continue to leak until repaired.

If the vacuum level on the ball valve’s vacuum gauge holds steady and does not drop, and

the vacuum level on the lifter’s vacuum gauge starts and continues to drop, this indicates

that the leak is located in either the hose assembly leading from the vacuum pump to the

tank & valve, the gauge assembly, or the control valve / filter assembly.

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FIGURE 4

Test the hose assembly from the pump and vacuum tank to the valve assembly

for leakage:

1) Remove the ball valve from the vacuum pump and reattach the original hose to the pump.

2) Remove the hose (4A)

connecting the pump and tank

to the valve, from the 90°

hose nipple (4B), located

above the valve handle.

3) Attach the end of the ball

valve with the vacuum gauge

to this hose and, using a short

piece of hose, attach the other

end of the ball valve to the 90°

hose nipple. See FIGURE 4.

4) With the ball valve in the open

position (handle in line with

the valve) reconnect the

battery and activate the

vacuum generating system

(pull handle of control valve

out to apply position).

5) Allow the vacuum system to reach a suitable vacuum level or to shut off automatically and, with

the valve handle still pulled out in apply position, close the ball valve (turn handle perpendicular

to valve) and disconnect the battery.

6) Observe the vacuum gauges on the ball valve and lifter to locate the area of leakage.

If the vacuum level on the ball valve’s vacuum gauge starts and continues to drop and the

lifter’s vacuum gauge holds steady, this indicates that the leak is located in the hose or fitting

connecting the vacuum pump and tank to the valve assembly.

Replace the hose and/or fitting. Note, on lifters built before 2004 (black hose) the fitting will

be T-shaped; on lifters built after 2004 (red hose) the fitting will be Y-shaped. The design

was changed to a Y fitting for easier access but either style works.

If the vacuum level on the ball valve’s vacuum gauge holds steady and does not drop and

the vacuum level on the lifter’s vacuum gauge starts and continues to drop, this indicates

that the leak is located in either the gauge assembly or the control valve / filter assembly.

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FIGURE 5

Test the control valve / filter assembly for leakage:

1) Remove the ball valve from the valve assembly and reattach the original hose to the valve’s 90°

hose nipple.

2) Remove the hose from the

filter that connects it to the

vacuum gauge assembly (5A).

3) Attach a short piece of hose

to the end of the ball valve

with the vacuum gauge, and

attach this hose to the filter

(5B). Attach the other end of

the ball valve to the original

hose that was removed from

the filter assembly. See

FIGURE 5.

4) With the ball valve in the open

position (handle in line with

the valve), reconnect the

battery and activate the

vacuum generating system

(pull handle of control valve out to apply position).

5) Allow the vacuum system to reach a suitable vacuum level or to shut off automatically and, with

the valve handle still pulled out in apply position, close the ball valve (turn handle perpendicular

to the valve) and disconnect the battery.

6) Observe the vacuum gauges on the ball valve and lifter to locate the area of leakage.

If the vacuum level on the ball valve’s vacuum gauge holds steady and does not drop and

the vacuum level on the lifter’s vacuum gauge starts and continues to drop, this indicates

that the leak is located in the vacuum gauge assembly. Inspect or replace the assembly.

If the vacuum level on the ball valve’s vacuum gauge starts and continues to drop and the

vacuum level on the lifter’s vacuum gauge holds steady and does not drop, this indicates

that the leak is located in the control valve / filter assembly.

Note, since the filter attaches directly to the valve assembly, there is no easy way to test

these parts individually. Make certain the filter bowl is tight, and that there is no evidence of

cracks or damage to the filter bowl or attached fittings, then retest.

CAUTION: Do not use any tools to tighten the bowl; it should only be finger-tight.

If the leak persists and the filter has been recently serviced, check that the o-ring seal

between the filter bowl and housing (see the filter service procedure in the instruction

manual) is clean, lubricated properly and seated properly. Reassemble or service the filter

according to the filter maintenance section of the instruction manual and retest.

If the leak is still present, the vacuum generating system should be serviced by the

manufacturer or an authorized service center. Contact Wood’s Powr Grip for further

assistance.

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FIGURE 6

PAD SYSTEM TESTS

Isolate the vacuum pads, fittings and vacuum line sections until the leak point can be located, as

follows:

1) Remove the cap from the filter’s barbed fitting and reconnect the vacuum line to the pad system.

2) Remove each pad fitting (6A),

disconnecting all the pads

from the vacuum system.

3) Cap all the pad fittings to seal

off the vacuum lines.

See FIGURE 6.

4) Activate the vacuum

generating system (pull

handle of control valve out to

apply position).

5) Allow the vacuum system to

reach a suitable vacuum level

or to shut off automatically

and, with the valve handle still

pulled out in apply position,

disconnect the battery.

If the vacuum level on the vacuum gauge holds steady and does not drop, this indicates the

leakage is in one or more pads. Reconnect one pad to its vacuum line and retest. If

indications of leakage resume, replace that pad. Continue testing until all pads have been

reconnected and all defective pads have been replaced.

If the vacuum level on the vacuum gauge starts and continues to drop, this indicates the

leakage is in the fittings or vacuum lines between the vacuum pads and the vacuum gauge

assembly.

Note, the MRT4-DC vacuum hoses are routed through the pad frame itself.

The only fittings that can be accessed externally are the pad fittings and (on lifters with coiled

red poly hose to vacuum pads) couplings that connect the coiled hoses to the (internal) straight

hoses and fittings.

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FIGURE 7

[for lifters with coiled red poly hose to vacuum pads]

1) Remove the hose clip

covering the hose coupling

(7A) that joins each of the 4

coiled hoses from the vacuum

pads to the internal straight

hoses.

2) Cap all the coupler fittings, to

seal off the vacuum lines.

3) Activate the vacuum

generating system (pull

handle of control valve out to

apply position).

4) Allow the vacuum system to

reach a suitable vacuum level

or to shut off automatically

and, with the valve handle still

pulled out in apply position,

disconnect the battery.

If the vacuum level on the lifter’s vacuum gauge holds steady and does not drop, this

indicates the internal hoses and fittings do not leak and that the leak is in one or more of the

pad fittings or the coiled hose. Proceed to step 5 to test these parts.

If, with all the couplings capped off, the vacuum level on the vacuum gauge starts and

continues to drop, the indication is that the leak exists in the internal hose sections.

If this is the case, it is recommended that a drawing of the internal hose routing be obtained

prior to proceeding further. Please contact Wood’s Powr Grip Co. for additional assistance.

5) If it was determined that the leak is in one or more of the pad fittings or the coiled hose, reattach

one section of coiled hose to its corresponding coupling, cap off the pad fitting and retest. Refer

to FIGURE 6 but reconnect only one section of coiled hose to a hose coupler at a time.

If, after adding back one section of coiled hose, the vacuum level on the lifter’s vacuum

gauge holds steady and does not drop, this indicates that neither the hose or pad fitting in

the reattached assembly leak and this assembly can be left attached. Continue adding

sections of coiled hose with fitting (one at a time) until all leaks are located.

If, after adding back one section of coiled hose, the vacuum level on the vacuum gauge

starts and continues to drop, this indicates that either the coiled hose or pad fitting of the

reattached assembly leak. In this circumstance remove the pad fitting (8A) from the coiled

hose and, using a short piece of hose, attach the pad fitting to the end of the ball valve with

the vacuum gauge. Attach the other end of the ball valve assembly to the coiled hose that

the fitting was removed from. See FIGURE 8.

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FIGURE 8

With the ball valve in the

open position (handle in line

with the valve) reconnect the

battery and activate the

vacuum generating system

(pull handle of control valve

out to apply position).

Allow the vacuum system to

reach a suitable vacuum level

or to shut off automatically

and, with the valve handle

still pulled out in apply

position, close the ball valve

(turn handle perpendicular to

the valve) and disconnect the

battery.

If the vacuum gauge on the

ball valve holds steady and

the vacuum gauge on the

lifter starts and continues to drop, this indicates the leakage is in the coiled hose.

Replace the coiled hose.

If the vacuum on the ball valve starts and continues to drop and the vacuum gauge on the

lifter holds steady, this indicates the pad fitting leaks. Replace the pad fitting.

Repeat this process for the remaining coiled hose assemblies that were determined to leak

until all leaks are located and repaired.

[for lifters with straight black hose (no coiled hoses)]

1) Remove the pad fitting (8A) from the hose and, using a short piece of hose, attach the fitting to

the end of the ball valve with the vacuum gauge and attach the other end of the ball valve

assembly to the black hose that the fitting was removed from. See FIGURE 8 above.

2) With the ball valve in the open position (handle in line with the valve) reconnect the battery and

activate the vacuum generating system (pull handle of control valve out to apply position).

Allow the vacuum system to reach a suitable vacuum level or to shut off automatically and, with

the valve handle still pulled out in apply position, close the ball valve (turn handle perpendicular

to the valve) and disconnect the battery.

Any pad fitting that leaks will be indicated by a loss in vacuum on the ball valve’s vacuum

gauge. Test each pad fitting in this manner, replacing any that leak.

If all 4 pad fittings pass vacuum test, the indication is that the leak is located in the internal

hoses or fittings. It is recommended that a drawing of the internal hose routing be obtained

prior to proceeding further.

Please contact Wood’s Powr Grip Co. for additional assistance.

Individual hoses and fittings can be tested by using the ball valve assembly and plugs in the same

manner as the pad fittings were shown being tested in FIGURE 8.

Continue until all fittings and lines are tested or the leak is located.

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