TM 5-3810-307-24-2-2
Injector - Testing
WARNING
Keep your body clear of test spray. Fluid can
be injected into the bloodstream causing
blood poisoning and possible death.
All nozzles must be tested for opening pressure, chaffer
and spray pattern.
Check the opening pressure.
a. Open valve.
b. Operate lever at one stroke per second.
c.
Read pressure indicated when spray begins.
If the opening pressure is out of specification, then
change the shim pack. Adding shims will increase
pressure.
Leakage Test:
a. Open valve.
b. Operate lever to hold pressure 20 bar [290 psi]
below opening pressure.
c.
No drops should fall from the tip within 10
seconds.