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Surge Stop ManualAccumulator ManualPre-Charging Instructions
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2. Charging and gauging assembly may either be coiled around nitrogen bottle or the assembly may be removed from the bottle and stored.

3. (For units up to and including 10 gallon). Check surge suppressor / PD gas valve assembly for leaks with soapy water solution. If valve core is leaking, depress quickly once or twice to reseat core. It may be necessary to tighten the core further or replace core altogether if leakage persists.

Periodic Precharge Testing. To test precharge
periodically without using charging hose assembly,
see Note A and follow the instructions for installation and removal of this Charging and Gauging assembly. Bleeder valve can be used to let out any gas in excess of desired precharge pressure.

Periodic Testing of Operating Pressure. To read operating pressures of surge suppressor, see Note B and follow the instructions given for installation and

IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to avoid excessive wear and damage to gauges, do not test operating pressures continuously.Using two wrenches, keep the bottom nut of the valve in a counterclockwise direction, opening the gas valve.