piezometer (26) by a line that runs from the
reference tap connection (21) to the piezometer
(26). The pressure/suction manometer (4) registers
that pressure or suction. The pressure alS O
registers on the HG manometer (5).
NOTE: The HG manometer (5) receives
pressure or suction from the piezometer regardless
of the position of the pressure selector valve (D).
From the pressure/suction manometer (4), the
pressure flows through another line trap to a
connection at the low-range altimeter (13). It then
flows to the reference pressure selector valve (O).
W i t h t h e v a l v e ( O ) i n t h e A L T I T U D E
CHAMBER position, differential pressure is
transmitted to the chamber reference port (N/N).
Other valves and connections that affect
readings on the pressure/suction manometer (4)
are the helmet reference tap (24), the suit
simulator reference shutoff valve (R), and the
pressure equalizer valve (Z).
The helmet reference tap (24) is used when you
test the full pressure suit helmet. It gives the
differential pressure between the respiratory
section and the suit section. When you test the
full pressure suit controllers, the suit simulator
shutoff valve (R) is used in conjunction with the
reference pressure selector valve (O) to give the
actual altitudes within the suit. The pressure
equalizer valve (Z) equalizes the pressure in the
pressure/suction manometer (4) as does the
pressure selector valve (D) when the pressure
selector valve is placed in the HG position.
PRESSURIZING THE DIFFERENTIAL
PRESSURE INDICATING SYSTEM
NOTE: At this point, knowing that 1.0 psig =
27.7 in. H2O or 2.0 in. HG will be helpful to you.
To use the differential pressure indicating
system, open the leakage control valve (E) until
the pressure/suction manometer (4) indicates 16.0
in. H2O. Place the leakage selector valve(D) in the
HG position. Now close the leakage control valve
(E). The system should now be maintaining 16.0
in. H2O. If the system has a leak, the high-range
flowmeter (8) or the low-range flowmeter (7) will
indicate it. If the system has no leakage, discon-
nect the line between the low-pressure connection
(19) and the reference tap connection (21); then
remove the plug from the piezometer.
T o b l e e d t h e s y s t e m , b a c k o u t o n t he
low-pressure regulator (N) and open the bleed
valve (S). After you bleed the system, close the
system bleed valve (S). Leave all valves and
connections in their present position. Now you
are ready to check the vacuum system.
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VACUUM SYSTEM
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This system (figure 2-8) is used to evacuate the
chamber to simulated altitudes. It also allows you
to draw flows from any item that you have under
test. The vacuum pump is considered the heart of
the test stand. It is equipped with a vent that is
provided to remove any corrosive vapors from the
oil used in the pump. Use MIL-L-83767, Type I.
Two valves work in direct conjunction with the
pump: the vacuum control valve (Bl) and the out-
put valve (C). The vacuum control valve (Bl) will
directly evacuate the chamber to any simulated
altitude necessary to test oxygen components. The
output valve (C) draws a flow through the item
under test.
By using the output valve (C), you can draw a
flow through the item under test, through the pie-
zometer (26), the flow selector valve (M), the out-
put vol-o-flo element, and into the vacuum pump.
When you place the selector valve (M) in the SUIT
SIMULATOR position and open the flutter
dampener valve (J), the flow is identical to the
flow that occurs when you use the output valve
(C), except the flow is drawn through the suit
simulator tank.
USING THE VACUUM SYSTEM
Prior to using the vacuum system, ensure the
vacuum pump vent is open one to two full turns.
Now turn the vacuum pump to the ON position
and close the altitude chamber door. Be sure the
reference pressure selector valve (0) is in the
chamber position and open the vacuum control
valve (B1). Ascend to 10,000 feet. Watch the
altitude indication on the low-range altimeter (13).
When you reach the 10,000-foot altitude, stabilize
the altitude by closing the vacuum control valve
( Bl). You should not see any drop in your
altitude. Open the chamber bleed valve (K) and
descend to sea level. When you reach sea level,
close the bleed valve (K) and turn the flow
selector valve (M) to the REGULATOR position.
Use the output valve (C) to draw a flow of 6.0
in. H2O. This flow is drawn from the chamber
through the output port (23) and is indicated on
the output manometer (l). Ascend to 10,000 feet.
Close the output valve (C) and watch the low-
range altimeter (13). No drop in altitude should
be indicated. Open the chamber bleed valve (K)
and descend to sea level. Close valve (K) when
you reach sea level.
By having all valves and connections in their
present position, you are set up for the altitude
sensing system test.