11
. TRO
UBLE
SH
O
O
TING
No�
Fault
Can be recognized by
Possible cause
Remedial measures
1
Gas leak during testing,
decreasing with increasing
pressure
Sounds of escaping gas
Incorrect connection
Stop the testing operation,
reconnect the connector
Inlet too rigid
Fit a flexible hose, for example
Gas leakage when pressure
increases
Sounds of escaping gas
Incorrect connection
Stop the testing operation,
reconnect the connector
Faulty front seal
Stop the testing
operation
Replace the front
seal, see
Chapter 9.4.1
Test piece damaged
Decide whether
to interrupt or
continue the
filling operation
Replace
test piece
2
The clamping lever is either seriously damaged or broken
Excessive mechanical
stress due to inappropri-
ate handling
Return the connector to WEH
for maintenance
3
Leakage on connector
Sounds of escaping gas
Defective
sealing components
Send the connector to WEH
for maintenance.
Fittings are leaky
Leakage in media inlet
Tighten up fittings, see
Chapter 7. Installation
4
Segments of the clamping
jaws do not separate widely
enough
Connector is seated too
loosely, it sits unsteadily
in the test piece
Wear
First check the test piece. If this is
defective, replace the test piece. If it is
in good condition, send the
connector to WEH for maintenance
Connector is not
correctly connected
Repeat the connecting procedure
MD-10015-L51-R1.1.0-03
Page 31
Oper
ating instructions
AE
