KAPPLER AKMOC User manual

Instructions for Pressure
Testing A Gas TightGarment
Test Kit:
AKMOC
RM
00847 Rev: 08-2021

THIS INFORMATION PACKET MAY NOT BEREMOVED
EXCEPT BY THE END USER
Kappler, Inc.
P.O. Box 490
115 Grimes Drive
Guntersville, AL 35976
256-505-4005 Phone
800-600-4019 Toll free
256-505-4151 Fax
[e-mail]

CONTENTS
Safety Symbols used in this manual..................................................................... 1
Helpful YouTube Videos available for your AKMOC use ............................ 2
Self-Test Instructions ............................................................................ 6
ASTM and CE Testing Procedure ......................................................... 9
Instructions for Locating Leaks .................................................................. 15
Pressure Test Kit Verification...................................................................... 16
Items Needed for Pressure Test Kit Verification ........................................... 16
Verification Procedure ............................................................................... 17
DuraChem® 500 Instructions for Using the Face Seal
Blank to Pressure Tes t Kappler Adapter Item # AK M007 ......................... 18
Replacement P art s and Acce sso rie s ..................................................... 19
Nomenclature ........................................................................................... 19
APPENDIX A – Testing Procedure Screen Sho t s ...................................... 20
Troubleshooting & Other Tips ............................................................. 22
Frequently Asked Questions. .............................................................. 26
USB Data Program Instructions................................................................... 28
Disclaimer ......................................................................................... 28
I ns ta lling t he Pressure Test Kit USB Data Program application ................. 30
Using the USB Data Program application .............................................. 31
Exporting the test result data..................................................................... 33
Exit and Close the USB Data Program application .................................. 34
Warranty information................................................................................. 35

Caution
Do Not Connect Power or Air Supply to this pressure test
kit without fully reading and understanding the User
Instructions. Kappler recommends using 100- 150 psi
Grade D breathing air for testing as a minimum with 200 psi
Maximum. Always use a source of clean and dry air to operate
this pressure test kit.
SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
While reading this manual, you will come across a number of
warnings
concerning some of the risks and dangers you may face
while
using the device. These warnings contain “signal” words that
will alert you to the degree of hazard you may
encounter. These
words, and the hazards they describe, are as follows:
Warning
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Which, ifnot
avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in physical injury or
damage to
the
product. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
NOTICE
Indicates additional information on how to use the device.

HELPFULYOUTUBE VIDEOS AVAILABLE FOR YOURAKMOC USE.
PRESSURE TESTING A GAS TIGHT GARMENT USING THE AKMOC TEST KIT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv5k2srzdEw
PRESSURE TEST KIT SELF-TEST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U89O5youy0o
REPLACEMENT AND USE OF THE UNIVERSAL ADAPTER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUMqckDIHGU
R E MO VA L AN D R EPLACE M EN T OF TH E EXHAUS TVALVE
BODY ON A FRONTLINE 500
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9khzKO_PVFw
R E MO VA L AN DRE P L ACE M EN T OF TH E PI R E LLIEXHAUST
VALVE ON A ZYTR
ON 500
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWZxRzP8Vnc
T ECHN I QUE FOR C L OS I NG A GAS TI GH TZIPPER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vupn0CH0wks
PROPER FOLDING AND STORAGE OF ZYTRON 500
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST2n51PMqAU
PROPER FOLDING AND STORAGE OF FRONTLINE 500
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFRIqkckmGg

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Warning
DO NOT CONNECT SUPPLIED AIR TO THE TEST
KIT DURING A SELF-TEST. CONNECTION OF
SUPPLIED AIR DURING TH IS T E ST COULD RESULT
IN SER IOU S I NJ URY OR DA M A GE TO TH E T E ST KIT.
NOTICE
During the assembly and testing of the Kappler
AKMOC pressure test kit, several steps are taken to
ensurethereliabilityandaccuracyofthekit.
The kit is subjected to a self-test to ensure the
connections inside the kit are complete and leak
free.ThekitisthemsubjectedtoanASTMF1052 test
with a testing pillow.
Upon successful completion of these tests, the
pressure transducer inside the kit is verified against a
pressure calibrator. If the transducer is out of tolerance
during the verification, slight adjustments are made to
bringthereadoutintotolerance.
Kappler is not in the position to produce calibration
records for these kits because we are not an
accredited calibration company.
If the authorityhaving
jurisdiction (AHJ) or company
policies require calibration of the kit, then an
accredited calibration company should be consulted
forcalibration.

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Caution
This pressure test kit is recommended for an inlet
pressureof100-150psi. Anypressurehigherthan 200
psiwilldamagethepressuretestkit.Ifasource greater
than 200 psi is used, a pressure regulator must be
installed in-line to prevent damage to the kit.
Kappler strongly recommends the use of a clean air
source to prevent contamination of the pressure test
kit. If a clean and dry air source cannot be verified,
an in-line air filter should be installed.
If hoses are removed from the test kit while the
test is in process there is a possibility of over-
inflating and/or damage to the garment being
tested. If hoses are removed during a pressure
test Kappler recommends immediately stopping
the testing process and completely restarting the
pressure test.

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A.
Pair of Valve Adapters
(AKM003)
B. Aspirator for Self-Test
C. USB Drive
D. PairofAirSupplyHoses
with
Quick Disconnect
Fittings (AKM004)
E. Power Cord
Figure 1: Labeled Components
F. Male Quick Disconnect
Hose
Fittings (D)
G. Male Quick Disconnect
Fitting for Aspirator (B)
H. Pressure Relief Valve
I. Swivel Connector for
User Supplied Air Fitting
J. Touch Screen
K. USB Port
L. Power Switch and
Power Cord Plug (E)
Figure 2: Test Kit Layout

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SELF-TEST INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
DO NOT CONNECT SUPPLIED AIR TO THE
PRESSURE TEST KIT DURING THE “SELF-TEST”.
RELEASE ANY RESIDUAL PRESSURE BEFORE
ATTACHING ASPIRATOR
1. Ensure there is no residual pressure in the test kit by using your
finger to press the white inner tube of the Male Quick Disconnect
Fitting (Part G) and releasing any stored air.
2. Locate the power supply cord (Part E) and insert into the AC
receptacle (L) on the test kit face. Connect the power supply cord to
a 110 volt power source. Use of this kit outside the United States will
require special adapters and/or converters.
3. Connect the two supplied air hoses (Part D) together by attaching
one male quick disconnect to one female quick disconnect and then
connecting the other ends to the male quick disconnect fittings (Part
F) mounted on the top center of the test kit face plate.
4. Attach the female quick disconnect on the self-test aspirator (Part B)
to the male quick disconnect (Part G) located on the face plate
adjacent to the other quick disconnect fittings. Close the thumb
screw on theaspirator.
5. Turn test kit on with power switch (L). Wait until the test kit program
has loaded and the Touch Screen (J) shows the Set-up Page
(Figure 3 ). Insert USB drive into the USB port (K). Note: It will take a
few moments for the drive to connect with the software.