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NAVIOS DE CARGA DE INSPEÇÃO 2/3 ANUAL (normalmente padrão para 2 anuais)
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2 NAVIOS DE PASSAGEIROS DE INSPEÇÃO ANUAL
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5 Funções de parada do ventilador e amortecedores para espaços protegidos testados se fizerem parte do sistema Cabos de
tração manuais, polias, liberações de grupo testados, reparados e apertados/ajustados conforme necessário.
7 Linhas Piloto/Sistema Servo testado para pressão de trabalho total ou superior
Reconhecimento do sistema, selado, etiquetas de data de inspeção anexadas e sistema. colocar de volta em serviço
SOMENTE VERIFICAÇÃO DE CONTEÚDO
Sem CO2 Sistema de alta pressão Somente verificação do conteúdo do cilindro
Sistema de liberação e válvulas de distribuição protegidas
2 Conteúdo nos cilindros principais verificado por pesagem manual

3 Conteúdo nos cilindros principais verificado pelo indicador de nível de líquido (LLI)
4 Conteúdo nos cilindros piloto verificado
OUTROS TESTES
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Desconecte as linhas/conexões do tubo piloto.
Sistema de liberação de fio

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6. COLETOR INSPECIONADO VISUALMENTE.

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• It is required to weigh manually on one or more of the cylinders as a reference (these reference
cylinder(s) must be recorded on a Cylinder Specification Service Report). Providing the CO 2 in the
cylinder is the correct filling weight, verify the height (liquid level) of the CO2 in the cylinder and use this
as the reference level. If available, consult the cylinder graphic. In this way, your liquid level indicator
will be calibrated before you start each service job.
• Measure the CO2-height/liquid level in all cylinders by using the LLI. Remember that the cylinder shell
temperatures can vary from the different positions of the CO2 cylinders in the room.
• Fill in the temperature in °C or °F.
• Please study the instruction for the liquid level indicator in detail. If a radioactive type, please remember
that the efficiency of this isotope is reduced over the years. After 10-15 years, the radioactive effect is
practically "0". Such meters should be returned to manufacturer for recharging or disposal.
• You should manually weigh all cylinders with insufficient level (based on LLI reading) before you
inform/bring cylinders ashore for refilling.
CO2 Loss, the 10 % rule
• A loss within 10 % in each cylinder is acceptable before the cylinder must be topped up/refilled.
• All cylinders not found within the acceptable limits shall be noted under the comments section. Ref.
attachments to this chapter regarding Liquid Level Indicators.
4. CONTENTS IN PILOT CYLINDERS CHECKED.

As required by 6.1.1 of MSC.1/Circ.1318
• All smaller CO2 pilot cylinders to be dismounted and manually weighed (must be recorded on a Cylinder
Specification Service Report), larger CO2 types can be LLI, and Gas type (N2, Air etc) by pressure
reading with corresponding temperature.
• Refill/top up if loss is more than 10%.
• Inspect the whole cylinder and valve visually for faults or damages, if hand wheel screw down type
valve open and close the cylinder valve to verify movement, leak test and providing satisfactory seal
afterwards.
5. HYDROSTATIC TEST DATE OF ALL STORAGE CYLINDERS CHECKED.

As required by 6.1.2 of MSC.1/Circ.1318.
Refer to the systems technical description, oldest and latest pressure test date, cylinders
6. MANIFOLD LEAK TESTED AT 6 BAR WITH DRY WORKING AIR OR EQUIVALENT.

As required by 6.1.3 of MSC.1/Circ.1318 when the manifold is pressurised and discharged through the
main/distribution valves to verify that the discharge piping and nozzles are not blocked.
• This is also a leak test by dry working air to check that the manifold / connections / valves are not
leaking. Working air pressure by industry standards is understood to be around 7 bar.
• Certain systems require special precautions to be taken if testing with air, and not all systems permit
this or have connection readily available. Consult manufacturers` instructions and check detailed
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system info in the Service Manual if this test by air is permitted. Before pressurizing the manifold, special
precautions should be taken to ensure that the system will not be accidentally discharged. (E.g.
Kawasaki, USA Kidde, Pasa Rodeo, Tyco and certain other types can be accidentally discharged if
leakage is present on certain components).
• For pressurizing, connect clean air supply to manifold and open valve labelled "Air/Shore Supply" if
installed. Alternatively, make air connection to the manifold by a special valve or to one of the manifold
connections. Other gases i.e. N2 or CO2 may be used in small quantities only due not contain oxygen
necessary for breathing, protected spaces must be evacuated before using. When using, the fixed ships
working air supply usually fitted in the CO2 Room, purge the air line to atmosphere for several minutes
until clean dry air dispenses, this is to avoid water and dirt entering the manifold because of the air
supply in the CO2 Room not being used for several months and collection of dirt and water in such little
used lines
• If there is not a standard Air Connection on the manifold, do not pressurise the manifold unless special
request to do so, this test would be considered as Not val. on the service chart, but a comment should
be written i.e. on Kawasaki system comment would read, “air connection is not fitted on manifold, the
air connection is fitted downstream of the blind flanges in the distribution lines”
• Pressurize the manifold and valves to a minimum of 6 bar. If higher pressure is required by the
administration (flag state) or Class, please state pressure applied (i.e. 25 bar, some require 50 to 60
bar).
• If no air supply onboard, convenient means of portable air supply would be: An air cylinder connected
to a regulator and a high-pressure hose with adaptors made available for the various connections.
• Pay attention to any indications of water and corrosion that may be externally visible.
7. MAIN VALVE AND DISTRIBUTION VALVES TESTED FOR OPERATION.

• Use handle to manually open the main valves. Make sure that they are easy to open/close. By this
check any air or gas stored in the manifold will be released through the distribution nozzles in the
protected areas, unless a spectacle flange (blind flange) is mounted.
• Attention to the distribution valve handles that good fitting, not rounded or slack on the distribution valve
spindle. Pay attention to any indications of water and corrosion that may be externally visible.
• See to that the main valve/distribution valves are left in closed position when service is completed. If
there is a flow direction arrow marked on the valve, this must be in the correct CO 2 flow direction
• If main valve/distribution valves are of the pressure operated type, the disconnected pilot pressure line
close to the main valve/power cylinder can connect your test pressure here, or from the release box.
Increase pressure on test regulator to working pressure and confirm main valve or power cylinder opens
- or use CO2 pressure from a small CO 2 bottle. Be careful to increase the pressure slowly when power
cylinders are disconnected from the valve handle, to avoid sudden shooting out of the piston.
• When micro/pressure switches are fitted to the main valve(s) (either pneumatically or manually
operated) this switch on valve opening will often activate alarms, fan and fuel stops and also shut down
cargo/handling pumps. Be sure to advise officer in charge before starting the test.
8. DISTRIBUTION LINES AND NOZZLES BLOWN THROUGH.


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• The distribution lines are the CO 2 lines connected to the main valve/Distribution valves and leads to the
protected spaces.
• Inspect visually that the lines and nozzles are in proper condition, not loose or obstructed, lead to the
correct protected space and discharge when blow through. If thick layers of corrosion/rust are found on
the pipes, invite the Chief Engineer and carefully knock off the rust to evaluate the state of the pipe –
corrosion/rust do not increase the strength of the pipe when the system is activated and under pressure.
Pay attention to any indications of water and corrosion that may be visible.
• Blow through the open lines and nozzles by air at approx. 6 bar to check for blockage and/or damages,
check each nozzle. The main valve/distribution valve need to be checked that the correct protected
space sign is mounted and that blow through test is discharged to the correct protected space. Check
the main/distribution valve sign/marking corresponds to each protected space and that sign/marking
have not been inadvertently switched or incorrectly mounted.
9. SYSTEM RECONNECTED, SEALED, INSPECTION DATE LABELS ATTACHED AND SYSTEM.

PUT BACK IN SERVICE.
• Make sure that all components that were dismantled during the service have been reconnected.
• Reconnect systematically to avoid far reaching consequences of accidental release i.e., first pilot
cylinders, then main cylinders, then main valves unsecured.
• Seal all the pull wires.
• Seal the main valve, distribution valves with SURVITEC standard seals.
• Attach all necessary inspection date labels on to all cabinets/lockers, cylinder sections and, if included,
the smoke detector panel.
2 YEARLY INSPECTION PASSENGER SHIPS

No CO2 High Pressure System Inspection – 2 Yearly - Passenger ships
Below inspections/tests are in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1318.
1 Release system and distribution valves secured
2 Content in main cylinders checked by manual weighing
3 Content in main cylinders checked by liquid level indicator (LLI)
4 Content in pilot cylinders checked
5 Hydrostatic test date of all storage cylinders checked
6 Manifold leak tested at 6 bar with dry working air or equivalent
7 Main valve and distribution valves tested for operation
8 Distribution lines and nozzles blown through
9 Time delay devices tested for correct setting
10 Local and remote total flooding release system tested
11 Alarm functions to protected spaces tested
12 Fan stop functions and dampers to protected spaces tested if they are part of the system
13 Manual pull cables, pulleys, gang releases tested, serviced and tightened/adjusted as reqd.
14 Pilot Lines/Servo system tested to full working pressure or above
15 System reconn., sealed, inspection date labels attached and syst. put back in service

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1. RELEASE SYSTEM AND DISTRIBUTION VALVES SECURED.
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• Ensure that the main valves (also called distribution valves or selector valves) are closed/secured. This
valve is always closed when system is in stand-by condition. For safety reasons, it MUST remain in
closed position during all service. Ball type main valves can be identified closed or open by marking on
the valve spindle (looking at the >>> flow direction I = closed and --- = open), pressure operated types
by the hand wheel arrow or a reset lever.
• If main valves are operated by power cylinder, disconnect the power cylinder from the valve handle or
disconnect the pressure line to power cylinder.
• For other types of pressure operated valve, disconnect pressure line.
• For systems fitted with a spectacle flange (blind flange) mounted after the main valve, set this in a
closed position during service. Remember to reset after service. During normal stand-by condition this
flange MUST be in open position.
• If pressure actuators are mounted on the system, (usually one actuator mounted for each cylinder or
each row of cylinders), disconnect actuator or pressure line for these.
• For installations having a connection to manifold from a pilot/release line (booster valve arrangement):
Disconnect this at the booster valve(s).
• Disconnect systematically to avoid far reaching consequences of accidental release i.e., first main
valves closed and secured, then main cylinders secured, then pilot cylinders secured.
• Special precautions should be taken when working on CO2 HP system with single activating mechanism
(i.e. “old” Kawasaki systems) or when CO2 cylinder valves can be operated by manifold pressure.
• Existing ships (constructed before 1 October 1994) must comply with MSC.256(84) amendments to
have separate activating mechanism (two controls) by completion of the first scheduled dry-docking
after 1 January 2010.
Pressure Operated System
• Disconnect pilot pipe lines/connections.
Wire release system
• Disconnect wire release from the main and the start/pilot cylinders.
2. CONTENTS IN MAIN CYLINDERS CHECKED BY MANUAL WEIGHING.
A contents check is required by MSC.1/Circ.1318 guidelines” at least biennially (interval of 2 years ± 3

months) in passenger ships or at each intermediate, periodical or renewal survey in cargo ships”. On Cargo
ships this is either at 24 months or 36 months.
6.1.1 of the guidelines recommend, as a minimum, that” all high-pressure cylinders and pilot cylinders
should be weighed or have their contents verified by other reliable means to confirm that the available
charge in each is above 90% of the nominal charge.

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Cylinder temperature
• The temperature must be recorded from the cylinder shells. If the temperature is above 27 °C / 81 °F
the CO2-liquid contents change to gas and a reading with a Liquid Level Indicator (LLI) is not possible.
In such case the cylinder content must be found by manual weighing. Pay attention to indications of
water or corrosion.
NOTE: Captain to be advised if the possibility of having the cylinder’s liquid level checked at a cooler port.
NOTE: Make sure that the cylinder valve is secured with safety caps etc. when the cylinders are taken out
of the racks for manual weighing. Make sure that you have a proper weighing bar so that the cylinders do
not slip.
NOTE: When reconnecting hoses/pipes, ensure gaskets and sealing surfaces are useable, and correctly
tightened.
3. CONTENT IN MAIN CYLINDERS CHECKED BY LIQUID LEVEL INDICATOR (LLI).
• If the cylinder shell temperature is below 27 °C / 81 °F then the contents can be verified by liquid level
indicator instead of manual weighing method.
• It is required to weigh manually on one or more of the cylinders as a reference (these reference
cylinder(s) must be recorded on a Cylinder Specification Service Report). Providing the CO 2 in the
cylinder is the correct filling weight, verify the height (liquid level) of the CO2 in the cylinder and use this
as the reference level. If available, consult the cylinder graphic. In this way your liquid level indicator is
calibrated before you start each service job
that the efficiency of this isotope is reduced over the years. After 10-15 years the radioactive effect is
CO2 Loss, the 10% rule
• A loss within 10% in each cylinder is acceptable before the cylinder must be topped up/refilled.
4. CONTENTS IN PILOT CYLINDERS CHECKED

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afterwards.
5. HYDROSTATIC TEST DATE OF ALL STORAGE CYLINDERS CHECKED.

Refer to the systems technical description, oldest and latest pressure test date, cylinders
6. MANIFOLD LEAK TESTED AT 6 BAR WITH DRY WORKING AIR OR EQUIVALENT.

As required by 6.1.3 of MSC.1/Circ.1318 when the manifold is pressurised and discharged through the
main/distribution valves to verify that the discharge piping and nozzles are not blocked.
• This is also a leak test by dry working air to check that the manifold / connections / valves are not
leaking. Working air pressure by industry standards is understood to be around 7 bar.
• Certain systems require special precautions to be taken if testing with air, and not all systems permit
this or have connection readily available. Consult manufacturers` instructions and check detailed
system info in the Service Manual if this test by air is permitted. Before pressurizing the manifold, special
precautions should be taken to ensure that the system will not be accidentally discharged. (E.g.
Kawasaki, USA Kidde, Pasa Rodeo, Tyco and certain other types can be accidentally discharged if
leakage is present on certain components).
• For pressurizing, connect clean air supply to manifold and open valve labelled "Air/Shore Supply" if
installed. Alternatively, make air connection to the manifold by a special valve or to one of the manifold
connections. Other gases i.e. N2 or CO2 may be used in small quantities only due not contain oxygen
necessary for breathing, protected spaces must be evacuated before using. When using the fixed ships
working air supply usually fitted in the CO2 Room, purge the air line to atmosphere for several minutes
until clean dry air dispenses, this to avoid water and dirt entering the manifold because of the air supply
in the CO2 Room not being used for several months and collection of dirt and water in such little used
lines
• If there is not a standard Air Connection on the manifold, do not pressurise the manifold unless special
request to do so, this test would be considered as Not val. on the service chart, but a comment should
be written i.e. on Kawasaki system comment would read, “air connection is not fitted on manifold, the
air connection is fitted downstream of the blind flanges in the distribution lines”
• Pressurize the manifold and valves to a minimum of 6 bar. If higher pressure is required by the
administration (flag state) or Class, please state pressure applied (i.e. 25 bar, some require 50 to 60
bar).
• If no air supply onboard, convenient means of portable air supply would be: An air cylinder connected
to a regulator and a high-pressure hose with adaptors made available for the various connections.
• Pay attention to any indications of water and corrosion that may be externally visible.
7. MAIN VALVE AND DISTRIBUTION VALVES TESTED FOR OPERATION.


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• Use handle to manually open the main valves. Make sure that they are easy to open/close. By this
check any air or gas stored in the manifold will be released through the distribution nozzles in the
protected areas, unless a spectacle flange (blind flange) is mounted.
• Attention to the distribution valve handles that good fitting, not rounded or slack on the distribution valve
spindle. Pay attention to any indications of water and corrosion that may be externally visible.
• See to that the main valve/distribution valves are left in closed position when service is completed. If
there is a flow direction arrow marked on the valve, this must be in the correct CO 2 flow direction
• If main valve/distribution valves are of the pressure operated type, the disconnected pilot pressure line
close to the main valve/power cylinder can connect your test pressure here, or from the release box.
Increase pressure on test regulator to working pressure and confirm main valve or power cylinder opens
- or use CO2 pressure from a small CO 2 bottle. Be careful to increase the pressure slowly when power
cylinders are disconnected from the valve handle, to avoid sudden shooting out of the piston.
• When micro/pressure switches are fitted to the main valve(s) (either pneumatically or manually
operated) this switch on valve opening will often activate alarms, fan and fuel stops and shut down
cargo/handling pumps. Be sure to advise officer in charge before starting the test.
8. DISTRIBUTION LINES AND NOZZLES BLOWN THROUGH.

• The distribution lines are the CO 2 lines connected to the main valve/Distribution valves and leads to the
protected spaces.
• Inspect visually that the lines and nozzles are in proper condition, not loose or obstructed, lead to the
correct protected space and discharge when blow through. If thick layers of corrosion/rust are found on
the pipes, invite the Chief Engineer and carefully knock off the rust to evaluate the state of the pipe –
corrosion/rust do not increase the strength of the pipe when the system is activated and under pressure.
Pay attention to any indications of water and corrosion that may be visible.
• Blow through the open lines and nozzles by air at approx. 6 bar to check for blockage and/or damages,
check each nozzle. The main valve/distribution valve need to be checked that the correct protected
space sign is mounted and that blow through test is discharged to the correct protected space. Check
the main/distribution valve sign/marking corresponds to each protected space and that sign/marking
have not been inadvertently switched or incorrectly mounted.
9. TIME DELAY DEVICES TESTED FOR CORRECT SETTING.

• Time delays are normally fitted in the pilot line between the release cabinet and the main cylinders, and
for each protected space that require such.
• Test each time delay for correct delay per manufacturer instruction. Pneumatic HP cylinder types
operating on CO2 often require to be allowed to heat back up to room temperature if necessary to test
a second time otherwise a false reading is obtained. Any by-pass function on the time delay must be
tested at the same time, and left in normal stand-by (closed) position after test. Certain types require to
be manually reset (HL). NOTE: Time delays are usually pneumatically or electric operated, and
depending Ships Flag or Class Rules time delays are usually set anywhere between 20 and 120
seconds. Pneumatic types (being a HP Cylinder/Pressure Vessel even if normally unpressurised) are
subject to same hydrostatic pressure test intervals as any pressure vessel.

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10. LOCAL AND REMOTE TOTAL FLOODING RELEASE SYSTEM TESTED.

As required by 6.2.1 and 6.2.2 of MSC.1/Circ.1318.
WARNING:
• All people to be evacuated from the “rooms” before total flooding release test!
• Make sure the system is secured (item 1) before testing. Do not open any release box before the system
is fully secured (Kawasaki system will operate delayed solenoid valve box and if residue pressure will
unintentionally release the system).
Flooding test
• Ensure that item 1 (Release System and Distribution valves secured) has been carried out
• Connect your test pressure to the pilot/master cylinder manifold to simulate system discharge (gang
releases i.e. piston - cable release and pneumatic valves etc). Do this for all local and remote release
boxes. If actuators and/or regulators are fitted on the pilot/master cylinders, function test the working of
actuator and pressure setting of regulator.
• On completion of the simulated test above ensure that you ventilate/relieve test pressure from all
pipelines. Be sure to reset all actuating devices/gang releases/slow leak devices (Kawasaki slow leak
devices, although are normally self resetting are known to sometimes „stick‟ in closed position and
require further verification).
• Time delays must be tested for correct settings (See separate test, Line 18 on Service Chart A).
• Check that the correct number of cylinders and the correct distribution valve would open.
• Check the pilot line, pay attention to any indications of water and corrosion that may be visible and be
aware of wrongly mounted non-return valves if the flow directions are visible and not painted/corroded
over.
All remote pull wires to be tested for free movement and strength tested - and adjusted as necessary.
WARNING:
• If pneumatically operated, cylinder valves are to be function tested for opening always follow
manufacture's procedure. Cylinder valves with pierce disc (such as Kawasaki, Nohmi, Nippon Dry
Chemical) cannot be function tested for opening due complete cylinder contents will be discharged and
are not self-closing, the actuators can however be removed and function tested – other types which are
self-closing can possibly be tested by disconnect the discharge hose/pipe and use blind cap on the
cylinder valve outlet.
• On specially requested function tests of cylinder top valves it should be noted that leaks may occur
after testing, and SURVITEC should not be held responsible for such leaks. Ships officers should be
advised of the above in advance.
• For wire release systems check that the wire is mounted with a slack between each release handle. A
too tight wire can cause failure/accidental release.

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11. ALARM FUNCTIONS TO PROTECTED SPACES TESTED.
12. FAN STOP FUNCTIONS AND DAMPERS TO PROTECTED SPACES TESTED IF THEY ARE
PART OF THE SYSTEM.
• Make sure ships officers/crew are informed of this testing before starting this part of the service. This
test should be carried out together with the ships electrician. All alarms, flashing lights and automatic
dampers listed in the installation plan need to be verified that are working correctly
• Alarm, fan stops and automatic dampers are operated by the below listed means. Make sure to have
all the functions tested.
• Micro switch in release locker (operated by opening cabinet door).
• Air stop valve (connected to cabinet door).
• CO2 pressure from manifold.
• Pressure operated switch on manifold/release line
• Main/Distribution valves
The micro switches may also give signals to cut electrical connections to fans and automatic dampers. It
might also be connected to fuel cut off or cargo handling pumps.
Alarm units are as listed below. Test the functioning of all alarm devices.
• Typhoon- Air operated

• Siren- Electrical operated
• Bell- Electrical operated
• Siren- CO2 operated
Rotating/flashing lights
13. MANUAL PULL CABLES, PULLEYS, GANG RELEASES TESTED, SERVICED AND
TIGHTENED/ADJUSTED AS REQUIRED.
As required by 6.2.2 of MSC.1/Circ.1318 which states:
”All cable components should be cleaned and adjusted as necessary, and the cable connectors should be
properly tightened. If the remote release controls are operated by pneumatic pressure, the tubing should be
checked for leakage, and the proper charge of the remote releasing station pilot cylinders should be verified.
All controls and warning devices should function normally, and the time delay, if fitted should prevent the
discharge of gas for the required time.”
14. PILOT LINES/SERVO SYSTEM TESTED TO FULL WORKING PRESSURE OR ABOVE.

NOTE: This test to be performed according IMO 1318 at intervals of Passenger Ships 2 years +- 3 months
(biennially) Cargo Ships @ each renewal survey = 5 Years Danish REQ at 5 years and 1.3 x WP

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• The servo tubing/pilot lines are tested at full working pressure, this can be done by removing all
activating heads/actuators from the cylinder valves and applying full working pressure from the release
stations - check that the correct number of cylinders and the correct distribution valve would open,
leaking non-return valves could be a cause on incorrect number of cylinders or wrong/extra distribution
valves opening
• Where cylinder valves do not have removable activating heads/actuators it can be considered to
remove the discharge hose and blank the cylinder valve outlet – if the valve has a re-torque instruction,
the valve should be re-torqued after closing. Function tests and Puff Tests of cylinder top valves it
should be noted that leaks may and regularly do occur after testing, and SURVITEC should not be held
responsible for such leaks. Ships officers (and Superintendents) must be advised of the above in
advance. For Unitor and other manufacturers systems with manufacturer VTI Pressure Operated
torquable valve, it is recommended to blank the cylinder valve outlet and test and re-torque as written
above, the VTI Valve will only leak in exceptional cases verifying that there was already something
wrong with the valve.
• IMO 1318 writes that in cases where it is not possible to remove activating heads/actuators, that the
pilot lines should be disconnected from the cylinder valves and connected (or blanked off) and tested
with full working pressure. It should be avoided to disconnect all the pilot hoses between the cylinder
valves if the hoses are renewed at 10-year interval as per IMO 1318 – a spot check consisting of full
working pressure test of 5% hoses could be a good compromise. The servo tubing/pilot lines (excluding
the pilot hoses between the cylinder valves) still require blanking and testing at full working pressure.
CO2 pilot gas full working pressure without pressure reduction is 60 bar, Nitrogen or other gasses may
have other full working pressures.
• Seal the main valve, distribution valves with Survitec standard seals.
• Attach all necessary inspection date labels on to all cabinets/lockers, cylinder sections and, if
included, the smoke detector panel.
5 YEARLY INSPECTION CARGO SHIPS

No CO2 High Pressure System Inspection – 5 Yearly - Cargo ships
Below inspections/tests are in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1318.
2 Time delay devices tested for correct setting
3 Local and remote total flooding release system tested
4 Alarm functions to protected spaces tested
5 Fan stop functions and dampers to protected spaces tested if they are part of the system
6 Manual pull cables, pulleys, gang releases tested, serviced and tightened/adjusted as reqd.
7 Pilot Lines/Servo system tested to full working pressure or above

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Wire release system
2. TIME DELAY DEVICES TESTED FOR CORRECT SETTING.

• Time delays are normally fitted in the pilot line between the release cabinet and the main cylinders, and
for each protected space that require such.
• Test each time delay for correct delay per manufacturer instruction. Pneumatic HP cylinder types
operating on CO2 often require to be allowed to heat back up to room temperature if necessary to test
a second time otherwise a false reading is obtained. Any by-pass function on the time delay must be
tested at the same time, and left in normal stand-by (closed) position after test. Certain types require to
be manually reset (HL).
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• NOTE: Time delays are usually pneumatically or electric operated, and depending Ships Flag or Class
Rules time delays are usually set anywhere between 20 and 120 seconds. Pneumatic types (being a
HP Cylinder/Pressure Vessel even if normally unpressurised) are subject to same hydrostatic pressure
test intervals as any pressure vessel.
3. LOCAL AND REMOTE TOTAL FLOODING RELEASE SYSTEM TESTED.

As required by 6.2.1 and 6.2.2 of MSC.1/Circ.1318.
WARNING:
• All people to be evacuated from the “rooms” before total flooding release test!
• Make sure the system is secured (item 1) before testing. Do not open any release box before the system
is fully secured (Kawasaki system will operate delayed solenoid valve box and if residue pressure will
unintentionally release the system).
Flooding test
• Ensure that item 1 (Release System and Distribution valves secured) has been carried out
• Connect your test pressure to the pilot/master cylinder manifold to simulate system discharge (gang
releases i.e. piston - cable release and pneumatic valves etc). Do this for all local and remote release
boxes. If actuators and/or regulators are fitted on the pilot/master cylinders, function test the working of
actuator and pressure setting of regulator.
• On completion of the simulated test above ensure that you ventilate/relieve test pressure from all
pipelines. Be sure to reset all actuating devices/gang releases/slow leak devices (Kawasaki slow leak
devices, although are normally self resetting are known to sometimes „stick‟ in closed position and
require further verification).
• Time delays must be tested for correct settings (See separate test, Line 18 on Service Chart A).
• Check that the correct number of cylinders and the correct distribution valve would open.
• Check the pilot line, pay attention to any indications of water and corrosion that may be visible and be
aware of wrongly mounted non-return valves if the flow directions are visible and not painted/corroded
over.
All remote pull wires to be tested for free movement and strength tested - and adjusted as necessary.
WARNING:
• If pneumatically operated, cylinder valves are to be function tested for opening always follow
manufacture's procedure. Cylinder valves with pierce disc (such as Kawasaki, Nohmi, Nippon Dry
Chemical) cannot be function tested for opening due complete cylinder contents will be discharged and
are not self closing, the actuators can however be removed and function tested – other types which are
self closing can possibly be tested by disconnect the discharge hose/pipe and use blind cap on the
cylinder valve outlet.
• On specially requested function tests of cylinder top valves it should be noted that leaks may occur
after testing, and SURVITEC should not be held responsible for such leaks. Ships officers should be
advised of the above in advance.

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• For wire release systems check that the wire is mounted with a slack between each release handle. A
too tight wire can cause failure/accidental release.
4. ALARM FUNCTIONS TO PROTECTED SPACES TESTED.
5. FAN STOP FUNCTIONS AND DAMPERS TO PROTECTED SPACES TESTED IF THEY ARE
PART OF THE SYSTEM.
• Make sure ships officers/crew are informed of this testing before starting this part of the service. This
test should be carried out together with the ships electrician. All alarms, flashing lights and automatic
dampers listed in the installation plan need to be verified that are working correctly
• Alarm, fan stops and automatic dampers are operated by the below listed means. Make sure to have
all the functions tested.
• Micro switch in release locker (operated by opening cabinet door).
• Air stop valve (connected to cabinet door).
• CO2 pressure from manifold.
• Pressure operated switch on manifold/release line
• Main/Distribution valves
The micro switches may also give signals to cut electrical connections to fans and automatic dampers. It
might also be connected to fuel cut off or cargo handling pumps.
Alarm units are as listed below. Test the functioning of all alarm devices.
• Typhoon- Air operated

• Siren- Electrical operated
• Bell- Electrical operated
• Siren- CO2 operated
Rotating/flashing lights
6. MANUAL PULL CABLES, PULLEYS, GANG RELEASES TESTED, SERVICED AND

TIGHTENED/ADJUSTED AS REQUIRED.
As required by 6.2.2 of MSC.1/Circ.1318 which states:
“All cable components should be cleaned and adjusted as necessary, and the cable connectors should be
properly tightened. If the remote release controls are operated by pneumatic pressure, the tubing should
be checked for leakage, and the proper charge of the remote releasing station pilot cylinders should be
verified. All controls and warning devices should function normally, and the time delay, if fitted should
prevent the discharge of gas for the required time.”
7. PILOT LINES/SERVO SYSTEM TESTED TO FULL WORKING PRESSURE OR ABOVE.

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NOTE: This test to be performed according IMO 1318 at intervals of Passenger Ships 2 years +- 3
months (biennially) Cargo Ships @ each renewal survey = 5 Years Danish REQ at 5 years and 1.3 x WP
• The servo tubing/pilot lines are tested at full working pressure, this can be done by removing all
activating heads/actuators from the cylinder valves and applying full working pressure from the release
stations - check that the correct number of cylinders and the correct distribution valve would open,
leaking non return valves could be a cause on incorrect amount of cylinders or wrong/extra distribution
valves opening
• Where cylinder valves do not have removable activating heads/actuators it can be considered to
remove the discharge hose and blank the cylinder valve outlet – if the valve has a re-torque instruction,
the valve should be re-torqued after closing. Function tests and Puff Tests of cylinder top valves it
should be noted that leaks may and regularly do occur after testing, and Survitec should not be held
responsible for such leaks. Ships officers (and Superintendents) must be advised of the above in
advance. For Unitor and other manufacturers systems with manufacturer VTI Pressure Operated
torquable valve, it is recommended to blank the cylinder valve outlet and test and retorque as written
above, the VTI Valve will only leak in exceptional cases verifying that there was already something
wrong with the valve.
• IMO 1318 writes that in cases where it is not possible to remove activating heads/actuators, that the
pilot lines should be disconnected from the cylinder valves and connected (or blanked off) and tested
with full working pressure. It should be avoided to disconnect all the pilot hoses between the cylinder
valves if the hoses are renewed at 10-year interval as per IMO 1318 – a spot check consisting of full
working pressure test of 5% hoses could be a good compromise. The servo tubing/pilot lines (excluding
the pilot hoses between the cylinder valves) still require blanking and testing at full working pressure.
CO2 pilot gas full working pressure without pressure reduction is 60 bar, Nitrogen or other gasses may
have other full working pressures.

CONTENT CHECK ONLY

No CO2 High Pressure System Cylinder content check only
2 Content in main cylinders checked by manual weighing
3 Content in main cylinders checked by liquid level indicator (LLI)
4 Content in pilot cylinders checked

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2. CONTENTS IN MAIN CYLINDERS CHECKED BY MANUAL WEIGHING.
A contents check is required by MSC.1/Circ.1318 guidelines” at least biennially (interval of 2 years ± 3

months) in passenger ships or at each intermediate, periodical or renewal survey in cargo ships”. On Cargo
ships this is either at 24 months or 36 months.
6.1.1 of the guidelines recommend, as a minimum, that” all high pressure cylinders and pilot cylinders
should be weighed or have their contents verified by other reliable means to confirm that the available
charge in each is above 90% of the nominal charge.
Cylinder temperature
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• The temperature must be recorded from the cylinder shells. If the temperature is above 27 °C / 81 °F
the CO2-liquid contents change to gas and a reading with a Liquid Level Indicator (LLI) is not possible.
In such case the cylinder content must be found by manual weighing. Pay attention to indications of
water or corrosion.
NOTE: Captain to be advised if the possibility of having the cylinder’s liquid level checked at a cooler port.
NOTE: Make sure that the cylinder valve is secured with safety caps etc. when the cylinders are taken out
of the racks for manual weighing. Make sure that you have a proper weighing bar so that the cylinders do
not slip.
NOTE: When reconnecting hoses/pipes, ensure gaskets and sealing surfaces are useable, and correctly
tightened.
3. CONTENT IN MAIN CYLINDERS CHECKED BY LIQUID LEVEL INDICATOR (LLI).
• If the cylinder shell temperature is below 27 °C / 81 °F then the contents can be verified by liquid level
indicator instead of manual weighing method.
• It is required to manually weigh one or more of the cylinders as a reference (these reference cylinder(s)
must be recorded on a Cylinder Specification Service Report). Providing the CO 2 in the cylinder is the
correct filling weight, verify the height (liquid level) of the CO2 in the cylinder and use this as the
reference level. If available, consult the cylinder graphic. In this way, your liquid level indicator is
calibrated before you start each service job
that the efficiency of this isotope is reduced over the years. After 10-15 years, the radioactive effect is
CO2 Loss, the 10% rule
• A loss within 10% in each cylinder is acceptable before the cylinder must be topped up/refilled.
4. CONTENTS IN PILOT CYLINDERS CHECKED.

afterwards.
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• Attach all necessary inspection date labels on to all cabinets/lockers, cylinder sections and, if
included, the smoke detector panel.
OTHER TESTS
No Service description
CO2 System Flexible hoses replaced and check valves in manifold inspected
CO2 System Control Valve Internal Inspection
CO2 System Cylinder hydrostatic pressure test (Min. 10% of all storage cylinders)
CO2 System Manifold and Distribution lines pressure tested. (certain flag requirements)
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FLEXIBLE HOSES REPLACED AND CHECK VALVES IN MANIFOLD INSPECTED.
As per 6.1.2 of MSC.1/Circ.1318 which states:
”Flexible hoses should be replaced at the intervals recommended by the manufacturer and not exceeding
every 10 years.”
NOTE: Check valves in manifold are to be inspected at the same 10 years’ interval, they do not require
dismounting unless suspected defect, a visual inspection for good moveability and lack of corrosion/dirt is
sufficient. Pay attention to any indications of water and corrosion that may be visible.
NOTE: System requires to be secured (item 1) before any works
NOTE: Pay special attention to steel type check valves in manifold (especially Rud. Otto Meyer (R.O.M.)
due to internal components of steel and thus subject to corrosion – such steel type check valves in manifold
require additional checking at each main component check. Follow the manufacturers instruction when
replacing or mounting any manifold check valves.
INTERNAL INSPECTION OF CONTROL VALVES.
Not required by MSC.1/Circ.1318 but may still be required by some flags/class/customer (this was an older
IMO 850 requirement but is not written in MSC.1/Circ.1318).
IMO 850 stated that at 5-year service “Control valves of fixed fire-fighting systems should be internally
inspected”. Survitec define “Control valves” as the main and distribution valves, and manifold safety valve
in CO2 HP system. When such are internally inspected and safety valve verified/adjusted, write this as a
comment.
In cases where it is not possible/inaccessible to disconnect and internally inspect, consult and agree with
attending Class Surveyor what is practical to do – providing the control valves (especially non-serviceable
ball type and inaccessible) can be verified to be moveable, leakage free and operational under manifold
pressure of 50 to 60 bar internal inspection is sometimes omitted, write this as a comment.
AT LEAST 10% OF ALL STORAGE CYLINDERS HYDROSTATICALLY TESTED.
At 10-year interval, per 6.1.2 of MSC.1/Circ.1318 which states:

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”.......... High pressure cylinders should be subjected to periodical tests at intervals not exceeding 10 years.
At the ten-year inspection, at least 10% of the total number provided should be subjected to an internal
inspection and hydrostatic test. ** If one or more cylinders fail, a total of 50% of the onboard cylinders should
be tested. If further cylinders fail, all cylinders should be tested...........”
Survitec’s interpretation, when performing this job type is to include 10% of main cylinders + 10% of pilot
cylinders + 10% of pneumatic time delay cylinders – a system consisting of 100 main and 4 pilot and one
time delay = 10 main, 1 pilot and 1 time delay to be done.
** Refer to Standard ISO 6406 – Periodic inspection and testing of seamless gas cylinders.
MANIFOLD AND DISTRIBUTION LINES PRESSURE TESTED (CERTAIN FLAG REQUIREMENTS).
Not required by MSC.1/Circ.1318
• Pressure testing at certain intervals is required for some Flags – Danish REQ at 5 years and manifold
at 60 bar, distribution lines at 25 bar.
• The manifold safety valve can also be tested at this time.
• Testing at ‘working’ pressure (or below working pressure) can be done with gas such as breathing air
quality (Other gases i.e. N2 or CO2 may be used in small quantities only due not contain oxygen
necessary for breathing, protected spaces must be evacuated before using) only if there are none visual
pipe or component defects. Working pressure for CO2 manifold is understood to be in the region of 60
bar, distribution lines from 7 to 25 bar.
• Hydrostatic testing at hydrostatic test pressure must be done with water.


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Summary of actions, comments and recommendations
• This section includes all comments referred to as performed and/or recommended actions on the
service report. It is clearly whether the actions are PERFORMED and/or RECOMMENDED. URGENT
is stated for urgently required recommendations. If nothing stated, defined action can be rectified later.
Type of Service Ref No. Comment
SURVITEC Group stamp and signature

• The Service Report to be properly signed and stamped by executing service station and person.
Before leaving the ship/unit

• Always carry out a final overall brief inspection of the system to verify that the system is in
complete operational order.
• Always inform the responsible officer (Captain, Chief Officer or Chief Engineer) that the
service has been completed and that the system is put back to operational condition. Ask
the responsible officer to join you for the final check of the system.

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Liquid level indicators
TO DETERMINE WEIGHT OF CONTENTS

The level of a liquid gas is dependent upon the temperature of the room where the cylinder is placed and
upon the degree of filling, which is the ratio of the capacity of a steel cylinder in litres to the liquid contents
in kg. It is necessary, therefore, when measuring liquid carbon dioxide and Halon, to know the temperature
and to use a chart relating to the cylinder which is being measured.
The curves indicate the weight of the contents, and the appropriate curve is found by finding the point where
a vertical line through the liquid level measured in cm from the surface on which the cylinder stands.
As cylinders of the same capacity are being manufactured in different heights and diameters, it is necessary
to use a chart prepared for the cylinder to be measured. The maximum temperature for measurement
purposes and the degree of filling of the cylinder will appear from the individual charts. It should be noted
that the liquid level indicator cannot be used when the maximum temperature is reached, because at this
point the liquid portion of the contents in the top part of the cylinder begins to boil.
There are basically two different types of Liquid Level Indicators (LLI) for checking the contents in CO 2 and
Halon cylinders.
One type is based on a radioactive source (isotope). The most known are the Ginge and Kidde types. Those
are at present the best and most accurate types of LLI. Some countries have regulations on this type of
instruments and in some cases, it is impossible to import them.
The alternative then can be a LLI which uses ultra sound to find the level. This is however not so accurate
and it takes more time to find the level compared with the isotope. Max. temperature: 27 °C or 81 °F.
GINGE LIQUID LEVEL INDICATOR MODEL 62A 02

Operation Principle
The Ginge liquid level indicator comprises an electronic unit with a meter and operating arm, the operating
arm having a well shielded radioactive source opposite a sensitive sensor.
Technical Specification
Source: Cobalt 60 0.4 - 0.5 milli-curie
Radiation (Gamma): Max 6 mR/h at 30 cm from source.
Max 6 mR/h on outside surface of cabinet.
Power supply: Two 1.5 volt dry cells all steel or similar type
Working hours of dry cells: About 100 hours.
Weight: Complete instrument 2 kg.
Complete instrument +
storage cabinet: 24 kg.
Shipping weight incl. storage
cabinet & transport case: 55 kg.
Outside dimensions: 24.5 x 73.0 x 23.5 cm.
To prepare the Indicator for use

Open the screw cap on the underside of the electronic unit and insert two 1.5 volt dry cells, top upwards.
Adjust the spacing of the measuring fork by means of the adjustment screw. The spacing should be about
2 mm larger than the diameter of the cylinder so as to enable the fork to be moved freely up and down

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along the cylinder. Switch on the indicator by turning clockwise the adjustment knob on the electronic unit,
and adjust the meter to show a reading between 80 and 100 when the fork is held around the top of the
cylindrical part of the cylinder.
To measure the Liquid Level
Move the fork slowly down along the cylinder and watch the indicating meter. When the liquid level is
passed, the reading of the meter will drop about 50%, and the liquid level can be marked on the cylinder
with chalk. When the measurement is made, the fork must be held horizontal, and it should be checked, by
moving the fork up and down a few times at the indicated point of the cylinder, that the dip of the meter is
actually produced by the liquid level, as the pulsating radiation from the source will cause the pointer to be
always swinging slightly backwards and forwards.
To switch off the indicator, turn the adjustment knob home counter-clockwise. It is recommended that the
dry cells be removed after use to prevent the indicator from being damaged by the corroding liquid which
may be generated by the cells after a certain time.
Maintenance
The GINGE liquid level indicator requires practically no maintenance apart from replacement of the dry cells
if the meter gives an inadequate reading. On the expiry of the life of the source, which is from 10 to 15
years, it is requested that the indicator be sent to the Manufacturer, who will take care of the necessary
replacement.
In case the liquid level indicator should become inoperative, the indicator is to be returned to GINGE for
repair per existing legislation. At dispatch, the liquid level indicator, inserted in the original cabinet, is to be
packed in a solid wooden box, which measures 120 x 52 x 58 cm and equipped with IMCO mark, class 7,
group II, category II - yellow.
Further when returning please state serial number of the liquid level indicator on dispatch note and shipping
papers.
Safety Rules
As the indicator contains radioactive material, there are of necessity several rules which must be observed,
including registration of the indicator with the authorities. Besides, the following rules must be observed:
1. The owner is responsible for the use and the safe keeping of the indicator.
2. The radioactive source must under no circumstances be removed from the indicator.
3. Care must be taken, when the indicator is in use, that the radioactive source never gets closer than 30
cm to any part of the operator's body.
4. When not in use, the indicator must be kept in the special cabinet, which must be locked and placed in
a locked room not used by any persons to stay in.
5. If it is no longer used, the indicator must be returned to the Manufacturer.
6. In case of shipment for repair or the like, the indicator must be sent in the special cabinet, and the rules
and provisions relating to packing, marking etc. of radioactive material must be observed.
Furthermore, reference is made to the local existing legislation about safety measures to be taken when
using radioactive substances.

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LIDBURY LIMITED, PORTALEVEL ULTRASONIC LEVEL INDICATOR

INTRODUCTION
Portalevel is a portable liquid level indicator widely used for Carbon Dioxide and Halon gaseous
extinguishing systems and able to identify levels of any other liquids non-invasively, given single skinned
holding vessels.
The unit features an illuminated LED display and one easy-turn control rotating in one 300o arc. Operators
will be able to tune (hands-free) by means of the magnetic sensor applicator. The unit features some internal
recharging/mains powered facility and RF shield as standard issue.
The "Single Point Anticipator (SPA) function assists in the prediction of rising liquid levels within process
systems. Operators are requested to keep the unit clean. Daily cleaning of all parts is recommended.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Unit Preparation
1. Connect the applicator to the control box.
2. Ensure the tuning dial and SPA dial are fully anti-clockwise.
3. Carry out a battery test. Ensure that more LEDs are lit than the low-charge minimum level, marked by a
dot below the LED display.
4. Re-charge the unit if required or attach to mains.
5. Ensure water or gel is available as couplant.
6. The working test:
Switch the unit on and dip the sensor tip in a cup of water; all LEDs should light up.
Applying the Applicator

1. Correct application of applicator is crucial; to ensure accurate transmission of the ultra-sound between
cylinder and sensor water or gel must be employed.
2. The sensor is mounted in the magnetic applicator, spring loaded for constant pressure. The magnets will
hold the sensor in position on steel cylinder for hands free operation.
3. The holding power of the magnets can be improved by reducing the spring pressure. To do this, gently
unscrew the nut on the rear of the applicator a few turns.
4. Always apply the applicator with the groove and allan key uppermost. Use a fresh amount of couplant
each time, i.e. dip the sensor tip into the water or add a small blob of gel before each application. (On alloy
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Tuning Portalevel
Portalevel transmits powerful ultrasonic signal around the cylinder or vessel. When the unit is tuned above
the level, the signal below the level will disappear. This different indication will reveal the liquid level.
1. Apply the applicator to a known above level point (ensure good contact is made). All the LEDs should
light up.
2. Turn the tuner clockwise until LEDs start to go out. Then readjust the tuner anti-clockwise until only the
last LED is lit. The unit is now tuned.
3. Re-apply the applicator below the level. If the unit is tuned correctly and liquid present, no LEDs will
alight.
4. Move the sensor up the cylinder in short steps until the point is reached between no LEDs and lit LEDs.
The level position can now be marked. (Ensure a good contact is made with the applicator each time).
5. For basic level marking, use the magnets as guides. When all the LEDs are lit, mark the level position at
the base of the magnets. To check this level, place the top of the magnets at this point and no or fewer
LEDs will light up.
6. For precise level marking, use the top of the sensor itself as the guide.
SPA Dial
1. SPA = Single Point Anticipator
2. If monitoring the filling or emptying of a vessel is required, the response of the LED display can be slowed
down by turning the SPA dial clockwise.
3. If the unit signal is too strong to tune to a cylinder, i.e. if the tuner is fully clockwise but the LED display
still lit, the SPA can be used to reduce the power.
Reverse mode
Some cylinders and liquids, such as water, cause a reverse reaction. In these cases, tune the unit as
normal, but reduce the power above the level until no LEDs are lit below the liquid level.
Wild Readings
Some cylinders may give false signals below the liquid level when all LEDs will light up. These readings
are easily identified and disregarded as readings above theses points will indicate the expected pattern.
Re-charging the unit
EC spec. units are 220 - 250 V.
US spec. units are 110 - 120 V.
It takes 8 hours to recharge under normal circumstances, 16 hours from completely flat.
Please consult a qualified electrician before connecting the input lead to a plug main connector.

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Unitor Ultra Sound
Getting started
The unit consists of two main components; an

ultrasonic transducer head mounted on a
telescopic extension arm, and a hand held
box with electronics and an LCD display,
interconnected by a cable.
Before starting the measurement, extend
the arm to the required length, per
the number of cylinder rows present at the
site. If only one row is present, the arm can
be used in its retracted position. However, if
two or three rows are present the arm must
be extended. When extending or retracting
the arm, hold it vertically, with the end of the
arm pointing up to avoid damaging the
cable.
Insert the cylinder support rod into the

threads at the end of the extension arm,
turn it clockwise and tighten firmly.
To extend the telescopic sections of the
arm, first loosen the locking ring nearest the
handle, extend this section and tighten the
locking ring again. Then loosen the next
locking ring, extend the second section, and
tighten this locking ring. To retract the
extension arm carry out these steps in
reverse order.
To fit different cylinder diameters, adjust the

transducer head by sliding the rod either
back and forth in the extension arm. The rod
has several notches along its length; these
allow it to fit several cylinder diameters. To
avoid damaging the cable, carefully observe
and guide it during this operation.
Switching the instrument on/off:

Switch the instrument on by pressing the
ON/OFF key.
The LCD display will show the following:

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To select different set-up parameters such as cylinder

”Diameter‟, signal strength ”Gain‟, LCD display
”Backlight‟ and default ”Sensitivity‟ press the FUNC key
Cylinder „Diameter‟:
The first set-up parameter is cylinder DIAMETER.
Using the arrow keys, select between 26 cm (220 to
280 mm diameter) and 18 cm (144 to 220 med mer
diameter).
Signal-strength increase „Gain‟:
If cylinders are corroded, and either poor or no results

are obtained, it can be helpful to increase the signal
strength. Press FUNC key again and the GAIN set-up
parameter will appear. Use the arrow keys to select
HIGH or NORMAL. The default value is NORMAL.
Backlight:
Press the FUNC key.

In the LCD display, a backlight will light up
automatically while pressing keys or making
measurements. If desired, this light can be set to OFF
by using the arrow keys (up for ON and down for OFF).
In the normal position (ON), the backlight will switch off
automatically after 5 seconds if no keys are pressed or
no signal is measured.
Default Sensitivity:
Press the FUNC key.

The signal sensitivity has been calibrated at the
manufacturer to a general setting that covers most
cylinders. If the cylinders you normally service require
another sensitivity, a new value can be stored by a
recalibration (see page 7, SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT).
Using the arrow keys, select either down for NO to
store new value, or up for Yes to use the factory-set
default value.
START MEASURING
After all preparations, have been completed,
measurements can start:

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• Press the START key.
As shown in the figure, two lines appear in the

LCD display. The upper line includes the word
BODY (which indicates measurement mode), an
arrow pointing downward, and the expression
S:10 (which indicate sensitivity). The lower line
includes a cursor (which is the start of a graphic bar)
and a number. Both the bar and the number indicate
the strength of the measured value. The sensitivity
can be adjusted by using the arrow keys
(see SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT).
• Press the START key again.
The display shows TOP instead of BODY.

TOP is to be used on the upper 300 mm of the
cylinder and BODY is to be used below this. The
reason is that, if measurements are made in BODY
mode, the shape of the cylinder at its upper end
creates noise in the signal. To compensate for this
effect, Top mode uses a different principle of signal
processing.
• To return to BODY mode, press the START key.
For a 67,5 l cylinder filled to its normal level, BODY

is the mode normally used, because the liquid level
is below the upper 300 mm of the cylinder where
Top mode is used. However, TOP mode can also
be used anywhere on the cylinder.
The Principle behind the readouts is as follows:
Below the liquid level, the bar should not extend as
far as the arrow, and the readout value should be
less than „100‟.
Above the liquid level, the bar should extend beyond
the arrow, and the readout value should exceed „100‟.
MEASURING THE CYLINDER IN „BODY‟ MODE:
We recommend that you repeat this procedure

several times until you become thoroughly familiar with
the instrument and its use.
While holding the extension arm, choose a section
(approximately 250 - 300 mm in length) of the cylinder,
in the expected liquid level. Start measuring
from lower end of this section. Guide the transducer
in place and press the head firmly against the cylinder
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wall. It is important to exert firm pressure, to ensure

that the four-transducer studs are in contact with the
cylinder wall. With the transducer in place, look at the
readout on the LCD display. If the bar do not extend
to the arrow, and the value is less than „100‟, you have
not reached the liquid level. Release pressure on the
transducer, guide it upwards a couple of centimeters,
and make a new measurement. Repeat this operation
until the readout value is close to „100‟, and the bar
extends to the tip of the arrow. This indicates that you
have reached the liquid level.
Continue upwards making measurements until you

can confirm that the bar extends beyond the arrow,
and that the value exceeds „100‟. Once you think that
you have found the level, repeat the measuring
operation a couple of times, starting below the level
again until you are certain that the indicated level is
correct.
As a readout of exactly „100‟ can be difficult to achieve,

any readout close to „100‟ is usually adequate. This
indicates that the level is near; this is sufficient because
the purpose is to determine whether the actual level
(correct filled cylinder), correspond with the indicated level
you have measured. When an incorrect level is found, it is
normally below the correct level and the cylinder must be
topped up with gas.
The figure at right illustrates some typical readouts you can

expect to obtain on a normal cylinder. As shown, there is
normally a clear difference in the readouts obtained above
and below the liquid level.
WHEN TO USE „BODY‟ OR „TOP‟ MODE:
For cylinders dealt with by Survitec, BODY mode

is normally used, however, if you suspect that
a cylinder has been over-filled, TOP mode may
be more accurate. To illustrate, the figure at right
shows the liquid level in the upper part of the
cylinder. As described earlier, select BODY mode
and choose an area to measure
(see: MEASURING THE CYLINDER IN BODY MODE).
If the liquid level is not found below 300 mm from

the top of the cylinder, continue measuring in TOP
mode, starting approximately 400 mm below the top
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of the cylinder.
As illustrated, the results in BODY mode show a false

level, at approximately 200 mm below the top of the
cylinder. This is due to reflections from the neck of the
cylinder. In TOP mode, however, the results are more
realistic.
It is also possible to use TOP mode along the entire

length of the cylinder. This is illustrated in the figures
on page 6, which show three different levels and their
corresponding readouts. Although they are not as clear
as in BODY mode, readouts obtained in TOP mode are
useful when the cylinder is suspected of being empty,
or for confirming any doubtful readouts obtained in
BODY MODE.
For an empty cylinder, or in the area between the liquid

level and the top of a partially filled cylinder, the readout
values will be high and “bumpy‟.
LEVEL 1. “LOW‟
Readout values above the liquid level show wide variations,

ranging from high values at the peaks to lower values in
sharp troughs. This response pattern demonstrates the
importance of starting measurements at the bottom and
moving upward, to avoid potential confusion caused by low
values in the troughs. A dashed curve, which connects the
bar at their tips, is drawn to provide a smooth indication of
unmeasured values between the readouts. An indication of
the liquid level is provided where the curve crosses the
„arrow line‟.
LEVEL 2. “MEDIUM‟
For higher (medium) liquid level, the response pattern

Above the liquid level is similar to that for level 1
(low liquid level).
Below the liquid level, the readouts are far more consistent.
From the curve, it is relatively easy to determine the correct
level.
LEVEL 3.”HIGH‟
This situation is similar to that for level 2 (medium liquid

level). The figure illustrates a confusing situation, which
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can occur when using TOP mode. At the correct level,

the readout is higher than normal. In this case, however,
the level would be chosen incorrectly at a point immediately
below this readout
The reason for this is that the readout above has a lower
value, and the following readout above that has an even
higher value. This is an indication that we are above the
liquid level. In such cases it is recommended to check the
measurements by using BODY mode as well.
SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT:
As mentioned previously, if unusual readouts are

obtained (e.g., on a normal cylinder), or if a cylinder of
an unknown make or with a diameter outside the pre-set
diameter range in the instrument is to be checked, a
sensitivity adjustment may be necessary.
A sensitivity adjustment should, if possible, be made

using a cylinder that is known to be full. The adjusted
sensitivities can then normally be used for all other
cylinders of the same type (i.e., of the same diameter and
from the same manufacturer).
Choose a section (200 mm in length) of the cylinder,

approximately halfway along its body. Start making
adjustment in BODY mode; the readouts along the section
should be within or adjusted to the range of 60-85.
Continue by adjusting in TOP mode in the same
manner until a readout in the range of 30-60 is obtained.
To adjust the readouts up or down, use the arrow keys.
GENERAL INFO:
Temperature range:
When starting the measurements, the ambient temperature should be between -10 and +27 OC. However,
the temperature of the instrument itself should be between 0 and +25 OC.
Heavy corrosion / wall thickness:

Cylinders with heavy corrosion, uneven wall thickness, or very heavy wall thickness can give fluctuating
signals and cause problems in determining the exact liquid level.
Power supply:
The LLI 12 is equipped with a rechargeable 9V battery. A fully charged battery will last for about 5 hours of
operation if the backlight feature of the LCD display is not used. With the backlight feature in use, and
depending on the length of time it is in use, operation time will drop to anywhere between 5 and 2 hours.
When the battery charge becomes low, the „Low Battery‟ warning will appear in the display.
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To recharge the battery, connect the 12 V battery eliminator (supplied with the unit) to the bottom of the
instrument. Normally, a complete recharge takes approximately 2 hours. Once the battery is fully charged,
the LLI-12 will automatically disable the charging process, to prevent overcharging.
It is possible to make measurements even when the battery charge is low. This can be done by either
connecting the battery eliminator to the instrument or replacing the battery with a standard non-re-
chargeable 9 V battery. If a non-rechargeable battery is used, the battery eliminator must not be connected
to the instrument, since this will damage the battery.
Time-outs:
To save battery power, a few standard time-out functions are built in.
The LCD-display backlight will automatically switch off after 5 seconds, if no keys have been pressed or no
measurements have been made.
The instrument will automatically switch to standby mode after 60 seconds, if no measurements have been
made.
The instrument power will automatically shut off after 4 minutes, if no keys have been pressed or no
measurements have been made.
Table of Amendments
Date Description Revision Number
30 Nov. Document changed name to work instructions. Put in new document 1
2017 format.

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NAVIOS DE CARGA DE INSPEÇÃO 2/3 ANUAL (normalmente padrão para 2 anuais)

2 NAVIOS DE PASSAGEIROS DE INSPEÇÃO ANUAL

Não |CO, Inspeção do Sistema de Alta Pressão - 2 Anualmente - Navios de passageiros

SOMENTE VERIFICAÇÃO DE CONTEÚDO

Sem CO2 Sistema de alta pressão Somente verificação do conteúdo do cilindro

Sistema de liberação e válvulas de distribuição protegidas

2 Conteúdo nos cilindros principais verificado por pesagem manual

Sistema Operado por Pressão

Desconecte as linhas/conexões do tubo piloto.

Sistema de liberação de fio

6. COLETOR INSPECIONADO VISUALMENTE.

NAVIOS DE CARGA DE INSPEÇÃO 2/3 ANUAL (Normalmente o padrão é 2 Anual)

Sistema Operado por Pressão

Sistema de liberação de fio

CO2 Loss, the 10 % rule

4. CONTENTS IN PILOT CYLINDERS CHECKED.

5. HYDROSTATIC TEST DATE OF ALL STORAGE CYLINDERS CHECKED.

6. MANIFOLD LEAK TESTED AT 6 BAR WITH DRY WORKING AIR OR EQUIVALENT.

Principal Safety Service Prepared By Training Approved By Operations

7. MAIN VALVE AND DISTRIBUTION VALVES TESTED FOR OPERATION.

8. DISTRIBUTION LINES AND NOZZLES BLOWN THROUGH.

Principal Safety Service Prepared By Training Approved By Operations

9. SYSTEM RECONNECTED, SEALED, INSPECTION DATE LABELS ATTACHED AND SYSTEM.

2 YEARLY INSPECTION PASSENGER SHIPS

Principal Safety Service Prepared By Training Approved By Operations

1. RELEASE SYSTEM AND DISTRIBUTION VALVES SECURED.

Pressure Operated System

• Disconnect pilot pipe lines/connections.

Wire release system

2. CONTENTS IN MAIN CYLINDERS CHECKED BY MANUAL WEIGHING.

A contents check is required by MSC.1/Circ.1318 guidelines” at least biennially (interval of 2 years ± 3

Principal Safety Service Prepared By Training Approved By Operations

3. CONTENT IN MAIN CYLINDERS CHECKED BY LIQUID LEVEL INDICATOR (LLI).

CO2 Loss, the 10% rule

4. CONTENTS IN PILOT CYLINDERS CHECKED

5. HYDROSTATIC TEST DATE OF ALL STORAGE CYLINDERS CHECKED.

6. MANIFOLD LEAK TESTED AT 6 BAR WITH DRY WORKING AIR OR EQUIVALENT.

7. MAIN VALVE AND DISTRIBUTION VALVES TESTED FOR OPERATION.

Principal Safety Service Prepared By Training Approved By Operations

8. DISTRIBUTION LINES AND NOZZLES BLOWN THROUGH.

9. TIME DELAY DEVICES TESTED FOR CORRECT SETTING.

Principal Safety Service Prepared By Training Approved By Operations

10. LOCAL AND REMOTE TOTAL FLOODING RELEASE SYSTEM TESTED.

Principal Safety Service Prepared By Training Approved By Operations

11. ALARM FUNCTIONS TO PROTECTED SPACES TESTED.

• Typhoon- Air operated

14. PILOT LINES/SERVO SYSTEM TESTED TO FULL WORKING PRESSURE OR ABOVE.

Principal Safety Service Prepared By Training Approved By Operations

5 YEARLY INSPECTION CARGO SHIPS

Principal Safety Service Prepared By Training Approved By Operations

1. RELEASE SYSTEM AND DISTRIBUTION VALVES SECURED.

Pressure Operated System

• Disconnect pilot pipe lines/connections.

Wire release system

2. TIME DELAY DEVICES TESTED FOR CORRECT SETTING.

3. LOCAL AND REMOTE TOTAL FLOODING RELEASE SYSTEM TESTED.

Principal Safety Service Prepared By Training Approved By Operations

4. ALARM FUNCTIONS TO PROTECTED SPACES TESTED.