Denmark maker ā Pres-Vac has been offering this useful tool to customers worldwide. This is a useful tool to test Pressure / Vacuum valves as to set on both pressure and vacuum side. This plug-and-play tool is recommended to be installed in the room below deck such as Engine Room Work Shopā¦
In this video, you can find our Pres-Vac authorized engineer demonstrating how to check the PV Valve opening setting. Ship crew can follow the listed steps below onboard their vessels for PV valve maintenance. Set the value of the pressure gauge to 0 Turn the switch to the pressure sideā¦
Non-approved modification of Pres-Vac PV valves will void type approval certificate and violate IMO and SOLAS requirements. New safety requirements for PV valves on Chemical Tankers as stated in the IMO MSC.1/Circ.1324 regulations have led to third party companies and repair shops offering āmodification kitsā that are not approved for modification of Pres-Vacā¦
More information regarding IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1324
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