Martel Electronics MECP10K User Manual

Hydraulic Hand Pump

Side Port 1/8” FNPT
for optional Relief
Valve only (P/N 1010050)

Vernier Control

Needle Bleed Valve

MECP10K

Top Port 1/4” FNPT

Fill Port and Cap

Fill Line

Media Reservoir

Stroke Limiter

Operating Instructions

The MECP10K Hydraulic Hand Pump provides a hydraulic pressure
source up to 10,000 PSI. A wide variety of pressure media may be used;
distilled water, mineral based hydraulic oil, or up to hydraulic oil 100 (30W).
The seals are Fluorocarbon and the only other non-metallic materials are
plastic. Viscous oils above 30W should not be used.

CAUTION: Hydrocarbon fluids should never be used in oxygen
service applications.

1. Isolate the device to be calibrated. CAUTION: Do not connect to
high pressure sources. Safe operating procedures must be

exercised to avoid personal injury and damage to the calibration
system.

2. Select a fluid compatible with the system and the MECP10K.
Remove the fill cap and fill the reservoir to the fill line. During usage
do not allow the fluid level to drop below 50% of the reservoir
capacity. (Doing so will allow air to be introduced into the test
system).

3. Care should be exercised to minimize the total test system volume.
Connect the device(s) to be calibrated to the pump port(s) using
fittings or braided hose with the appropriate pressure ratings.

4. Adjust the vernier control to the mid position and close the needle
bleed valve.

5. Push the stroke limiter into the prime mode to allow the handles to
have maximum travel. With the hose to the device under test open
to air squeeze the handles to begin the priming process. (See
figure 1). NOTE: This can take many strokes of the pump
depending on the volume of the system and if the pump has not
been used for a while. It is important to use the full stroke of the
handles to make sure a full charge of hydraulic fluid is pulled from
the reservoir with each stroke.

6. Once the fluid starts to exit the end of the hose connect the hose to
the device to be calibrated and continue to squeeze the handles
until the reference gauge starts to show a sharp rise in the
pressure. At this point squeeze the handles and push the stroke
limiter into the pump mode thereby limiting the stroke of handles.
NOTE: failure to use the stroke limiter will greatly reduce the
mechanical advantage the user has and will limit the maximum
pressure that can be generated with reasonable handle pressure.

7. NOTE: Air in the system should be minimized because it

can effect calibration and high pressure gases can be
dangerous. It may be necessary to "prime" the test system
to eliminate gases. Repeat until bubbles are not seen in the
reservoir.

ZERO

BETA

CALIBRATORS

BETA PROGAUGE P.I.

MAX

CONFIG

MIN

ENTER

Figure 1.

8. Close the needle valve and squeeze the handles until the
approximate desired pressure is reached. The vernier control can
be used to "fine tune" the pressure. Systems with large volume may
require additional bleeding. Continue until all pressure points are
calibrated.

9. Manipulation of the needle valve, vernier control and the handles
can produce any pressure desired within the MECP10K hand pump
operating range (0 to 10,000 PSI).

10. CAUTION: To prevent personnel injury, the pressure must

be reduced to zero before disconnecting any element of
the system. When the calibration is completed, carefully open the
needle valve to release the pressure. NOTE: Opening the needle
valve releases the pressure media into the reservoir. Do not
allow the reservoir to overfill while venting. Store the unit in a

carrying case or another safe location. The MECP10K may be

stored with the operating fluid in the reservoir. It is recommended
that the fluid being utilized be identified so that another potential
operator of the MECP10K will be advised.

WARNING:

• Never use the MECP10K to generate pressure
greater than 10,000 PSI/700 Bar

• Never connect the MECP10K to a pressure source

• The 1/8” FNPT Port should only be used with optional
Relief Valve P/N 1010050

WARRANTY

Martel Electronics Corporation warrants the MECP10K Hydraulic Hand
Pump against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve
(12) months after date of sale. An invoice may be required as proof of
purchase for warranty claims. Damage due to contamination or other
misuse is not covered under this warranty.

To obtain warranty or non-warranty service download an RMA form from
www.martelcalibrators.com/pdf/martel_rma_form.pdf. Complete the form
and include it with the shipment. Send the product pre-paid using a
trackable shipment method to the address on the form. Martel is not
responsible for goods sent by postal mail without tracking information.

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