USGS

Installation and Service Manual for U.S. Geological Survey Manometers

U.S. Geological Survey, Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations, Book 8, Chapter A2

By J.D. Craig


Table of Contents

Abstract

General description of the manometers

The STACOM manometer

Temperature compensation

Float-switch reservoir and mercury overflow

Miscellaneous

Purging gas

Density effects

Manometer angle

Power consumption

Detailed description

Gas-purge system

Gas cylinder

Cylinder regulator

Constant-differential regulator and sight feed

Bubble tubing

Use of dual tubing

Orifice fitting

Manometer assembly

Functional operation

Float switch

Drive motor

Cable belt or roller chain and gearing

Limit switches

Manometer-angle adjustment

Servo-control unit

Mini servo-control unit

Power

Type of recorder

Operation with graphic recorder

Operation with digital recorder

Operation with Telemark

Installation

Equipment shelter

Bubble tubing

Bubble orifice

Gas-purge system

Tube fittings

Connecting cylinder regulator

Constant-differential regulator and sight feed

Manometer assembly

Assembly of float switch

Connecting pressure tube

Mounting manometer on shelf

Placing mercury in manometer

Check of connections

Servo-control unit

Battery connections

Recorder

Drive sprocket

Placement and leveling

Operation and maintenance

Observation

Electrical malfunction

Common problems and suggestions

Procedure for changing gas cylinder

Appendix

 


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