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Compression Check



IMPORTANT: The maximum allowable compression pressure difference between any two cylinders is 100 kPa (15 psi).

Measure the highest pressure reading on the compression gage.

The standard compression pressure is 1,350 kPa (192 psi).

The minimum allowable compression pressure is 1,100 kPa (156 psi).