[rich2202]

The Robot Inspector has the power. If you can't get it past the Robot Inspector, you are not going to compete, regardless of what the manual says. At Robot Inspector training, we were told that the Relief Valve is to be attached with rigid tubing.

Basically, no chance of failure due to pressure prior to the relief valve.

In prior years, some RI's required the relief valve to be directly connected to the compressor. I think that is the easiest rule to follow to know that you are compliant.

I would say that if I, as a Robot Inspector, were looking for a clarification, that Q&A is intended to clarify the Manual, and the Inspection Checklist is a summary of the rule. The interpretation better be in harmony with all 3. If the interpretation is in conflict, then safety takes precedence.