Nitrogen generator model N2-Sirocco User`s manual
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1. e Alarm service 8000 h the filter and the silencer must be changed See the mainte nance section of this manual e Alarm EEP failure failure of the static memory Call the service Nitrogen Generator N2 Sirocco User s Manual Maintenance Maintenance With proper care and maintenance your nitrogen generator should provide you with years of trouble free operation There are no adjustments to be made to the generator The only rou tine service operations are those described below Nonetheless the generator should be inspected approximately every 2 years Contact your supplier Routine maintenance The following section describes the maintenance operations required for the correct opera tion of the nitrogen generator Cleaning The internal components of the nitrogen generator do not need to be cleaned and should not be accessed by the user for cleaning To clean the outside of the unit only use a damp cloth no detergents acids or aggressive or abrasive substances Service kits e Every 4000 hours the user must replace the filter of the unit e Every 8000 hours the user must replace the filter and the silencer of the unit WARNING Only qualified personnel should perform service on this product Any damage done to this product as a result of improper maintenance procedure will void the warranty 10 Nitrogen Generator N2 Sirocco User s Manual Maintenance 4000 hours service kit Every 4000 hours the user must re2. DO NOT use in sealed or unventilated rooms Nitrogen can cause suffocation Symbols used on the generator Earth symbol This symbol marks the earth connections to the chassis of the nitro gen generator Gas connections Pure nitrogen at regulated pressure is available at the nitrogen outlet port at the rear of the generator This port must be connected to 1 8 tubing using a stainless steel or copper Swagelok connector Teflon connectors are not suitable The pressure at this port is shown on the display WARNING The line from the relief port should never connected in such a way that back pressure can develop Nitrogen Generator N2 Sirocco User s Manual Initial start up Initial start up Start N2 Sirocco Switch on the unit Press start It will at least 60 minutes before the nitrogen produced will reach the stated purity The system is ready for use now Operation The operating status of the unit is shown on the main screen on the graphic display The main screen has three options at the bottom corresponding to the three buttons on the unit which are used to run the various functions and access the configuration and diagnos tics of the unit Output Date hour pressure NITROGEN GENERATOR Oxygen Flow rate content Messages row In the main screen the three buttons have the following function Left button start stop Central button reset the alarms Right button en
3. YA MATHESON TRI GAS ask The Gas Professionals Nitrogen generator model N2 Sirocco User s manual MATHESON TRI GAS 166 Keystone Drive Montgomeryville PA 18936 Phone 215 641 2700 Fax 215 641 2714 Email mtgmmville matheson trigas com Nitrogen Generator N2 Sirocco User s Manual Index Index INDEN Gene ner ne e e a eae de 1 INTRODUCTION si lesa 2 SCOPE OF AN A Ed A A A EA A aeeedinen une aekiaies 2 SPECIFICATION Sd rd E A A E TA 2 OEEO E L eS a E E ane D A E A A TEE 2 CORRECT USE nidad A EA A EAEE datos aduce 3 A DE AND SA A a E Ss ta bd te el 4 PACIAIN O IS ENAS E EE A TEA TOA losa 5 DESCRIPTION moraran E ETN 5 INSTALLA TION o E a AA EEA 6 RECENING THE GENERA TOR ETET EE EE E EA EE EE TEENAA 6 PEACING EG NE TOR T TA 6 SYMBOLS USED ON THE GENERATOR usa idad aan 6 STE CONNECTIONS a e ta ORDO Tay Ome ERT al tee ea 6 INTA STAR ao dolio 7 START N2 SIROCCO nrar dana ea oda Saez gi OPERATION EATE TAN AA A NAE AE ELA VE cies EE E EA EA cecnesss T MENO STRUCTURE tddi iaa 8 PRESABARMS AND ALARMS aia A Ed Aa E A AE Eaa 9 MAINTENANCE as 10 ROUTINE MA IN TENANCE nad dt o aia es Ls ad e o o oe 10 RETURNING TH UNT Tati a dd rec dadid 15 SPARE PARIS LIS Dt Dia 16 Nitrogen Generator N2 Sirocco User s Manual Introduction Scope of the manual Introduction This manual provides operation and maintenance instructions for model N2 Sirocco nitrogen generator Specifications Specifications of the nitrogen generat
4. e reset button e Work time pre alarm pump the pump must be changed Call the service Press the reset button Pre alarm service 4000 h the filter must be changed See the maintenance section of this manual relatively to the 4000 h service kit Call the service to order the new kit Press the reset button e Pre alarm service 8000 h the filter and the silencer must be changed See the main tenance section of this manual relatively to the 8000 h service kit Call the service to order the new kit Press the reset button e Pre alarm clock failure the clock is broken Call the service Press the reset button Alarms e Max alarm cabinet temperature the temperature inside the cabinet is too high e Min alarm press section 2 the pressure in the output reservoir is too low e Max alarm press section 2 the pressure in the output reservoir is too high Check if the output fitting is free If it is all right call the service e Min alarm press outlet the outlet pressure is too low e Max alarm press outlet the outlet pressure is too high Check if the output fitting is free If it is all right call the service e Max alarm oxygen only if the optional oxygen analyzer is installed the N2 purity is over the maximum limit e Work time alarm compressor the compressor must be changed e Work time alarm pump the pump must be changed e Alarm service 4000 h the filter must be changed See the maintenance section of this manual
5. ge the filter element See the 4000 h service kit without inserting the reset code Exchange the silencer e unscrew partially the three bottom screws of the side panel with the wrench O Screws e unscrew the three rear screws of the side panel Screws e remove the panel 13 Nitrogen Generator N2 Sirocco User s Manual Maintenance Silencer e unscrew the silencer and replace it Be careful and avoid to screw strongly the silencer Silencer E sTAS FU e reassemble e reconnect the power line and switch on the unit Enter the menu go to the special func tions and insert the number 26104 This procedure reset the 8000 h work time counter 14 Nitrogen Generator N2 Sirocco User s Manual Maintenance Returning the unit In the event of any faults or damage first notify the agent or distributor who supplied the unit Please also provide full details of the problem including the model and serial number In structions will then be provided for the service or the return of the unit If the warranty has ex pired or the fault is due to misuse of the unit all repair and shipping costs are to be paid by the customer All other costs are borne by the customer except as otherwise expressly agreed upon WARNING If the unit has to be transported make sure to use suitable packaging The unit should be transported in an upright position this warning should be reported on the outside of the packa
6. ging 15 Nitrogen Generator N2 Sirocco User s Manual Spare parts list Spare parts list The table below provides a list and description of the spare parts of the nitrogen generator List of spare parts N2 Sirocco NS 404 4 000 hours maintenance kit NS 401 8 000 hours maintenance kit IMPORTANT The manufacturer reserves the right to change or modify its products without prior notice 16
7. ice engineer has to work on the N2 SIROCCO while the electric power it is connected the service engineer must be very careful with respect to the electric hazards Warning safety precautions Make sure that the ventilation rate is sufficient in the room where the enriched oxygen is ventilated or lead the enriched air outside Keep the ambient temperature between 10 and 35 C Install the peripheral equipment piping and nitrogen storage vessels accord ing to standard procedures Do regular maintenance to the N2 SIROCCO Nitrogen Generator N2 Sirocco User s Manual Installation Packing list List of items included in the shipment 1 Nitrogen generator 1 Metric combination wrench n 8 Description Instruction manual The nitrogen generator produces pure nitrogen through the filtration of compressed air The key element of the generator is a carbon molecular sieve that is able to separate the nitrogen molecules from the oxygen ones present in the compressed air stream The carbon molecu lar sieve tubes are self regenerating cyclic The two compressors are integral in the generator and theirs purpose is to compress air up to 5 bar and force it into the tubes containing the carbon molecular sieve The two compressors allow a double stage compression system that ensures a long life of the same compressors and of all the internal components The generated nitrogen gas is accumulated in a specific reservoir The internal press
8. ome special function i e the reset of the working time counter of the filter with the digitations of a code The central button of the display increases the values and the left button passes to the next number Codes Nitrogen Generator N2 Sirocco User s Manual Initial start up e Reset of the 4000 h work time counter 26103 e Reset of the 8000 h work time counter 26104 Pre alarms and alarms There are a series of pre alarms and alarms on the unit When a pre alarm starts a sound advertise about a problem and the type of problem is displayed on the main screen When an alarm starts the unit also stops What do they mean and how to proceed Pre alarms e Max pre alarm cabinet temperature the temperature inside the cabinet is over the maximum limit Check if the room temperature respects the specifications and if there is enough space in the rear side of the unit for the ventilation Otherwise remove the right panel of the machine and the cabinet panel and check if all the fans are working If it is all right call the service Press the reset button e Min pre alarm press section 2 the pressure in the output reservoir is less than the lower limit Call the service Press the reset button e Max pre alarm oxygen only if the optional oxygen analyzer is installed the N3 purity is decreasing Call the service Press the reset button e Work time pre alarm compressor the compressor must be changed Call the service Press th
9. or Nitrogen flow rate STP Standard temperature and pressure 20 C 1 bar Max outlet pressure Purity Weight Power consumption Input voltage Fuse Pressure accuracy Microprocessor controlled display Index of protection Operating conditions Temperature Relative humidity Over voltage category Pollution degree Sound pressure level Case dimensions Notes on FCC compliance Model N2 Sirocco 3000 0 3000 cc min at STP Model N2 Sirocco 5000 0 5000 cc min at STP 5 bar 73 psi 99 999 O lt 10 ppm at STP 110 kg 1170 W 110 or 230V 50 or 60Hz 10A 0 1 bar 0 5 Graphic display 128 x 64 pixels IP2x 15 C to 35 C 0 80 non condensing II 2 lt 60 dB A 482 x 835 x 641 mm WxDxH This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to
10. place the filter of the unit A specific maintenance kit is available as spare part This kit includes all required parts Specifically each kit includes 1 New filter element Exchange the filter element e switch off the instrument and disconnect it from the power line e unscrew partially the two bottom screws of the front panel with the wrench Screws e remove the front panel Filter 11 Nitrogen Generator N2 Sirocco User s Manual Maintenance e click the button rotate the cover of 1 8 turn in a left hand direction and then push it in the bottom direction Button Cover e unscrew the filter element and replace it with the new one Filter element e reassemble e reconnect the power line and switch on the unit Enter the menu go to the special func tions and insert the number 26103 This procedure reset the 4000 h work time counter NOTE If the cover of the filter is difficult to remove probably there is still pressure inside it To solve the problem unscrew partially the bottom cap of the cover until the internal pressure reach the ambient pressure 12 Nitrogen Generator N2 Sirocco User s Manual Maintenance 8000 hours service kit Every 8000 hours the user must replace the filter and the silencer of the unit A specific maintenance kit is available as spare part This kit includes all required parts Specifically each kit includes 1 New filter element 2 New silencer Exchan
11. ter menu In the menu the three buttons change their function Left button scroll Central button select Right button exit the selected menu voice Nitrogen Generator N2 Sirocco User s Manual Initial start up Menu structure Parameters ltem______ Description___________ __ Options Range Default the pressure units the temperature the flow rate N Auto start Sets whether the unit automatically YES NO O starts production when power is switched on play Sets the alarm beep on off YES NO Pre alarms in Sets the possibility to see the pre YES NO NO list alarms in the alarm history list Diagnostic C1 temp Shows the instant temperature in the section 1 of the cabinet C2 temp Shows the instant temperature in the section 2 of the cabinet S 2 press Shows the instant pressure in the output reservoir Out press Shows the instant output pressure Flow Shows the output flow Oxygen Shows the instant oxygen content only if the optional O analyzer is in stalled WT C1 Shows the work time of the compressor WT C2 Shows the work time of the pump SRV 4000 Shows the work time for the 4000 h service SRV 8000 Shows the work time for the 8000 h service Alarm history Shows the history of the alarms of the unit Set clock Allow the regulation of the clock of the unit The central button of the display increases the values and the left button passes to the next number Special function Allow the activation of s
12. try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Nitrogen Generator N2 Sirocco User s Manual Introduction e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re ceiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufac turer may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Correct use Nitrogen generator is designed to produce nitrogen for laboratory use The unit must only be operated for this purpose according to the specifications and instructions provided in this manual In particular the following warnings must be observed at all times e Indoor use only e Never operate the unit in below zero temperatures e Only operate the unit in a room with sufficient ventilation see Placing the unit e Always unplug the unit from the mains power supply before accessing the internal components for replacement e Only the parts described in the Spare parts list can be replaced by the user Nitrogen Generator N2 Sirocco User s Manual Introduction Health and safety Correct use of the N2 SIROCCO nitrogen generator is important for your personal safety and for trouble free functioning of the N2 SIROCCO Incorrect use can ca
13. ure is controlled by a pressure transducer The outlet pressure is controlled by a proportional valve The nitrogen then passes through outlet port at the rear CHECK VALVE 42 98 OUTLET CHECK VALVE N 99 999 OUTLET CMS 1 TUBE COOL ING AIR WL INLET COMPRESSED COMPRESSOR AIR FILTER RESIDUAL 02 IN AIR VACUUM PUMP VACUUM PUMP RESIDUAL O2 IN AIR RECYCLE PURGE IN AIR Nitrogen Generator N2 Sirocco User s Manual Initial start up Installation Receiving the generator All units have been carefully inspected before transport Visual checks for damage and func tional tests should be performed upon receipt Any damage must be immediately noted and reported The generator must only be returned according to the shipping instructions pro vided Placing the generator The nitrogen generator must be placed on a flat level vibration free shock free surface Do not place the generator over a source of heat as this may cause the device to overheat The unit should not be in contact with any other objects on any side and the air inlet must not be blocked Leave at least 30 cm of free space at rear for ventilation Do not operate the generator in a sealed or unventilated room Do not operate the generator at below freezing temperatures Operation is guaranteed at operating temperatures between 15 and 35 C WARNING Normal precautions for any nitrogen supply should be taken when using the generator
14. use damage to the N2 SIROCCO or can lead to incorrect gas supply A Warning Read this manual before you start the installation and putting into operation of the N2 SIROCCO Prevent accidents and damage to the N2 SIROCCO Contact your supplier if you detect a problem that you cannot solve with this manual Only service engineers that are qualified to work on electric and pneumatic equipment are allowed to do the installation maintenance and repairs Un qualified people are not allowed to repair the equipment Lift the N2 SIROCCO with a forklift Follow the legislation and instructions for operating the forklift Do not tamper or experiment with the equipment Do not exceed the technical specifications for the N2 SIROCCO Warning nitrogen and oxygen The N2 SIROCCO generates nitrogen as a product Oxygen enriched air is re leased as waste Nitrogen can cause suffocation Oxygen enriched air leads to increased risk of fire in the event of contact with inflammable products Make sure that there is adequate ventilation at all times The N2 SIROCCO is not designed for installation in an Exx classified area Do not install the N2 SIROCCO in an area where explosive mixtures may oc cur Warning electricity Only service engineers that are qualified to work on electric equipment are allowed to do the installation maintenance and reparations Disconnect the main power supply before you do the maintenance or repair If a serv
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