AirSep SeQual Workhorse Series, Instruction Manual

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Workhorse-8 Instruction Manual 5
AirSep Corporation
1.0 Introduction
1.1 GENERAL
The operation of the Workhorse Oxygen Concentrator is based on the pressure
swing adsorption (PSA) cycle using synthetic zeolite molecular sieve. The
Workhorse Oxygen Concentrator is capable of delivering oxygen flows up to 8
standard cubic feet per hour (SCFH) / 3.8 liters per minute (LPM) at over 90% by
volume oxygen concentration. The main components of the Workhorse Oxygen
Concentrator are a SeQual ATF Oxygen Concentrator Module and an oil-less air
compressor. Optionally, an oxygen monitor may be installed to continuously monitor
the system’s output.
Typical applications for the Workhorse Oxygen Concentrator include aquaculture
and ozone generation for water treatment. AirSep can supply oxygen systems
ranging in capacity from 8 SCFH to 5,500 SCFH).
1.2 CAUTIONS, WARNINGS AND HAZARDS
Oxygen is a powerful oxidizing agent. Material that burns in air and even some material
that will not burn in air are easily ignited and burn rapidly in high concentrations of
oxygen. For safety concerns, all possible sources of ignition must be kept away from
the oxygen concentrator and preferably out of the room in which it is being used.
Observe strict cleanliness procedures when fabricating and connecting the oxygen
piping. It is imperative that oxygen systems be properly cleaned and inspected to
insure that no combustible materials remain in the system. Do not allow the free
flow of oxygen from any ATF module or from any point on the oxygen manifold
Ensure that the Workhorse Oxygen Concentrator is in a well ventilated area. If
the space is occupied, sufficient ventilation must be provided to prevent the
accumulation of low oxygen concentration waste gas in the space.
Do not allow rain or condensation to contact the Workhorse Oxygen Concentrator.
The Workhorse Oxygen Concentrator is not weather proof. It must be operated
indoors or in an enclosure in a non-condensing environment.
The Workhorse Oxygen Concentrator should be installed and operated per the
Compressed Gas Association Guide P-8.1–2016 “Safe Installation and Operation
of PSA and Membrane Oxygen and Nitrogen Generators.”