Algas SDI ZIMMER, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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OPERATION
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WARNING
The equipment described in this manual is designed to operate with
LP-gas, a flammable fuel under pressure. The nature of the
application involves inherent hazards that could result in injury.
Only a TRAINED and FULLY QUALIFIED person should service this
equipment.
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Putting your vaporizer into service
After completing the piping work, leak test all connections with a
soap solution and pressure from the tank or cylinders, or from a
pressure tap and compressed air bottle.
To initiate operation of the
ZIMMER vaporizer, engage the electrical
supply at the disconnect and open all valves in the liquid supply line
to the vaporizer.
Depending on the conditions, it could take up to 2-5 minutes for the
vaporizer to be ready for full use, though around 1 minute is more
typical.
Open the isolation valve located at the outlet of the vaporizer.
If starting the system for the first time, set the first stage regulator at
the outlet of the vaporizer to 5 psig (0.35 barg) or at the desired
pressure. This pressure should be kept as low as possible to
reduce the risk of vapor re-liquification.
The system should now be ready for use. The vaporizer is
designed to be used continuously and can also idle for long periods
of time when not in use.
NOTE
During the first few days of use it is a good practice to blow-down
the drip leg and strainer to remove any debris which may be left
over from installation.