Bulletin TI-FID1000J
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Technical Information
FID1000 and 2500 Gas Stations
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Parker Balston FID 1000 and
FID 2500 Gas Stations
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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Figure 1 - FID Gas Stations
FID Gas Stations (see Figure 1) are completely engineered systems designed to produce
ultra pure, dry hydrogen gas from deionized water using a Proton Exchange Membrane cell.
The hydrogen generator utilizes the principle of electrolytic dissociation of water and hydrogen
proton conduction through the membrane. The hydrogen stream is dried using a coalescing
filter,a drying tube and dessicant. The outlet pressure of the hydrogen unit is 60 psi
(4.08 Barg) with a maximum hydrogen delivery flow rate of 90 cc/min for Model 1000, and
250 cc/min for Model 2500. The FID gas stations are ideal for use as fuel gas in Flame Ion-
ization Detectors (FID’s), Trace Hydrocarbon Analyzers, and other general laboratory equip-
ment requiring a source of pure hydrogen.
Parker Balston Gas Stations also incorporate a Zero Air Generator (ZAG) which will replace
inconvenient high pressure gas cylinders as a source of hydrocarbon-free air. This will purify
on site compressed air to a total hydrocarbon concentration of less than 0.1 ppm (measured
as methane). The ZAG may be used to generate fuel for Flame Ionization Detectors (FID’s)
or for a zero reference for any instruments which measure hydrocarbon concentration. Model
1000 is capable of producing 1000 cc/min of zero grade air and will serve up to three FID’s,
and Model 2500 will serve up to six FIDs.
General Description
These instructions must be thoroughly read and understood before installing and
operating this product. Any modification of the product will void the warranty. Failure
to operate this product in accordance with the instructions set forth in this manual and
other safety governing bodies could jeopardize the safety of the operator and void the
safety certification of this product.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Technical Services Department
at 800-343-4048, 8AM to 5PM Eastern Time or email at [email protected]
(North America only). For other locations, please contact your local representative.
Do not use a Hydrogen gas storage vessel in conjunction with the Hydrogen generator.
Stored quantities of hydrogen pose an explosion hazard.
Normal precautions for any hydrogen supply should be taken when using the hydrogen
generator. DO NOT USE IN A SEALED OR UNVENTED ROOM.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME OR OTHER IGNITION SOURCE WITHIN
10 INCHES (25cm) OF THE OXYGEN VENT!
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