Bulletin TI-LCMS-SF5000J
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Super Flow Tri-Gas Generators
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The tower module is a stainless steel vessel filled with catalyst, equipped with a cartridge heater.
During operation, hydrocarbons are oxidized into carbon dioxide and water vapor. The catalyst
bed is maintained at the required temperature for optimal oxidation by the heater’s temperature
controller. A coiled nickel-copper aftercooler and fan cool the hot outlet air from the hydrocarbon
removal module, resulting in zero grade air.
There are three final activated carbon modules and filters located at the outlet gases that protect
the gas purity from environmental contaminants to assure medical/research grade is entering the
instrument.
There are three diagnostic indicator lights on the LCMS Super Flow 5000 Tri-Gas Separation
Cabinet:
Low Pressure LED (yellow)
: The “Low Pressure” LED illuminates with an audible beep to indi
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cate the inlet pressure is less than 105 psig (7.2 barg). The alarms are activated at start-up until
the receiver tank pressure reaches the 105 psig set point. Models LCMS-SF5001T,
LCMS-SF5001NT, the set point is 85 psig (5.8 barg).
System Ready LED (green)
: The “System Ready” LED indicator has two functions: If the green
“System Ready” LED is blinking (once per 12 seconds), the generator is in start-up mode. The
“System Ready” LED indicator will illuminate when the generator has completed its warm-up
phase and is ready to deliver gases to the instrument.
Low Temperature LED (yellow)
: The “Low Temperature” LED indicator has three functions.
The LED is lit solid when the zero air module is heating up during the start-up phase. If the LED
is solid for longer than 20 minutes, there may be a possible fault with the hydrocarbon catalyst
heater or the electrical connections to it. If the LED is blinking, it is time to replace the hydrocar-
bon catalyst module as part of the routine maintenance of the generator.
There are two diagnostic indicator lights on LCMS Super Flow 5000 compressor cabinet.
High Temperature LED (red)
: The “High Temperature” LED indicator illuminates when the com
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pressor pump has reached its maximum temperature. The compressor will shut down.
Power On LED (green):
This indicates the compressor is operating.
Hydrocarbon Removal
Diagnostics
Installation
All installation, operation, and maintenance activities for the Tri-Gas Generator Series should be
performed by trained personnel using reasonable care to avoid injury or damage.
The LCMS-SF5000 Generator has casters and is packed in two wooden shipping containers.
The Installation Kit, consisting of plastic tubing, silencers, and a plastic disposal container, is
packed inside one container. Remove the wire L-shaped fasteners from the top and one end of
the container (see figure 5).
Do not attempt to lift the generator from the container.
Remove
and locate the plywood ramp (see figure 6). Check the locking casters are unlocked. Move the
two cabinets down the ramp. Move the generator and installation kit to its installation location.
Model LCMS-SF5001NT is not equipped with casters and requires a mobile cart to move to its
location.
Unpacking
Outlet Carbon
Scrubbers & Filters
