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DB Series Nitrogen Generator
DB5-20 Model
6.2 Initial Startup
Startup should only be performed once the generator has been properly installed,
according to this user guide, and Section 6.1 “Pre-Startup Procedure” has been reviewed
REFER TO FLOW SCHEMATICS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL DETAIL.
1. Verify the “O/I” switch is in the “O” position.
2. Plug the generator’s power cord into a properly protected 120 VAC, 1-phase, 60 Hz power source.
3. Close the following valves:
a. Manual drain valve on nitrogen buffer tank
b. Manual ball valves
(MBV 101, MBV 102)
used for system de-pressurization
c. Manual block valve (customer supplied and installed)
4. Open the following valves:
a. Manual isolation valve
(MIV 101)
– nitrogen outlet from generator to buffer tank
b. Manual isolation valve
(MIV 102)
– nitrogen outlet from buffer tank to generator
c. Manual vent valve (customer supplied and installed)
5. Once the compressed air system is pressurized, gradually open the manual isolation valve
at generator inlet to slowly pressurize the generator and nitrogen buffer tank.
**IMPORTANT: FAILURE TO GRADUALLY OPEN INLET VALVE COULD DAMAGE THE GENERATOR.**
6. Turn the “O/I” switch is in the “I” position. The generator will begin to cycle.
7. Once there is sufficient pressure, adjust the outlet pressure regulator
(PRV 101)
until the gauge
indicates the desired setting.
8. Open the nitrogen outlet product control valve
(PCV 101)
to vent the off-spec nitrogen to
atmosphere. Set the outlet flow to one-half of the designed flow rate based on the desired purity.
Refer to nitrogen flow table in Section 1.2 “Flow Rates.”
**IMPORTANT: ENSURE THE NITROGEN IS VENTED TO A SAFE LOCATION WHERE THERE IS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION.**
9. Verify outlet pressure reading. Adjust using the outlet pressure regulator
(PRV 101)
if necessary.
10. Once the oxygen content is at acceptable levels, re-adjust the nitrogen outlet product control valve
(PCV 101)
to full flow rate (based on the desired purity) show in flow tables.
11. Gradually close manual vent valve (customer supplied and installed) to discontinue venting nitrogen to
atmosphere.
12. Gradually open manual block valve (customer supplied and installed) to allow flow to downstream
product or production processes.
13. Verify outlet pressure reading. Adjust using the outlet pressure regulator
(PRV 101)
if necessary.
WARNING
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