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Start-Up Sequence
Before the Generator is connected to the application, the Generator
should be operated in isolation (i.e. not connected to the application)
for thirty minutes. This is to ensure any impurities present are purged
from the system. Failure to do this may harm the application.
Pressure will start to build in the internal storage tanks which can be monitored by
watching the output pressure gauges on the front panel. This will climb to the factory
set pressure as noted in the specifications.
Once this pressure is reached, the compressors will continue to run until the internal
tank upper pressure limit is reached and the compressor has run for a period of at least
two and a half minutes.
The compressors will then rest until the internal tank lower pressure limits is reached.
Once this limit is reached the compressors will switch back on again. This compressor
cycling is normal and will continue throughout the operation of the Generator.
When the system has been operated for a period of 30 minutes, all the internal pipe-
work and storage tanks will have been purged with nitrogen/dry air.
Once purged, and the tubes can be connected at the rear of the unit. The generator
should be allowed to run for 1 hour to allow the gas to reach purity.
Normal Operation
The Genius 3030/3031 Gas Generator is designed specifically to minimize operator
involvement. Given that the system is installed as described in earlier sections and is
serviced in accordance with the specified maintenance recommendations (see Service
Requirements), then it should simply be a matter of turning the Generator on when it is
required.
The Generator will automatically produce the factory set flow and pressure as detailed
in the Technical Specifications.
On Demand Gas
The generator will produce nitrogen on demand. If the application is operating
and requires a gas flow, the system it is connected to will supply this to suit the
requirements of the application. If the application requirement for gas stops, the system
will also stop, once it has reached its upper set limit in the internal storage tanks. If the
demand from the application starts again, the system will detect the demand for gas
and will automatically start again to suit the demand.
CAUTION