RIX Industries 2PS-15-115, Operating Instructions Manual

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Chapter 3 - Start-Up & Operating Parameters
3.1 Pre-startup System Inspection
1. Visually inspect the entire system for obvious damage or leakage. Fix all issues that are
found. If major shipping damage is found contact RIX for repair or replacement parts.
2. Ensure that any safety guards are securely attached.
3. Ensure supply pressure is within the range stated in
Compressor Specifications
.
3.2 O2 Burn-In Procedure
This procedure should be followed at initial start-up and anytime the compressor or associated
plumbing is disassembled and exposed to the atmosphere. All components must be oxygen clean
before proceeding.
1. Pressurize the system with clean, dry nitrogen or with a clean, dry nitrogen/oxygen mixture
not exceeding 30% oxygen.
2. Run compressor at conditions stated in
Compressor Specifications
, using a closed loop if
necessary.
3. Slowly inject oxygen into the inlet while venting the compressor discharge until the unit is
running on pure oxygen. This step should take at least 30 minutes. This will allow any
organic materials left in the system to safely oxidize.
3.3 Start-Up
After performing the pre-startup system inspection, start the unit. When starting the compressor
for the first time or after servicing, check for leaks in the plumbing – see
Section 7.2
for
recommended leak check procedure. After correcting any leaks in the system, restart the unit and
observe gas pressures and temperatures. The pressure will increase based on back pressure from
the User’s downstream plumbing. Gas temperature will also rise in conjunction with the
compression ratio of each stage.
All shutdown devices and control logic should be tested before the system is put into autonomous
operation.