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Summary of Contents for MB-115

Page 1: ...November 21 2002 APPLICABILITY A RIX COMPRESSORS MICROBOOST Owner s Manual CONFIGURATION A MB 115 MB 230 ...

Page 2: ... be kept clean and free from contamination especially hydrocarbon contamination or any flammable material This compressor is shipped oxygen clean and must be maintained that way to avoid the hazard of explosion or fire Safety warnings are provided in a variety of forms including Safety Labels located on the equipment Safety Messages provided in this manual and proceeded by a safety alert label DAN...

Page 3: ...APPLICABILITY ABCD 3 CONTENTS Introduction 1 Performance 4 Safety 5 Controls and features 6 Installation 8 Operation 10 Servicing 11 Troubleshooting 13 Parts 14 Technical Data 20 ...

Page 4: ...with inlet pressure according to the chart below Microboost Flow Chart 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 0 5 10 15 20 25 Inlet Pressure psig Flow SCFM Top line 60 Hz flow Bottom line 50 Hz flow Inlet Pressure Range 0 25 psig Discharge Pressure Range 0 2200 psig This compressor is designed to compress clean dry oxygen or nitrogen For other gasses contact Rix Industries ...

Page 5: ...h safety devices removed or disabled This includes guards for moving objects protection from high temperatures surfaces pressure relief valves or covers over electrical components DANGER When compressing oxygen it is critical that the surfaces in contact with oxygen be kept clean and free from contamination especially hydrocarbon contamination or other flammable material This compressor is shipped...

Page 6: ...6 APPLICABILITY A CONTROLS AND FEATURES POWER ENTRY THERMAL OVERLOAD PRESSURE SWITCH ACCESS UNDERNEATH ON OFF ROCKER SWITCH START PUSHBUTTON LIGHT ...

Page 7: ...n is provided for starting the compressor With the unit plugged into a source of electric power and the On Off rocker switch in the On position the Start Pushbutton can be pressed to start the compressor motor The compressor runs until the pressure switch signals it to stop or until the On Off rocker switch is switched Off Pressure Switch The pressure switch is provided to automatically stop the c...

Page 8: ...8 APPLICABILITY A INSTALLATION 14 8 12 8 1 7 1 3 1 1 7 9 POWER ENTRY MODULE INLET CONNECTION 1 4 NPT DISCHARGE CONNECTION 1 4 NPT ...

Page 9: ...mpressor is off Pressure gauges should be installed at the suction and discharge to help in monitoring performance and for troubleshooting Plug into a source of power that is protected for 15 amps 115 V or 10 amps 230 V Connect the compressor suction to a source of clean dry gas regulated not to exceed 25 psig Filtration to 2 micron max particle size is recommended Particle contamination can cause...

Page 10: ...as pressure at the compressor discharge prior to starting If the compressor stalls it is probably because there is residual pressure in the system Push the Power On rocker switch to the ON position Push the Start pushbutton the compressor should come on Verify that the compressor comes on and the Start pushbutton light is illuminated Periodically monitor the compressor for proper operation Observe...

Page 11: ...ges The compression valves are designed into the tube fittings for the first and second stages suction and discharge These valves are not designed to be serviceable except by the factory To replace a valve remove the fitting nut and tube line and then remove the valve When reinstalling a valve make sure that the O ring is in place and is lightly lubricated with oxygen compatible grease such as Kry...

Page 12: ... are not meant to be serviced except by the factory If it becomes necessary they may be replaced with new valves using care so that the surfaces in contact with oxygen do not become contaminated The first and second stage relief valves are located on the side of the compressor The third stage or final relief valve is located inside the base of the compressor Setting The Pressure Switch A pressure ...

Page 13: ... high see overload causes listed above Relief valves leaks or relieves Likely causes 1 A valve problem either suction or discharge in the next higher stage of compression 2 A faulty relief valve damaged seat or maladjustment Low flow Likely causes 1 A leak in a tube or pipe fitting on the compressor 2 A leaking relief valve 3 Worn piston seals in the compressor Compressor stalls Likely causes 1 Me...

Page 14: ...14 APPLICABILITY A PARTS BREAKDOWN 3 2 1 4 ...

Page 15: ...PART NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION 1 107 6858 1 MOTOR 46 6970 1 GEARBOX 2 G100 MB A 1 COMPRESSOR see separate parts list page 17 3 G200 MB 115 B 1 BASE see separate parts list page 19 4 138 5777 1 POWER CORD MICROBOOST Model MB A 115 115 V 50 60 Hz ...

Page 16: ...16 APPLICABILITY A PARTS BREAKDOWN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 49 48 47 46 45 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 11 22 23 25 26 27 28 30 31 32 33 34 44 12 29 9 17 24 9 ...

Page 17: ... 36 20 5021 1 Washer AN 5 8 Steel 12 XAD15 A8451 2 Discharge Valve 1 st 2 nd 37 16 A8955 1 Gasket 13 X125 A8440 1 Seal 3 rd Stage 38 181 6287 1 Bearing 14 X123 120 5 1 O ring 3 rd Stg Cylinder 39 NPN REF Washer part of gearbox 15 X63 B7013 1 Cylinder Liner 3 rd Stg 40 125 6029 1 Seal 16 X54P 4P50NSS 1 Plug 7 16 ST THD 41 63 7067 1 Speedi Sleeve 17 X123 904 5 1 O ring 42 XA515 A8449 1 Relief Valve ...

Page 18: ...18 APPLICABILITY ABCD PARTS BREAKDOWN 10 8 7 6 5 4 24 30 26 29 27 28 23 25 22 21 19 15 18 20 16 17 15 14 13 11 12 1 2 1 3 9 ...

Page 19: ...Pl 15 53 1028 3 Nut Nylock 6 32 Zinc Pl 16 see below 1 Relay 115V 17 X76 5659 1 Pressure Switch 18 X10 B7562 1 Manifold Block 19 X54P 1 4CDS 1 Street Elbow 1 4 T 20 X515 61 1 Relief Valve 2400 psi 21 163 7586 1 Circuit Breaker 22 32 4164 4 Bolt Round Head 10 24 1 2L Zinc Pl 23 X54P 229 64B 1 Hose Barb Elbow 24 138 5705 1 Electrical Connector 25 32 1184 2 Bolt Flat Head 6 32 1 2L SS 26 X54P 44CBUSS...

Page 20: ...e and a discharge valve These one way poppet valves control the direction of gas flow from stage to stage Relief valves are also provided on each stage to prevent overpressurization in the event of a poppet valve failure The heat generated during compression is removed in the cylinder block which has a relatively large thermal mass and cooling fins Peak gas temperatures are held under 250 o F A di...

Page 21: ...w tr blue white yellow green yellow tr red blue yellow tr black orange M 115 VAC Input 33 34 L N A2 A1 C NC 34 44 43 CAP M R1 2 Motor R1 1 03 04 START Circuit Breaker 1A 01 230 VAC Input Pressure Switch a b R1 L Power Switch red yellow tr blue yellow white orange black blue yellow tr green yellow tr red 44 43 A1 A2 N L 33 34 34 NC C ...

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