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The Leader in Nitrogen Generation Technology 

FPS-900 O&M Manual 
Revision: 2; 7/2020 

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1.4.  Important Information 

 
All personnel (and their supervisors) installing, operating, and maintaining the 

N

2

-BLAST

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 must read 

and fully understand this manual prior to installing, operating or performing maintenance.  
 
The 

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produces nitrogen (N

2

) at a low flow rate, which quickly dissipates into the air. N

2

 gas is 

not poisonous, but do not directly inhale, since high concentrations can cause asphyxiation. Install the 
unit in a well-ventilated room that is not sealed off from normal living space air changes. 
 
All personnel involved with the installation, operations, and maintenance of the 

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2

-BLAST

 ®

 

must follow 

safe working practices, including OHSA and local health/safety code regulations. 
 

1.5.  Limits of Liability 

 

Buyer’s

 

exclusive remedy for all claims shall be for damages, and seller’s total liability for any and all 

losses and damages arising out of any cause whatsoever including, without limitation, defects in or 
defective performance of the system, (whether such claim be based on contract, negligence, strictly 
liability, other tort or otherwise) shall in no event exceed the purchase price of the system in respect of 

which such cause arises or, at seller’s option, the repair or replacement of such; and in no event shall

 

seller be liable for incidental, consequential or punitive damages resulting from any such cause. 
 
Seller shall not be liable for, and Buyer assumes all liability for, the suitability and the results of using 
nitrogen by itself or in any manufacturing or other industrial process or procedure, all personal injury and 
property damages connected with the possession, operation, maintenance, other use or resale of the 
System. Transportation charges for the return of the System shall not be paid unless authorized in 
advance by Seller. 

 

NOTE: Any MODIFICATIONS made by the customer, without the written consent of South-Tek 

Systems, will void the product’s warranty.

 

 

 

1.6.  Service Return Policy 

 

Follow these procedures to return the system when performing site repairs is not possible: 
 

 

The owner must get a Return Material Authorization number, which references the model and serial, 
from South-Tek Systems. South-Tek Systems will not accept any items for service or credit without 
written authorization from South-Tek Systems. 

 

Return all items within the original packaging material if possible. Package all items for safe return to 
South-Tek Systems. South-Tek Systems will not be responsible for damages, which occur in transit. 
Damages occurred from failing to adhere 

to these procedures will be the customer’s responsibility. 

Contact South-Tek Systems for a return shipping address. 

 

Shipping charges must be prepaid on all returns. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for N2Blast FPS-900

Page 1: ...The Leader in Nitrogen Generation Technology FPS 900 Fire Protection Systems O M Manual Version 2 7 2020 2020...

Page 2: ...4 3 Electrical Requirements 4 4 Site Specifications 5 PRODUCT INSTALLATION 9 5 1 Mounting 5 2 Installation Arrangement 5 3 Panel Layout and Gas Connections 6 SYSTEM DESIGN 13 6 1 Key Features 6 2 Spec...

Page 3: ...designing nitrogen generators for worldwide distribution Why not produce nitrogen at your facility for a fraction of the cost versus endlessly paying for bulk liquid or delivered gas cylinders We mak...

Page 4: ...e repair or replacement of such and in no event shall seller be liable for incidental consequential or punitive damages resulting from any such cause Seller shall not be liable for and Buyer assumes a...

Page 5: ...rs Make sure that replacement parts meet or exceed the original parts specification Only competent individuals train and authorized can install operate perform maintenance and repair Isolate incoming...

Page 6: ...Read the manual before installing and operating the nitrogen generator to prevent accidents and damages Contact the supplier for questions not answered in this manual Only use the FPS 900 for its desi...

Page 7: ...mate controlled 60 80 F room Always keep N2 BLAST in an upright position or preferably in the box as shipped Read entire manual and make all connections per instructions before connecting power Keep a...

Page 8: ...nt is greater than 50 feet consult with a piping contractor for proper line size 4 3 Electrical Requirements The N2 BLAST FPS 900 requires 120VAC 50 60hz 1ph and draws 8A 240VAC is also available thou...

Page 9: ...LAST FPS 900 first with the provided bolts lock nuts 4 Optional If wall studs are not 16 center to center reinforce the mounting area with a 1 2 or thicker plywood prior to hanging the system Use best...

Page 10: ...sult in bodily harm or damage to the system as well as voiding the system s warranty Item STS Part Description QTY 1 TYP1P UNIT TYP1P Unit Shown 1 2 800 133 S 100 200 Mounting Bracket 1 3 800 134 B TY...

Page 11: ...d connections Item STS Part Description QTY 1 800 111 FPS 100 Red Tank with Label 1 2 A01 0100 A Tank Strap Assembly 1 3 A01 0100 S A Tank Manifold with 0 500 Nozzles 1 Should this handle be in the cl...

Page 12: ...3 Audible Electrical Buzzer Audible Alarm 4 0 100 PSIG Pressure Gauge N2 Storage Tank Pressure Gauge 5 PLC System Controller 6 OD Through wall Coupling OD Drain 7 NPT Way Ball Valve AIR BYPASS TOP 8...

Page 13: ...o filters between the compressed air and O2 separation beds the particulate and coalescing The 5 micron particulate filter catches the bulk particles and the 0 1 micron coalescing catches the remainin...

Page 14: ...signal can be an audible visual and dry contact connection to the Building Management System BMS Power cycle the unit to reset the alarm but avoid doing this multiple times without finding the cause...

Page 15: ...the major control functions and instrumentations associated with the nitrogen generators All programs are proprietary and password protected from the factory Do not alter any controls or instrumentat...

Page 16: ...it is active Note resetting this will also trigger the Customer Alarm Relay for one second Blastoff Simulation Hold the Set Button for 7 seconds Passcode Screen will pop up 1 Press the Set Button one...

Page 17: ...manual bypass mode by turning the handle on the left side of the cabinet With the handle in the Bypass Mode the bypass alarm triggers an audible and visual alarm Air n2 bypass on the screen A dry cont...

Page 18: ...below Function Data Type Modbus RTU Address Units Status Read Write Running Standby BOOL 00012 0 Standby 1 Running R Common Alarm BOOL 00004 1 Good 0 Alarm R BlastOff Alarm BOOL 00015 0 Good 1 Alarm...

Page 19: ...ng the Up and Down buttons 3 Press the ENT Button to confirm the entry It will bring Hold Set Screen press NEXT button to get to the analog output screen 4 20 out Using the up and down buttons buttons...

Page 20: ...power connection is correct 3 Turn the 3 way ball valve on the generator s left side to the Nitrogen Out position 4 Open the inlet ball valve on the nitrogen storage tank 5 Close the outlet ball valv...

Page 21: ...oss Consult with your installer if you cannot find the leakage area 8 2 1 To determine if the leak is between the Generator and the Nitrogen Tank 1 With the unit powered on close off both ball valves...

Page 22: ...n off the unit and open the front cabinet door 2 Locate the air filters on the bracket in the middle of the cabinet See Figure 7 3 Make sure the filters are completely depressurized by checking the pr...

Page 23: ...P The Leader in Nitrogen Generation Technology FPS 900 O M Manual Revision 2 7 2020 Page 23 of 29 Figure 7 FPS 900 Filter locations Particulate Filter Coalescing Filter Air in Pre Filter...

Page 24: ...tions about the performance and or maintenance of the system They will be best suited to answer your questions and your quickest solution on any issues you may have If they cannot be reached contact t...

Page 25: ...andby Mode When the pressure drops by about 7 10 psig the system should go into Run Mode and begin to refill the storage If you are out specifications we need to determine where the issue is Contact t...

Page 26: ...add set points and alarms to trace the oxygen content in system and maintain the purity of the nitrogen gas There is two sensor options for this feature Max O2 100 Range sensor O2 PCENT PPM Trace Par...

Page 27: ...P The Leader in Nitrogen Generation Technology FPS 900 O M Manual Revision 2 7 2020 Page 27 of 29 Figure 7 Setting screens Flow Diagram...

Page 28: ...ction Data Type Modbus RTU Address Units Status Read Write High oxygen Alarm Percent BOOL 00108 0 Good 1 Alarm R High oxygen Alarm PPM BOOL 00117 0 Good 1 Alarm R Pressure cut in Double integer 40144...

Page 29: ...anged to a different specification at the factory s option Any work performed by an unauthorized person company or usage of non factory parts may void all warranties to the product Any item not manufa...

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