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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY ……… ............................................................................................................... 1
SERVICE …….. ............................................................................................................... 5
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 7
Helium Compressor, Model F-20L ...................................................................... 7
PRINCIPLES of OPERATION ........................................................................................ 9
DESCRIPTION
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Components ..................................................................................................... 11
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................... 13
F-20L Compressor (low voltage model) ............................................................. 13
Electrical Characteristics ................................................................................. 13
Power Consumption ........................................................................................ 13
Compressor Control ........................................................................................ 14
Front Panel Connections ................................................................................... 14
Front Panel Mounted Items ............................................................................... 14
Environmental Requirements ............................................................................ 14
Mounting Position .............................................................................................. 15
Cooling Requirements ..................................................................................... 15
Water Quality Requirements .............................................................................. 15
Helium Gas Pressures ..................................................................................... 16
Refrigerant Quality ........................................................................................... 16
Color Codes ...................................................................................................... 16
Optional Spacing ............................................................................................... 16
Maintenance Intervals ....................................................................................... 16
Noise Level ....................................................................................................... 16
Dimensions ....................................................................................................... 16
Weight .............................................................................................................. 17
General Operating Conditions ........................................................................... 17
Supplier Name and Address .............................................................................. 17
Product End of Life Instructions ......................................................................... 17
Regulatory Compliance ..................................................................................... 18
INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 21
Introduction ....................................................................................................... 21
Receipt Inspection Instructions .......................................................................... 21
Unpackaging and Product Inspection Instructions ........................................... 22
Compressor Location ....................................................................................... 24
Caster Removal ................................................................................................ 24
Electrical Supply Connection – Field Wiring Instructions.................................... 24
Coolant Connections ......................................................................................... 25
Compressor Checkout ..................................................................................... 26
Install the Gas Lines ......................................................................................... 27
Install the Cold Head Cable(s) .......................................................................... 28
Remote On/Off cable (Optional Accessory) ...................................................... 29
Prestart Check ................................................................................................... 29