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Narrow Body EL2.1 (REV. A)
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Owner's Manual
2021-03-22
EL 2.1 -
Owner’s
Manual - Rev.02
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Mar 2021
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Appendix III.
Draining the EL2.1
Time required 5-10 minutes
Materials required
Safety Glasses
Nitrile Gloves
Clean 5L container
The module must be drained for transport, installation and before the routine changing of the
electrolyte in the Electrolyser to prolong system life. To do this the device must be first switched into
Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata trovata.
, using a command from the Enapter App. Follow the
steps outlined on the App, or use the instructions below.
Warning!
Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of all chemicals
used, before handling them. All persons draining and handling the
electrolyte from the systems must be informed about any potential
hazards involved with their activities.
Attention:
Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. Avoid any
contact with eyes and skin.
If you come into contact with the drained solution, immediately wash the
affected area and refer to the material safety data sheet of potassium
hydroxide and potassium carbonate.
Attention:
Carefully read the instructions below before beginning work.
Follow the instructions
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if you have any questions, please contact the
Enapter support team.
Ensure
all material used to store and contain your electrolyte solution is
chemically compatible with its contents.
Step 1)
Put on PPE. The minimum required equipment are safety goggles to protect from splashes
and nitrile gloves. Ensure your working area is clean to avoid chemical contamination and
potential exposure hazards.
Enable maintenance mode using the Enapter App.
Step 2)
Attention: the unit should be kept powered on, if possible.
Step 3)
Prepare the container to catch the drained liquid and insert the end of the drainpipe into it.
Step 4)
Take out any tube or fitting attached to the "O2 VENT" to let the air fill into the tank when the
solution is drained.
Step 5)
Fully insert the supplied male CPC quick connector into the valve bulkhead labelled
"FILL/DRAIN". The solution will start pouring out immediately.
Step 6)
Collect the drained liquid in an appropriate container and place in a chemical waste container.
Do not flush to sewer. Dispose of the liquid in compliance with local and national regulations.
Step 7)
Once water stops pouring, safely remove the drain connector. To disconnect, push the button
and pull the connector out of the bulkhead.