Bulletin TI-N2-1100K
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Quick Start Summary
Parker Balston Model HPN2-1100, UHPN2-1100
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The inlet fitting for the Nitrogen Generator is 1/4" female NPT, and the outlet fitting is 1/8" female
NPT. A shut-off valve and pressure regulator should be installed directly upstream from the
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UHP Nitrogen Generator (see Figure 4). The shut-off valve isolates the unit from
the compressed air line for maintenance and troubleshooting activities. The pressure regula-
tor controls the inlet air pressure and should be set to deliver compressed air to the generator
between 60 psig and 125 psig (4.1 barg and 8.6 barg).
The Parker Balston Nitrogen Generator should be located in an area where the ambient tem-
perature is between 60°F and 100°F (16°C and 38°C). Installation of the nitrogen generator in an
area where the ambient temperature is not within the recommended range may adversely affect
the performance and/or life of the system or void the warranty. Install the generator in a location
which is protected from severe weather conditions, and is free from excessive ambient dust or dirt.
Compressed Air -
The Parker Balston Nitrogen Generator requires a source of clean, dry com-
pressed air for optimal operation. The compressed air should be as close to instrument quality as
possible and supplied at a dewpoint less than or equal to 60°F (15°C), and at a pressure between
60 psig and 125 psig (4.1 barg and 8.6 barg). If the incoming air pressure is less than 60 psig (4.1
barg), an alarm will beep, and the system may go into a modified start-up mode (see "Pressure
Interruptions" for more details). The supply air should be at room temperature and relatively free
of water, compressor oil, hydrocarbons, and particulate matter. If the compressed air supply has
excessive oil and water carryover from the compressor, install a prefilter upstream from the gen-
erator (see Recommended Accessories section).
Chlorinated hydrocarbon compounds and chlorofluorocarbons (or freons) will permanently
contaminate the hydrocarbon catalyst module in the UHPN2-1100 UHP Nitrogen Generator. Ex-
treme care should be taken when specifying an air supply for the generator to ensure that these
compounds are not present in the air supply nor likely to get into the compressor providing air
to the generator.
The hydrocarbon catalyst module can also be contaminated by high concentrations of lead,
sulfur, or phosphorous compounds, heavy metals, and long chain polymers. Care should be
taken to avoid introducing these compounds into the Parker Balston UHPN2-1100 UHP Nitrogen
Generator. Specifically, assure that none of these compounds are stored near the inlet to the
compressor supplying the system with compressed air. The intake for the compressor should
be vented to the outdoors.
If any potentially damaging hydrocarbons, chlorofluorocarbons, chlorinated solvents or other
similar components are used in close proximity to the generator or to the compressed air sup-
ply, an auxiliary hydrocarbon scrubber (P/N 76080) should be installed directly upstream from the
generator.
The inlet air supply should be supplied by 1/4" or larger tubing. At least 1.5 SCFM (42 lpm) of
compressed air should be available for the generator to operate properly.
Power -
The Parker Balston Nitrogen Generator may be operated by a 120 VAC or 230 VAC, 50/60
Hz power supply.
Parker Hannifin recommends the use of a surge suppressor with the Nitro-
gen Generator to protect the unit from electrical surges and spikes and to maintain the product
warranty.
The generator is shipped with a tag on the power receptacle which specifies the factory
setting of the voltage selector. For optimal performance of the generator, set the voltage selec-
tor to match the local power supply. (
Note:
The "NA" version of the generator is designed to run
only on 120 VAC power.) To change the setting on the voltage selector, simply remove the selec-
tor/fuse drawer from the receptacle using a small screwdriver, turn the selector so the desired
voltage shows in the window, and reassemble. To connect the generator to the power supply, plug
the female end of the electrical cord into the receptacle on the right side of the generator, and the
opposite end into a three-pronged earthed power receptacle.
Main supply line voltage must be
within 10% of nominal rated voltage for the generator.
Before plugging power cord into power receptacle, check the voltage selector setting. The volt-
age setting must match the local power supply voltage.
Piping Components -
The inlet and outlet ports for the Parker Balston Nitrogen Generator are
located on the right side of the unit (see Figure 1). The inlet port is 1/4" female NPT, and the cus-
tomer supplied inlet tubing and fittings should be clean and rated for 125 psig (8.6 barg).
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