O&M Manual v2
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1.
I
ntroduction
South-Tek Systems welcomes you to the exciting world of Nitrogen Generation! We provide leading edge
technology in
Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA)
type Nitrogen Generators that allow you to produce
Nitrogen at your own facility. Our technology allows you to reduce your N2 gas costs by as much as 90%
versus purchasing from a gas supplier. We develop PSA systems worldwide that are utilized in industrial, lab,
and military settings. We pride ourselves with our abilities to communicate and engineer Nitrogen Generation
systems to meet specific requirements of our customers!
Here at South-Tek Systems, we engineer simple, turnkey generators to provide cost-effective means of
producing your own nitrogen gas. Our technology is based on years of R&D on how to most effectively
utilize Carbon Molecular Sieve (CMS) to filter the nitrogen from the other gases in the air. We use the
highest quality CMS provided to the market which goes through extensive in house quality testing procedures.
Our design principles require clean dry compressed air being delivered into two pressure vessels packed with
CMS. We’ve engineered our systems to provide our customers with years of confidence and reliability in the
nitrogen generator with the proper maintenance and care.
Each Nitrogen Generator comes individually tuned, pre-tested and certified to meet the customer’s specified
nitrogen flow rate and purity using our Data Acquisition System (DAS). Our certification provides the
necessary criteria to replicate a successful field installation. Our systems are turn-key with detailed drawing,
manual, and phone/text support. We also have field service, commissioning, and other engineering services
available.
The N
2
-BLAST
®
provides an economical, precise means of generating high purity nitrogen. Since air is
comprised of ~79% N
2
we simply and cost-effectively separate the N
2
from the air. Nitrogen is an inert gas
(non-combustible) and widely used in thousands of industries along with Fire Protection Systems. The N
2
is
“generated” by means of our PSA technology.
* * * Read before installing and operating the N
2
-BLAST
®
* * *
All personnel (and their supervisors) installing, operating, and maintaining the N
2
-BLAST must read and fully
understand this manual prior to installing, operating or performing maintenance on the system.
The N
2
-BLAST produces Nitrogen (N
2
) at a low flow rate, which quickly dissipates into the air. N
2
gas is not
poisonous but the gas should not be directly inhaled, since in high concentrations, they can cause
asphyxiation. Ensure that the unit is installed within a well-ventilated room, one that is not sealed off from
normal living space air changes.
All personnel involved with installation, operations, and maintenance of the N
2
-BLAST must follow safe
working practices, OHSA, and local health/safety code regulations during the installation, operation, and
maintenance of the unit.
Electrical Requirements: Connect the N
2
-BLAST to an electrical supply following all local safety regulations.
Ensure the unit is supplied with 110V/60hz power rated at 20 amp service. The unit must be grounded.
Servicing the N
2
-BLAST. Before personnel attempt to service the unit, ensure the power switch has been
turned to the off position, then disconnect the unit’s external power cord from the building electrical power
supply. Always follow specific manuals from STS when servicing your system.
