Instruction Manual
Amico Source Equipment
2. Each compressor shall be equipped with an integral air-cooled after cooler designed for a maximum
approach temperature of 7.0°C (15°F) ambient, a CRN certied moisture separator complete with
electronic drain valve.
3. All required type “K” copper tubing or brass pipe to interconnect all compressor set components,
with unions for ease of servicing.
4. Compressor motors shall be a NEMA rated, open drip proof unit with 1.15 service factor suitable for
______ Volt, ____ Phase, ___Hz.
5. All moving parts (fans, pulleys and belts) shall be fully protected by an OSHA approved enclosure.
6. All support structures shall be a minimum of 10 Gauge Steel.
B. Receiver:
The receiver is to be a welded steel, ASME certied steel tank that is Canadian Registration Number (CRN) registered,
a working pressure of 1378 kPa (200 psi) or greater. The receiver shall be sized in accordance with the requirements
of the medical air compressor system and the calculated system design ow, and in compliance with all the require-
ments for unred pressure vessels specied in CSA B51. The receiver shall also include:
1. Receiver shall be galvanized inside and outside
2. Automatic and manual drain valves
3. A pressure gauge
4. A sight glass assembly with guard
5. ASME rated pressure relief valve
6. Shut-o valves
7. Equipped with a means of bypassing to allow repair without interruption to the system
C. Piping and Control Components
The piping and control components for each compressor shall include:
1. Intake lters
2. A non-return valve on the outlet
3. Flexible inlet and outlet couplings
4. Inlet and outlet shut-o valves
5. A pressure relief valve
6. A condensate separator and drain (CRN registered)
7. An unloader valve
8. A means of removal of the compressor for service or replacement without interruption to the
system
The air source for the compressor shall be outdoor air and the intake shall be:
a. At least 3 m (10ft) away from any door or operable window and 15 m (50ft) from any
exhaust (e.g. vacuum pump discharge or sanitary vent exhaust).
b. At least 3 m (10ft) above grade.
c. The intake opening shall be turned downward, screened, and shall be accessible to
authorized personnel for cleaning, inspection and servicing.
d. Placed in a location where it will not draw in contamination from exhaust systems
(e.g. contamination from furnaces, gasoline or diesel engines, vacuum systems, or
scavenging systems).
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