Instruction Manual

Amico Source Equipment

c. Check the size of the intake piping is still suitable at the new equivalent length. Should there be

any discrepancies, re-estimate the next larger size and replicate the steps above. The line

may also be sized more precisely by conducting an actual calculation. Intake piping must be

sized to induce no more than 4inches water column vacuum at the compressor when all

compressors are operating. (Use total capacity for this calculation with all compressors running).

For unusual lengths or other circumstances, please contact your Local Amico Source representative for

assistance.

5. Finalize the connection to the distribution piping and size the system piping.

6.3.8 Specication

1. Select the sections appropriate to the technology and system layout desired.

2. Note into the specication any exceptional requirements (soft starters, etc.) that are necessary.

3. Schedule on the drawings the medical air plant selected.

Schedule at least:

a. The capacity per compressor and total system capacity.

b. kW per compressor and Horsepower.

c. Voltage, Hz, and phase desired.

6.3.9 Technology Comparison Chart

Amico Source oers several technologies for medical air, each of which has its own advantages and drawbacks. This

page summarizes these as an aid in the selection of the correct technology for your specic application.

Characteristics Scrolls Reciprocating

Size     • 10HP   • 10HP

dBa@10HP    • 73   • 84

LPM@828kPa    • 798L/Min  • 985L/Min

Advantages    • Compactandlight • Customizable  

weight conguration

     • Reliable  • Extremelyreliable

     • Lownoiselevel • BesteciencyCFM/hp

(Very quiet and vibration free)

     • Easytomaintain

Format    • ModularStacking• ModularStacking

     • HorizontalTankMount• HorizontalTankMount

     • SkidMount • SkidMount

MaximumPressure   • 862kPa(125psig) • 827kPa(120psig)

SCFM@120psig   • 28.2SCFM  • 34.8SCFM

Disadvantages    • Lessconvenientwhen• Louderthanscroll

servicing large capacities