User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR CARBON DIOXIDE ........................................................................ 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR NITROUS OXIDED ......................................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 5
PROPERTIES OF CARBON DIOXIDE ............................................................................................... 5
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................ 6
TANK CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................................................. 6
PIPING AND CONTROLS ............................................................................................................... 6
Fill................................................................................................................................................... 6
Liquid and Vapor Connections ....................................................................................................... 6
Instrumentation ............................................................................................................................... 7
Safety Relief ................................................................................................................................... 7
Refrigeration ................................................................................................................................... 7
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................... 8
HANDLING ....................................................................................................................................... 8
INSTALLATION CHECKS .............................................................................................................. 8
CUSTOMER INSTALLED EQUIPMENT/PIPING ......................................................................... 8
RIGGING ......................................................................................................................................... 10
OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................... 12
PURGE PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................... 12
FILLING PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................. 13
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................. 13
LEAK TEST ..................................................................................................................................... 14
HAND VALVES .............................................................................................................................. 14
BACK PRESSURE VALVE ............................................................................................................ 14
RESETTING BACK PRESSURE VALVE ................................................................................. 14
PRESSURE AND LIQUID LEVEL GAUGES ............................................................................... 14
CASING AND VACUUM MAINTENANCE .................................................................................... 15
CHECKING VACUUM ................................................................................................................... 15
VACUUM GAUGE TUBE .............................................................................................................. 16
ANALYZING VACUUM DETERIORATION ............................................................................... 16
TESTING FOR CASING LEAKAGE ............................................................................................. 17
BREAKING VACUUM ................................................................................................................... 17
RE-EVACUATION PROCEDURE ................................................................................................. 19
PAINTING ........................................................................................................................................... 19
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PERTAINING TO PAINTING OPERATIONS ................................. 19
MOVING THE TANK ......................................................................................................................... 20
TROUBLE-REMEDY GUILD ............................................................................................................ 20
RECOMMENDED TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS ...................................................... 21
REPLACEMENT PARTS.................................................................................................................... 22
APPENDIX A: CONTENTS GAUGE CHARTS ............................................................................... 23
APPENDIX B: OPTIONAL REFRIGERATION SYSTEM KIT ...................................................... 33
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 33
Condenser Unit ................................................................................................................................. 33
Tank Evaporator Coil ....................................................................................................................... 33
Pressure Control Switch ................................................................................................................... 33
Thermostatic Expansion Valve and Bulb ......................................................................................... 34
Filter / Drier and Sight-glass ............................................................................................................ 34
APPENDIX C: Requirements for Installation and Use Within New York City Fire Department Jurisdiction……...36