Operation and Maintenance Manual for the
NF500 and NF1000 Nitrogen Farm
P/N 5050-0493 REV. B
October 2005
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TITLE PAGE
General Information
Introduction.................................................................................................3
Specifications
Environmental Specifications.....................................................................4
Specifications NF1000 & NF500................................................................4
Performance...............................................................................................4
Parts Identification................................................................................................5
Safety
Safety Guidelines.......................................................................................6
Disclaimer...................................................................................................6
Features.....................................................................................................6
System Set-Up
Connection and Operation.............................................................................7
Compress Air Supply.....................................................................................7
Start-Up .........................................................................................................7
Shutdown.......................................................................................................7
Maintenance..................................................................................................7
Air Filter Replacement Procedure .................................................................7
Membrane Replacement Procedure .............................................................7
Parts List
NF 1000 Replacement Parts List...............................................................8
NF 500 Replacement Parts List.................................................................8
Service .................................................................................................................8
“SODRTEK by PACE” LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT..............................9
Contact Information.............................................................................................10
CAUTION
READ THE SAFETY AND APPLICATIONS INFORMATION SECTION IN THE OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING YOUR
NITROGEN FARM SYSTEM.
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General Information
Introduction
This manual will provide the user with the basic information to properly operate and maintain the
PACE NF1000 & NF500 Nitrogen Farms. If you encounter any difficulty operating your system, or
have any questions, call your local authorised PACE dealer or contact PACE Applications
Engineering directly at the United Kingdom Office on Tel: (44) 01908 277666, Fax: (44) 01908
277777, or PACE Technical Support at the US Office on Tel: (301) 490-9860, Fax: (301) 490-0193.
The PACE NF1000 & NF500 Nitrogen Farms represent the latest technology in affordable Nitrogen
Generation. These farms
allow the production of nitrogen-enriched air for use in soldering
applications.
WARNING
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE APPLICATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES,
FILTER REPLACEMENT SCHEDULES, MONITORING RECOMMENDATIONS AND
SAFETY GUIDELINES CONTAINED HEREIN AND IN OTHER RELEVANT PRODUCT
SAFETY LITERATURE (I.E., MATERIALS SAFETY DATA SHEETS) PROVIDED WITH THE
SUBSTANCES AND EQUIPMENT COULD RESULT IN RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY, FIRE
OR EXPLOSION.
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