1.1 Markings and Symbols................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Unpacking the equipment ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Overview of the equipment ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 System layout and location ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
4 Operating the Generator................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Overview of controls ................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.2 Starting the generator ............................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.3 Stopping the generator ............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
4.4 Menu Interface............................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
5.2 Service Intervals ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
5.3 Service Kits ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
5.4 Service Procedures ................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
5.5 Service Record........................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Important: Do not operate this equipment until the safety information and instructions in this user guide have been read and
understood by all personnel concerned.
WARNING - USER RESPONSIBILITY
FAILURE OR IMPROPER SELECTION OR IMPROPER USE OF THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN OR RELATED ITEMS CAN CAUSE
DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
This document and other information from Parker-Hannifin Corporation, its subsidiaries and authorized distributors provide product or system
options for further investigation by users having technical expertise.
The user, through its own analysis and testing, is solely responsible for making the final selection of the system and components and assuring
that all performance, endurance, maintenance, safety and warning requirements of the application are met. The user must analyze all aspects of
the application, follow applicable industry standards, and follow the information concerning the product in the current product catalog and in any
other materials provided from Parker or its subsidiaries or authorized distributors.
To the extent that Parker or its subsidiaries or authorized distributors provide component or system options based upon data or specifications
provided by the user, the user is responsible for determining that such data and specifications are suitable and sufficient for all applications and
reasonably foreseeable uses of the components or systems.
Only competent personnel trained, qualified, and approved by Parker domnick hunter should perform installation, commissioning, service and
repair procedures.
Use of the equipment in a manner not specified within this user guide may result in an unplanned release of pressure, which may cause serious
personal injury or damage.
When handling, installing or operating this equipment, personnel must employ safe engineering practices and observe all related regulations,
health & safety procedures, and legal requirements for safety.
Ensure that the equipment is depressurised and electrically isolated, prior to carrying out any of the scheduled maintenance instructions
specified within this user guide.
Note: Any interference with the calibration warning labels will invalidate the gas generator’s warranty and may incur costs for the re-calibration of
the gas generator.
Parker domnick hunter can not anticipate every possible circumstance which may represent a potential hazard. The warnings in this manual
cover the most known potential hazards, but by definition can not be all-inclusive. If the user employs an operating procedure, item of equipment
or a method of working which is not specifically recommended by Parker domnick hunter the user must ensure that the equipment will not be
damaged or become hazardous to persons or property.
Most accidents that occur during the operation and maintenance of machinery are the result of failure to observe basic safety rules and
procedures. Accidents can be avoided by recognising that any machinery is potentially hazardous.
Details of your nearest Parker domnick hunter sales office can be found at www.domnickhunter.com
Retain this user guide for future reference.
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1.1 Markings and Symbols
NITROX
NITROGEN (N2)
GAS
NON-FLAMMABLE
DO NOT BREATHE
COMPRESSED
Asphyxiant in high
concentrations. No odour
Slightly lighter than air.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Breathing 100% nitrogen will produce
immediate unconsciousness and death
due to lack of oxygen.
The following markings and international symbols are used on the equipment:
Caution, Read the User Guide.Pressurised components on the system
Safety Information
Risk of electric shock.
Wear ear protectionRead the User Guide
Use a forklift truckConformité Européenne
The following symbols are used within this user guide:
Highlights actions or procedures which, if not performed
correctly, may lead to personal injury or death.
Highlights actions or procedures which, if not performed
correctly, may lead to damage to this product.
Remote control. Generator may start automatically
without warning.
NITROGEN (N
NITROX
DO NOT BREATHE
Asphyxiant in high concentrations. No odour. Slightly lighter than air.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Breathing 100% nitrogen will produce
)
2
immediate unconsciousness and death due to lack of oxygen.
NON-FLAMMABLE COMPRESSED GAS
Highlights actions or procedures which, if not performed
correctly, could lead to electric shock.
When disposing of old parts always follow local waste
disposal regulations.
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2 Description
The MAXIGAS range of nitrogen generators operates on the Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) principle to produce a continuous stream of
nitrogen gas from clean dry compressed air.
Pairs of dual chamber extruded aluminium columns, filled with Carbon Molecular Sieve (CMS), are joined via an upper and lower manifold to
produce a two bed system. Compressed air enters the bottom of the ‘online’ bed and flows up through the CMS. Oxygen and other trace gases
are preferentially adsorbed by the CMS, allowing nitrogen to pass through.
After a pre-set time the control system automatically switches the bed to regenerative mode. All of the contaminants are vented from the CMS
and a small portion of the outlet nitrogen gas is expanded into the bed to accelerate the regeneration. At the same instant the second bed
comes on-line and takes over the separation process.
The lower purity (%) generators use an equalisation phase designed to reduce energy consumption and enhance the overall performance of the
generator. Immediately after the adsorption phase the inlet, outlet and exhaust valves close on both beds. The upper and lower equalisation
valves open, allowing the pressure to equalise between the beds.
Once equalised the bed entering regeneration is depressurised. The oxygen adsorbed during the adsorption phase is vented to atmosphere via
an exhaust valve and silencer. The bed entering the adsorption phase is pressurised using a controlled flow of nitrogen gas from the nitrogen
buffer vessel (Back Fill) and a controlled flow of clean, dry, particulate free compressed air (Front Fill).
The CMS beds alternate between separation and regeneration modes to ensure continuous and uninterrupted nitrogen production.
The oxygen concentration in the nitrogen stream is analysed continuously. If the concentration exceeds the required production level, the
nitrogen outlet is closed and the gas is vented to atmosphere. Normal operation will resume when the purity recovers.
2.1 Technical Specification
ParameterUnits
Inlet Air QualityISO 8573.1: 2001Class 3.2.2
Inlet Pressure
Inlet Temperature
Port Connections
Air Inlet G1”
N2 Outlet to BufferG1”
N2 Inlet from BufferG1/2”
N2 OutletG1/2”
Supply Voltage
Powe rW38
FuseA
Ambient Temperature
Humidity
IP RatingIP20 / NEMA 1
Pollution Degree2
Installation CategoryII
Altitude
NoisedB(A)<75<80
barg
(psig)
o
C
o
F)
(
V ac
(50/60Hz)
o
C
o
(
F)
m
(ft)
104106108110112116120
(88 – 145) and (145 - 261)
(Anti Surge (T), 250v, 5 x 20mm HBC,
Breaking Capacity 1500A @ 250v, UL Listed)
50% @ 40
MAXIGAS
6 – 10 and 10 - 18
5 – 50
(41 – 122)
115 / 230 ± 10%
3.15
5 – 50
41 – 122
o
C (80% MAXd 31oC)
< 2000
(6562)
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2.1.1 Dimensions
Please refer to diagram A1 in Annex A.
Description
Model
104
106
108
110
112
116
120
A
mm
(ins)
692
(27.24)
861
(33.90)
1029
(40.51)
1198
(47.17)
1368
(53.86)
1765
(69.49)
2043
(80.43)
B
mm
(ins)
322
(12.68)
491
(19.33)
660
(25.98)
829
(32.64)
998
(39.29)
1314
(51.73)
1652
(65.04)
C
mm
(ins)
1895
(74.59)
1895
(74.59)
1895
(74.59)
1895
(74.59)
1895
(74.59)
1895
(74.59)
1895
(74.59)
D
mm
(ins)
550
(21.65)
550
(21.65)
550
(21.65)
550
(21.65)
550
(21.65)
550
(21.65)
550
(21.65)
E
mm
(ins)
500
(19.68)
500
(19.68)
500
(19.68)
500
(19.68)
500
(19.68)
500
(19.68)
500
(19.68)
F
mm
(ins)
366
(14.41)
G
mm
(ins)
861
(33.90)
H
mm
(ins)
981
(38.62)
I
mm
(ins)
1724
(67.87)
Weight
Kg
(lbs)
336
(741)
394
(869)
488
(1076)
582
(1283)
676
(1490)
864
(1905)
1052
(2319)
2.2 Unpacking the equipment
The generator is supplied in a wooden crate. It is recommended that the crate be moved into position using a forklift truck or pallet truck.
Remove the generator from the wooden crate using an overhead crane. The following illustrations give guidance on the safe slinging and lifting
techniques. Please refer to diagram A2 in Annex A.
Remove the silencer from the generator prior to unpacking it.
Care should be taken and inspection undertaken during unpacking to ensure that the product is not damaged.
Verify that all component parts have been supplied with the generator as listed below:
DescriptionPart NumberQty
User Guide17 650 00001
Ball valve Kit Comprising of:
1/2” Ball Valve
1/2” 3 – way Ball Valve
1” BSPP Ball Valve (x 2)
Dust Filter AR020CBMX60 446 23001
Access door key27 650 00441
Non-return valve *.60 650 00241
* The non-return valve is only supplied with high purity generators (10ppm and 100ppm).