- The manifold setup allow us to leave it pumping 2, 7 or 12 cyclinders at a time.
- Once the compressor reachs 232bar it will automatically switch off, if it doesn’t there are pressure relief valves that start releasing gas at about 235bar which prevents overfilling the cyclinders
- If for some reason the compressor can’t reach 232bar, commonly because there is a blown ‘O’ ring so the compressed gas is escaping, there is a timer switch which will cut off the compressor
- On the right as you enter stores is an emergeny shut-off button which will kill the compressor. Handy for blown ‘O’ rings. You have to twist to disengage once pressed, if the compressor won’t start check this hasn’t been accidently knocked.
Note: These instructions are to be used as a reminder only. Do not use the compressor unless you have been taught how to do so.
How to Use the Compressor
Topping-Up already pumped cylinders
Further Notes
- Try not to fully open any valves on the compressor as it causes more wear and tear on the valve seats. There will be more then enough gas flow with just one full turn.
- Only open pillar valves by a couple of turns, again – there will be enough gas flow.
- Whenever gases change pressure a temperature change will occur. For a number of reasons, you should attempt to minimise this. i.e. don’t equalise the pressure between a completly empty cylinders alongside full cylinders.
- Slow gas movement is best. Slowly open all valves at all times especially when there is a large difference in pressure on each side of the valve.
- It is possible to add and remove cylinders in certain combinations when the compressor is running, resist from doing this as its not possible to hear if there is a leak when the compressor is running.
- When using the Nitrox clean filter (not explained here), never pump with the full power of the compressor. This will tunnel the medium.
- Please do not use the Nitrox clean stuff without signing the sheet and without being fully shown how to use it.