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Instrument Air: A Beaconmedæs Continuing Education Publication
Instrument Air: A Beaconmedæs Continuing Education Publication
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Pneumatic power and medicine . 2 The paper reviews the background of the most recent
The purpose and the history of Medical Support gases. addition to NFPAs piped gas systems and discusses
when the use of Instrument Air might be appropriate.
Why Change . 3 Also reviewed are the rules for the application. Design
Why consider instrument air in lieu of Nitrogen? guidance is provided to allow a system to be sized and
implemented.
Dollars and Cents . 4
How to estimate the economics of an instrument air
system.
Pneumatic power and Medicine
NFPA Rules for Instrument Air . 4
What is an instrument air system and what are the Medical facilities are very familiar with compressed air. A
requirements as found in the standard. typical facility uses any number of individual air systems
for power and control. These are as diverse as the laundry
Design and installation . 8 compressor for running the washers and dryers, a sterilizer
Design issues with instrument air pipelines. compressor for the autoclaves and decontamination systems
in central sterile supply and the HVAC compressor for the
Change of Use . 11 pneumatic controls in the air conditioning system.
Converting nitrogen pipelines to run instrument air.
Given how familiar hospitals are with compressed air, it
seems odd that most North American hospitals of any size
supply nitrogen into the operating rooms to run surgical
tools - a task easily within the capabilities of an appropriate
compressed air system.
There is a vestigial holdover from the use of compressed 3. The management cost, including the labor involved in
air for surgical tools in use in North America even today. hustling the cylinders from the dock to the manifold,
Surgical tool hoses are still often fitted with a quick attaching and detaching them, and moving the
connect fitting on the end called a Schrder connector empties back to the dock, plus the management
- originally manufactured by the Schrder Automotive involved in keeping track of cylinder inventories and
Division, and used in garages to run their air-powered reordering).
tools (the historic origin of our elegant surgical tools is not
medical, but industrial). While it is possible to reduce these costs in many cases by
using cryogenic liquid in place of gas cylinders, the costs
Oddly, although the pipelines changed from air to nitrogen, are never completely eliminated, and the installation of
Schraeder never did make the change. Even today the a large cryogenic source system may be problematic in
version of that connector in most common use is stamped other ways.
Air - Schrder itself never made a nitrogen-specific
connector, and only very recently have their successor Generally speaking, an Instrument Air system is going to
companies created one. be more expensive to purchase than a similar capacity
manifold or bulk liquid system. However, the Instrument
Although Nitrogen systems have become the general Air itself is less costly on a volume to volume basis, so
standard, there have always been a small number of North the Instrument Air system will pay for itself over time.
American facilities willing to question this. These facilities Exactly when the crossover will occur will vary. In some
have installed air systems to drive tools, following their own cases, the crossover may be so far out that an Instrument
instincts in light of an absence of guidance in the NFPA Air system would be a questionable investment. In other
or CSA standards. The trend has accelerated somewhat cases the payback is so quick that Instrument Air would be
in the last decade, and in the 2002 edition NFPA for the worth retrofitting even where a nitrogen system is already
first time included guidance on these systems. Although in place. In the next chapter entitled Dollars and Cents,
that might make it seem to be something new, in truth it is we give some guidance on how to calculate the crossover
actually a return to something very old. point for your facility.
When the Instrument Air system first appeared in the 2002 The other reason for considering Instrument Air is the
NFPA 99, there was no Instrument Air terminal unit, and variety of applications for which it can be used. NFPA has
thus no outlets, controls or hoses were available. This continuously sought to keep medical gas systems separate
was a problem which prevented many facilities from from all other systems and to ensure that the medical gases
seriously looking at the Instrument Air option. In 2005, are not compromised by use for other purposes. NFPA 99
the Compressed Gas Association resolved this with the 2005 5.1.3.4.2 states Central supply systems for oxygen,
assignment of the CGA 2080 connection to Instrument Air. medical air, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide and all other
The only remaining hurdle therefore is the lack of design patient medical gases shall not be piped to, or used
guidance, which this publication should help address. for, any purpose except patient care application. The
practical effect of this prohibition is found in the Annex
Why Change? A.5.1.3.4.2 Prohibited uses of medical gases include
fueling torches, blowing down or drying any equipment
There are two reasons to consider an Instrument Air system, such as lab equipment endoscopy or scopes, or any other
and it is important to note that neither is specifically purposes. Also prohibited is using the oxygen or medical
medical. In fact, from the medical standpoint, there is very air to raise, lower or otherwise operate booms or other
little to choose between Instrument Air and nitrogen. Both devices.
will drive the tools, both (as contemplated by NFPA 99)
have similar dryness, cleanliness, and operating pressures. Certain of these prohibitions are controversial, but
Except for the costs involved, there is no reason a facility the difficulty they cause can be illustrated. Consider
could not simply continue to use nitrogen. endosurgical areas or central sterile supply. Here, a gas
source is desirable to blow out or dry instruments during
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cleaning and sterilization. Medical Air cannot be used Dollars and Cents
for this purpose, so the only acceptable alternative has
been to install nitrogen. Aside from the cost of nitrogen, A decision to use an Instrument Air system will hinge on
this use implies releasing quantities of Nitrogen into the the payback for most facilities. This can be calculated with
room. Although Nitrogen is itself non-toxic, the release reasonable accuracy if a few questions can be answered.
of too much nitrogen will dilute or displace the oxygen in Clearly, a facility which has some history with an existing
the air and can cause asphyxiation. Nitrogen is therefore nitrogen system will be at an advantage when collecting
not ideal for use in workspace applications such as this, many of these answers, but even while a project is only in
whereas Instrument Air is very suitable. planning one can make a satisfactory estimate. Detail 4
is a listing of the data required. Once you have obtained
Applications for Instrument Air are discussed in NFPA this data, your BeaconMedaes Sales Consultant has a pre
99 5.1.3.8.2.1: Instrument Air shall be permitted to be configured spreadsheet which they can use to help you
used for any medical support purpose (e.g. to operate calculate the relative costs and system payback.
tools, air driven booms, pendants or similar applications)
and (if appropriate to the procedures) to be used in NFPA Rules for Instrument Air
laboratories.
The requirements for Instrument Air sources are found in
Whereas Medical Air is and Nitrogen may be prohibited the NFPA 99 under 5.1.3.8, and a few other requirements
from or undesirable in certain applications, Instrument Air are found throughout the document.
may be used for any of them.
Instrument Air and nitrogen under the standard are meant
The simple conclusion is that Instrument Air offers a very to be opposite sides of the same coin. Indeed, a simple
worthwhile design option. It is not for every facility, guiding principle for working with these systems is that if
because in some it will not offer benefits sufficient to justify in doubt, do what you would have done for Nitrogen, and
the additional up-front costs. But in our studies to date, we you will probably have done the right thing.
are surprised how often and at how low a nitrogen usage we
can justify these systems purely on the money saved. Our The one place where an Instrument Air system is unique
experience suggests it is an option every facility (including is in the design of the source. Instrument Air source
facilities already using nitrogen) should at least examine. equipment is unique in its form, permitted options and
operating requirements. An overall view of the components
of an Instrument Air source under NFPA 99 are shown in
Detail 5 & 6.
Detail 4
Calculating Comparitive Costs for Nitrogen vs. Instrument Air
Number of cylinders or containers used per Month
A
(if you are evaluating a facility which is not yet in operation, see Detail 12) #
B Cost of each cylinder $
C Cost of each Container (if used) $
D Cost of cylinder rental (demurrage) per month $
E Cost of container rental (demurrage) per month $
Labor rate / Hour for the person changing the cylinders or containers
F
(include benefits and overhead costs if appropriate) $
Estimated time required to complete a standard cylinder or container
G change to ONE side of the manifold, including time to travel to and from the
manifold location. (If your estimate is in minutes, 60 for hours) Hours
H Labor cost per change $
Number of cylinders or containers on ONE side of the manifold.
I
(if you are evaluating a facility which is not yet in operation, see Detail X) #
Other known costs (delivery charges, supplier labor charges, manifold
J maintenance or repair, etc.) Ensure these charges are per month.
(if you only know overall charges per year, 12 for monthly average) $
K Cost of Power per kWh
L Years for amortization of capital yrs.
Cylinder Cylinder
Header Header
(manifold)
Medical Air in Cylinders,
purchased per USP.
Pressure Low
Pressure High
The particular aspects unique to Instrument Air can be transition to nitrogen was wet air. In applications like
summarized: tool drive, the dryness of the air is particularly significant,
as the rapid expansion of air in the tools can produce
1. Compressor Type: A compressor used for Instrument Air adiabatic cooling which can condense moisture where it
may be of any type which can produce a pressure greater would otherwise never appear. Therefore, unlike medical
than 200 psig. Instrument Air compressors do not have air, Instrument Air must be dried to a nominal -40dew
to be oilless or oilfree (unlike compressors for Medical point. This will necessitate desiccant dryers in virtually
Air) but may include lubricated types. This is because all cases.
the high pressure required makes lubrication inescapable,
and since Instrument Air is not breathed by the patient or This combination of filters and dryers is intended to produce
mixed with oxygen, any oil (should it enter the system) is air which will comply with or exceed the specifications
less hazardous. of the Instrument Society of America standard S-7.0.01
Quality Standard for Instrument Air.
The extraordinary pressure requirement comes from the
need to ensure that the system can emulate the traditional 4. A secondary or backup system. Unlike other medical gas
nitrogen system, which may operate as high as 185 psig. systems, failure of an Instrument Air system is unlikely to be
185 psig is the pressure at which the Instrument Air pipeline fatal. Nevertheless, the system is critical to any number of
system is designed to operate. Clearly, a compressor with procedures, and if the procedure was suddenly terminated
a top pressure of 175 psig will not be able to achieve this the patient(s) could be at risk. Thus a backup, just like any
requirement. other medical gas system, is required.
2. Specific Filtration and Purification: Although a Unlike other systems however, the requirement for that
lubricated compressor is permitted, oil is not permitted in backup is much less stringent. Uniquely, an Instrument Air
the system. Instrument Air sources must have coalescing compressor may include a redundant compressor(s) (similar
filters to remove liquid oil and activated carbon absorbers to that required for Medical air) or it may be seconded by
to eliminate vapor and gaseous oil. A particulate filter is a bank of cylinders sufficient for one hours operation (a
also required with a nominal pore size of 0.01. hybrid configuration).
3. Dry to -40: Recall that a major reason for the historic The allowance for a cylinder secondary offers a much less
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After NFPA 99 2002 Figure A-5.1.3.8
Detail 6 : Instrument Air Source Systems (Per NFPA 99 A.5.1.3.8 )
expensive option for installing smaller systems, and yet
does not greatly reduce the operational safety of the system
Note (3)
Note (3)
System
overall if properly alarmed.
Fault
Where this cylinder secondary is applied, there is a
special allowance in the standard for placing the cylinder
Note (3) Single signal alternate to having each signal on the master. Must activate when any signal within the double lines in that row activates.
header with the Instrument Air compressor itself. This
Header
Low
2ndry
is an exception to the general rule that cylinders are not
permitted to be in the same room with compressors or
pumps. It applies only to the active header used to back
up an Instrument Air compressor. There is no exception for
Header
In Use
2ndry
loose cylinders, even if those are intended for the Instrument
Air system, so these must be stored in an appropriate room
just like all other medical gas cylinders.
Water in
Receiver
Note (1)
Note (1)
High
Although Instrument Air systems are clearly intended to be
compressor driven (otherwise the operating economies will
be lost) it is possible to use a standard medical gas style
manifold to source an Instrument Air system as well.
down Separator
Water in
Note (1)
Note (1)
High
5. The distribution system for Instrument Air will typically
Reserve
be similar to that for Nitrogen, but given its many potential
Low
Note (1) Recommended when the compressor is water cooled or a water cooled aftercooler is used.
Thermal
Note (2)
Note (2)
Shut-
design will of course depend on the facilitys convenience
and preferences. Some options are illustrated in Details
Reserve
in Use
8-10.
Lag in
Use
6. Outlets for Instrument Air must be non interchangeable
with other medical gases. It is not appropriate to use
Header
Low
2ndry
point
High
Dew
requirements for any outlet:
gas. Vac
Press
Low
Vac
Press
High
Line Pressure
Indicator
Dew Point
Monitor Source Valve D.C. To High
C Pressure
D.C. Terminals
D.C.
Isolation Valve
Instrument Air
Source
High Pressure
Line Pressure
Indicator
Dew Point
Monitor Source Valve D.C. To Low
C Pressure
D.C. Terminals
D.C.
Isolation Valve
Low Pressure
Detail 8
A Dual Pressure Arrangement per NFPA 99 5.1.3.4.6
Page Instrument Air
Area Alarm
Switch/Sensor
Service Valve
Future Valve D.C.
D.C.
Zone Valve
Remote,
pressure controlled IAir Control Panel
Outlet(s) Pressure controlled
outlet on the
Control Panel
Line Pressure
Indicator
Dew Point
Monitor Source Valve D.C.
C
D.C.
D.C.
High Pressure
Detail 9
Local Pressure Control
must be to determine what all the applications demand in low pressure applications from the same source of supply,
terms of pressure and flow, and then to determine the size there are some considerations which will affect the design.
of compressor required. NFPA 99 5.1.3.4.6 discourages the construction of what is
termed a distributed pressure system in favor of two distinct
An Instrument Air system will fall into either (and in some pipeline systems divided at the source and separately
cases both) of two types. Systems for use at high pressures provided with all the necessary controls (see Detail 8).
(e.g. to substitute for Nitrogen) will be designed as would Nevertheless, the language is sufficiently open, and the
Nitrogen systems. Systems for exclusively lower pressure application sufficiently unique that some degree of local
applications (e.g. for labs, central sterile supply, etc.) can pressure control may be permissible.
be laid out like any other pressure gas system.
If local pressure control is desired, the design of the
If it is the desire of the facility to supply both high and system would roughly follow the current practice in the
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Area Alarm
Switch/Sensor
Service Valve
Future Valve D.C.
D.C.
Secondary Regulator
(Provide one for Device Regulator
each device) (Fixed or
adjustable output)
Zone Valve
Uncontrolled
Outlet(s)
Adapter
To Device(s)
fitting
Outlet
Line Pressure
Indicator
Dew Point
Monitor Source Valve D.C.
C
D.C.
D.C.
High Pressure
Detail 10
Secondary Pressure Control
O.R. There, the pipeline delivers the maximum pressure It is also possible to blend the elements of the systems
to ensure the best possible flow rate, and Instrument Air shown in these three figures to create a hybrid system
control panels are placed where necessary for control of appropriate to the facilitys needs.
the pressure to the tools. Similar local pressure control can If a multiple pressure system is contemplated, be sure
be provided for other devices (see Detail 9). to size each of the branches at the appropriate pressure.
Only for the purpose of sizing the source should they be
A third option does exist but is rarely the preferred considered as one system.
implementation. This is illustrated in Detail 10, and simply
involves the piping of the Instrument Air to uniform outlets In the layout process, outlets are placed first. In O.R.
operated at the standard 185 psig, and then regulating each settings where tool drive is required, a pressure control
device with its own portable regulator fitted to the device box is placed on a convenient wall, and includes one
or the permanent outlet. outlet. A second and occasionally a third outlet are placed
in the closest possible proximity to the O.R. table. These
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are often found on the ceiling columns or booms. These The first consideration in sizing is to ensure that the tools
outlets may be slaved from the wall mounted control or which are likely to be in simultaneous use are covered.
they may employ a scaled down version of the control itself These tools can be very demanding, with typical usages
in the ceiling column or boom. Mounting the controller ranging from 225-425 lpm (8-15 scfm). At least this
on the column or boom is generally superior when flow is quantity of air must be available, so this is the minimum
considered, but less desirable from the viewpoint of staff size for a system.
access and ease of use.
More than one location will involve some degree of
After outlets are placed, the actual piping can be run and simultaneous use, and the calculation we recommend is
pipe sizing determined. This aspect of design is covered that used by the HTM 2022 standard from the U.K., which
in detail in Chapter 9 of the BeaconMeds Design Guide allows for one tool at 100% and all remaining tools at 25%.
for Medical Gases. The formula used is :
350 + ((n-1) x 87.5)
Change of Use Where n is the number of locations using the system.
The economic benefits of Instrument Air can be surprising, Where 350 lpm is taken as the base load for a tool, and
and of course it is the facility which is already struggling n is the number of locations piped with Instrument Air
with the costs of a nitrogen system who is likely to see or the number of tools.
them most clearly. NFPA does provide for a system to be
converted from one gas to another in a process termed If other applications are intended to use Instrument
Change of Use. Air, they must be added to the tool demand based on a
knowledge of the actual demand from that application.
Change of Use requires that a system originally intended for Some examples might include: operating pneumatic brakes
one gas and therefore made non-interchangeable for that for booms, which use negligible amounts of air and can
gas be converted so that it is equally non-interchangeable be ignored as a capacity requirement; operating tools in
for the new gas. This means changing the source, changing the morgue, which might be treated like another tool-using
the outlets, changing the demand checks on alarm location; operating a pneumatic O.R. table, which would
components, relabelling and retesting as if the system have to be assessed based on a knowledge of the table
was new. A conversion from nitrogen to Instrument Air itself; general lab uses, which might easily be greater than
is very feasible under these rules. Since the pipeline itself the use of air for tools when totalled.
need not be disturbed, the cost of such a conversion is
not excessive. The sizing of the reserve is identical if a duplex compressor
is used as the source configuration. If the source
Sizing and Selecting an Instrument Air Source configuration is a compressor with a cylinder header as
reserve (a hybrid configuration), then the secondary must
Any Instrument Air source will consist of a primary source contain one hours supply. This is most easily assessed
(usually a compressor) and a reserve source (a second by taking the total demand calculated for the primary
compressor or a manifold header). Each element is sized source and multiplying it by 60 (minutes to hours), then
separately and by its own rules. dividing by 6,200 l (220 scfm) to determine the number of
cylinders required in the secondary (Detail 12 allows you
To size the primary compressor, there are two considerations: to determine this with minimal calculations).
first, the compressor must be large enough to drive all the
tools, and second we dont want to make the compressor In the rare event that a manifold source will be used, this
any larger than is absolutely necessary. This is particularly will be sized using a simple calculation of one cylinder
true since there is a very large diversity in Instrument Air for each ordinary O.R., and two for each O.R. intended
usage and in fact the average Instrument Air compressor for orthopedic or neurological surgery. Both sides of the
will not run very much. To express this another way, when manifold will be identically sized. If other applications
the Instrument Air is needed, there must be enough of it, are also going to be served form the manifold, they must
but it is only typically needed in short bursts, so the system be assessed individually.
may sit idle for long periods.
The selection of the Instrument Air source may be made
The picture can be further complicated if the Instrument Air from Detail 13, which also will link you to the necessary
is being used for purposes in addition to driving surgical information for system dimensions.
tools. Naturally, some of the other applications may
place more steady demand on the system and change the Conclusions and Cautions
diversity required.
We believe that ultimately Instrument Air, especially when
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Compressor(s)
5 7 11 16 Secondary Cylinder Hybrid Systems
Counts
14x14 7-14
13x13 6-13 Source Type Legend
12x12 6-12
11x11 5-11
10x10 5-10
9x9 4-9
8x8 4-8
Cylinder
7x7 3-7 Manifolds
6x6 3-6
5x5 2-5
4x4 2-4
3x3 1-3
2x2 1-2
1 10 20
Number of Locations piped with Instrument Air
Notes: The ranges given for manifolds reflect a low (dark blue) and a high (white)
estimate. The low estimate applies only if all locations are of the general O.R. type,
the high estimate applies if all are of the specialty O.R. type. Factor your selection
based on the proportion of each in the project.
* Hybrid configurations marked with a * are systems with two compressors of this
size as the primary source. They are not duplex systems in the usual meaning of one
compressor in service, one on standby, but have two compressors available in the
primary role with cylinders as the secondary.
compared to Nitrogen, is a superior choice for any facility frame for that payback. Naturally, the general rule will be
which needs high pressure gas for any reason. In the long the more gas used, the faster the payback. Small facilities
run, the benefits are so compelling that we can anticipate using very little gas may find the payback too far in the
nitrogen systems disappearing from the scene, entirely future to justify the initial outlay, large facilities with heavy
replaced by Instrument Air. usage may find the savings grand enough to justify even
However, that is some time in the future, and any facility a complicated change of use program. The only way to
built since at least the 1970s probably has a nitrogen know is to do the math.
system already in place. Although the economics of
Instrument Air are compelling, they are far more complex We highly recommend that every medical gas design
when a legacy system must also be considered. engineer add Instrument Air to their repertoire, and in
future evaluate every facility as a potential candidate. They
Instrument Air systems are more costly initially, but the will find in most cases Instrument Air is a money saver for
gas is far less expensive per liter. This means that there their client.
is a payback for virtually any Instrument Air installation,
whether new or a change of use. The question is the time Facilities who have to work to keep their nitrogen
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systems from going empty should also look closely at the well enough alone in the interim.
possibilities of performing a change of use conversion.
They are likely to find the economics more favorable than There are other possibilities for reducing the cost and labor
they expected. involved with nitrogen which may be a half-way solution
for such facilities. These involve conversion from cylinder
That middle range of facilities whose nitrogen usage is (gaseous) sources to container (liquid) sources. While
a nuisance but not high enough to justify the costs of nitrogen will always be more expensive than compressed
conversion will be the ones who will have to refuse change air, the reduction in cost can be significant, and the
of use. Should they ever be fortunate enough to renovate reduction in labor can be greater yet. More details on these
their O.R. or build new, they will certainly find Instrument systems can be obtained in the BeaconMedaes Applications
Air very attractive, but they may be best advised to leave Guide to Cryogenic Liquid Manifolds available through
your BeaconMedaes representative.
Detail 13
System Selection Table, Instrument Air Compressors
Capacity NFPA Complete System
@ 200 psig Envelope Dimensions (inches)
Cyl. Information
SCFM LPM Format HP Count Width Height Depth Sheet Page
16.5 467 Duplex1 7.5 NA 103.5 84.5 67 SSB-120-10 15
24 679 Duplex1 10 NA 103.5 84.5 67 SSB-120-10 15
33 934 Triplex1 7.5 NA 138 84.5 67 SSB-120-11 17
48 1,359 Triplex1 10 NA 138 84.5 67 SSB-120-11 17
49.5 1,401 Quadruplex1 7.5 NA 172.5 84.5 67 SSB-120-12 19
72 2,038 Quadruplex1 10 NA 172.5 84.5 67 SSB-120-12 19
Hybrid Systems
16.5 467 Simplex2 7.5 5 89.5 85 67 SSB-120-10 21
24 679 Simplex2 10 7 89.5 85 67 SSB-120-10 21
33 934 Duplex2 7.5
Call for information
48 1,359 Duplex2 10
Notes
1. Capacites are shown as NFPA capacities with one compressor running and one in standby. Capacity shown is net
system capacity, not simple compressor capacity (systems losses are already deducted).
2. Capacites are shown as NFPA capacities with compressor(s) running and cylinder header in standby. Capacity
shown is net system capacity, not simple compressor(s) capacity (systems losses are already deducted).
Instrument Air Duplex Single Point Connection (SPC) Base Mount Systems
(7 - 10 HP)
SPECIFICATION
SPC (Single Point Connection) System Design Isolation System
The instrument air system shall be of a single point connection Each compressor and motor assembly shall be fully isolated
base mounted design consisting of two compressor modules from the main compressor module base by means of a four
with dryers, and a single control module with control panel, point, heavy duty, spring isolation system for a minimum of
air receiver, filtration system and oil/water condensate 95% isolation efficiency. Where required by local or state
separator. Each module has a maximum base width of 34.50" regulation, optional seismically restrained isolators can be
(88 cm), and be fully compliant with the latest edition of provided at an additional cost. Each main compressor module
NFPA 99. The modules shall be assembled as one unit with base frame shall not exceed 34.50" in width.
single point connections for air discharge, electrical and
condensate drain. Control Module with Air Receiver/Filter/Regulator
Compressor/Dryer Module (Compressor, Drive, Motor, System
Piping, Dryer) The control module shall include a NEMA 12, U.L. labeled
The compressor shall be a high pressure "oil-lubricated" control system, duplexed final line filters, regulators, oil
continuous duty rated type. The design shall be two staged, indicators, and a condensate oil/water separator and dew point
air-cooled, reciprocating type with corrosion resistant reed monitor. All of the above shall be factory piped and wired in
type valves with stainless steel reeds. Both oil scrapper ring accordance with NFPA 99 and include valving to allow
and piston rings shall be made from long lasting special cast complete air receiver bypass and an air sampling port. The
iron and designed for continuous duty operation. The vertical air receiver shall be ASME Coded, National Board
crankshaft shall be constructed of forged steel and fully Certified, galvanized, rated for a minimum 250 PSIG design
supported on both ends by heavy duty ball bearings and seals. pressure and includes a liquid level gauge glass, safety relief
The crankcase shall be constructed of gray cast iron. valve, manual drain valve, and automatic solenoid drain valve.
Maximum heat dissipation shall be achieved through cast iron Control System
cylinders with external cooling vanes. Cylinder sleeves are not The control system shall have an HMI touch screen control,
required. Both low and high pressure pistons are made from automatic lead/lag sequencing with circuit breaker disconnects
cast aluminum with chrome-moly piston pins. Second stage for each motor with external operators, full voltage motor
cylinder head shall be equipped with a wired shutdown switch starters, overload protection, 24V control circuit and hand-off-
for high discharge air temperature. The connecting rod shall auto selector switch for each compressor. Automatic
be of a one-piece design. The compressor shall be v-belt alternation of both compressors based on first-on/first-off
driven through a combination flywheel/sheave and steel motor principle with provisions for simultaneous operation if
sheave with tapered bushing and protected by an OSHA required. Automatic activation of reserve unit, if required, will
approved totally enclosed belt guard. A sliding motor activate an audible alarm as well as a visual alarm on the
mounting base that is fully adjustable through twin adjusting HMI. The HMI displays service due, run hours for each
screws shall achieve belt tensioning. The motor shall be a compressor, system status, operating pressure, dew point and
NEMA rated, open drip proof, 1800 RPM, with 1.15 service high discharge air temperature shutdown. A complete alarm
factor suitable for 208 or 230/460V electrical service. Each and service history is available on the HMI.
compressor shall have its own inlet air filter mounted on the
first stage compressor heads. Discharge air from the first Dew Point Transmitter
stage compressor cylinder passes through an air-cooled The control module shall incorporate a dew point transmitter
intercooler prior to entering the second stage. The second that is mounted, pre-piped, wired to the control panel and
stage discharge air then passes through an air-cooled displayed on the HMI touch screen. The transmitter probe
aftercooler designed for a maximum approach temperature of shall be 316L SS with sintered stainless steel filter and thin
12 F complete with moisture separator and zero loss film polymer sensor. The system accuracy shall be 2 C.
automatic drain valve prior to entering the dryer. The Dew point alarm shall be factory set at -22 F (-30 C) per
compressor discharge line shall include a flex connector, NFPA 99 with remote alarm contacts in the control panel.
safety relief valve, isolation valve, and check valve. The Statement of Warranty
discharge air piping shall be of ASTM B-819 copper tubing, BeaconMeds warrants all Instrument Air Systems, to be free
brass, and/or stainless steel. The discharge flex connector shall of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for
be braided 304 stainless steel, brass, or bronze. Each a period not to exceed thirty (30) months from date of
compressor has its own dedicated dryer. Each dryer is shipment, or twenty four (24) months from date of start-up.
individually sized for peak calculated demand and capable of
producing a -40 F (-40 C) pressure dew point. Dryer purge
only occurs when its respective compressor is running.
Upstream of the dryer will be a separator with a zero loss
drain valve followed by a 0.01 micron coalescing filter. Both
filters shall have element change indicators.
BeaconMeds P. O. Box 7064 Charlotte, N. C. 28241 Phone: (704) 588-0854 Fax: (704) 588-4949 Page 15
This product has been designed to meet U.S. NFPA 99, latest edition.
SSB-120-10
Modifications made to meet current CSA Standards may result in changes to Page 2 of 2
the product's weight and physical dimensions. Please contact BeaconMeds at 10/01/06
(704) 588-0854 or (704) 588-4949 (fax) for further information.
Notes: 1 Normal operating conditions at a maximum ambient of 105 F. Consult factory for higher ambient conditions.
2 All capacities are shown as NFPA system capacities (reserve compressor on standby) and are shown in Inlet Cubic
Feet per Minute (ICFM). System losses subtracted from pump capacity.
3 All system BTU/HR is shown with reserve compressor on standby.
4 * Indicates standard receiver
5 All noise levels are shown in dB(A) and reflect one pump running.
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TRIPLEX 7.5-10
BASE MOUNT
This product has been designed to meet U.S. NFPA 99, latest edition.
SSB-120-11
Modifications made to meet current CSA Standards may result in changes to Page 1 of 2
the product's weight and physical dimensions. Please contact BeaconMeds at 10/01/06
(704) 588-0854 or (704) 588-4949 (fax) for further information.
Instrument Air Triplex Single Point Connection (SPC) Base Mount Systems
(7 - 10 HP)
SPECIFICATION
SPC (Single Point Connection) System Design Isolation System
The instrument air system shall be of a single point connection Each compressor and motor assembly shall be fully isolated
base mounted design consisting of three compressor modules from the main compressor module base by means of a four
with dryers, and a single control module with control panel, point, heavy duty, spring isolation system for a minimum of
air receiver, filtration system and oil/water condensate 95% isolation efficiency. Where required by local or state
separator. Each module has a maximum base width of 34.50" regulation, optional seismically restrained isolators can be
(88 cm), and be fully compliant with the latest edition of provided at an additional cost. Each main compressor module
NFPA 99. The modules shall be assembled as one unit with base frame shall not exceed 34.50" in width.
single point connections for air discharge, electrical and
condensate drain. Control Module with Air Receiver/Filter/Regulator
Compressor/Dryer Module (Compressor, Drive, Motor, System
Piping, Dryer) The control module shall include a NEMA 12, U.L. labeled
The compressor shall be a high pressure "oil-lubricated" control system, duplexed final line filters, regulators, oil
continuous duty rated type. The design shall be two staged, indicators, and a condensate oil/water separator and dew point
air-cooled, reciprocating type with corrosion resistant reed monitor. All of the above shall be factory piped and wired in
type valves with stainless steel reeds. Both oil scrapper ring accordance with NFPA 99 and include valving to allow
and piston rings shall be made from long lasting special cast complete air receiver bypass and an air sampling port. The
iron and designed for continuous duty operation. The vertical air receiver shall be ASME Coded, National Board
crankshaft shall be constructed of forged steel and fully Certified, galvanized, rated for a minimum 250 PSIG design
supported on both ends by heavy duty ball bearings and seals. pressure and includes a liquid level gauge glass, safety relief
The crankcase shall be constructed of gray cast iron. valve, manual drain valve, and automatic solenoid drain valve.
Maximum heat dissipation shall be achieved through cast iron Control System
cylinders with external cooling vanes. Cylinder sleeves are not The control system shall have an HMI touch screen control,
required. Both low and high pressure pistons are made from automatic lead/lag sequencing with circuit breaker disconnects
cast aluminum with chrome-moly piston pins. Second stage for each motor with external operators, full voltage motor
cylinder head shall be equipped with a wired shutdown switch starters, overload protection, 24V control circuit and hand-off-
for high discharge air temperature. The connecting rod shall auto selector switch for each compressor. Automatic
be of a one-piece design. The compressor shall be v-belt alternation of all compressors based on first-on/first-off
driven through a combination flywheel/sheave and steel motor principle with provisions for simultaneous operation if
sheave with tapered bushing and protected by an OSHA required. Automatic activation of reserve unit, if required, will
approved totally enclosed belt guard. A sliding motor activate an audible alarm as well as a visual alarm on the
mounting base that is fully adjustable through twin adjusting HMI. The HMI displays service due, run hours for each
screws shall achieve belt tensioning. The motor shall be a compressor, system status, operating pressure, dew point and
NEMA rated, open drip proof, 1800 RPM, with 1.15 service high discharge air temperature shutdown. A complete alarm
factor suitable for 208 or 230/460V electrical service. Each and service history is available on the HMI.
compressor shall have its own inlet air filter mounted on the
first stage compressor heads. Discharge air from the first Dew Point Transmitter
stage compressor cylinder passes through an air-cooled The control module shall incorporate a dew point transmitter
intercooler prior to entering the second stage. The second that is mounted, pre-piped, wired to the control panel and
stage discharge air then passes through an air-cooled displayed on the HMI touch screen. The transmitter probe
aftercooler designed for a maximum approach temperature of shall be 316L SS with sintered stainless steel filter and thin
12 F complete with moisture separator and zero loss film polymer sensor. The system accuracy shall be 2 C.
automatic drain valve prior to entering the dryer. The Dew point alarm shall be factory set at -22 F (-30 C) per
compressor discharge line shall include a flex connector, NFPA 99 with remote alarm contacts in the control panel.
safety relief valve, isolation valve, and check valve. The Statement of Warranty
discharge air piping shall be of ASTM B-819 copper tubing, BeaconMeds warrants all Instrument Air Systems, to be free
brass, and/or stainless steel. The discharge flex connector shall of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for
be braided 304 stainless steel, brass, or bronze. Each a period not to exceed thirty (30) months from date of
compressor has its own dedicated dryer. Each dryer is shipment, or twenty four (24) months from date of start-up.
individually sized for peak calculated demand and capable of
producing a -40 F (-40 C) pressure dew point. Dryer purge
only occurs when its respective compressor is running.
Upstream of the dryer will be a separator with a zero loss
drain valve followed by a 0.01 micron coalescing filter. Both
filters shall have element change indicators.
BeaconMeds P. O. Box 7064 Charlotte, N. C. 28241 Phone: (704) 588-0854 Fax: (704) 588-4949
Page 17
This product has been designed to meet U.S. NFPA 99, latest edition.
SSB-120-11
Modifications made to meet current CSA Standards may result in changes to Page 2 of 2
the product's weight and physical dimensions. Please contact BeaconMeds at 10/01/06
(704) 588-0854 or (704) 588-4949 (fax) for further information.
Notes: 1 Normal operating conditions at a maximum ambient of 105 F. Consult factory for higher ambient conditions.
2 All capacities are shown as NFPA system capacities (reserve compressor on standby) and are shown in Inlet Cubic
Feet per Minute (ICFM). System losses subtracted from pump capacity.
3 All system BTU/HR is shown with reserve compressor on standby.
4 * Indicates standard receiver
5 All noise levels are shown in dB(A) and reflect one pump running.
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BeaconMeds P. O. Box 7064 Charlotte, N. C. 28241 Phone: (704) 588-0854 Fax: (704) 588-4949
BASE MOUNT
SSB-120-12
QUAD 7.5-10
This product has been designed to meet U.S. NFPA 99, latest edition.
Modifications made to meet current CSA Standards may result in changes to Page 1 of 2
the product's weight and physical dimensions. Please contact BeaconMeds at 10/01/06
(704) 588-0854 or (704) 588-4949 (fax) for further information.
Instrument Air Quadruplex Single Point Connection (SPC) Base Mount Systems
(7 - 10 HP)
SPECIFICATION
SPC (Single Point Connection) System Design Isolation System
The instrument air system shall be of a single point connection Each compressor and motor assembly shall be fully isolated
base mounted design consisting of four compressor modules from the main compressor module base by means of a four
with dryers, and a single control module with control panel, point, heavy duty, spring isolation system for a minimum of
air receiver, filtration system and oil/water condensate 95% isolation efficiency. Where required by local or state
separator. Each module has a maximum base width of 34.50" regulation, optional seismically restrained isolators can be
(88 cm), and be fully compliant with the latest edition of provided at an additional cost. Each main compressor module
NFPA 99. The modules shall be assembled as one unit with base frame shall not exceed 34.50" in width.
single point connections for air discharge, electrical and
condensate drain. Control Module with Air Receiver/Filter/Regulator
Compressor/Dryer Module (Compressor, Drive, Motor, System
Piping, Dryer) The control module shall include a NEMA 12, U.L. labeled
The compressor shall be a high pressure "oil-lubricated" control system, duplexed final line filters, regulators, oil
continuous duty rated type. The design shall be two staged, indicators, and a condensate oil/water separator and dew point
air-cooled, reciprocating type with corrosion resistant reed monitor. All of the above shall be factory piped and wired in
type valves with stainless steel reeds. Both oil scrapper ring accordance with NFPA 99 and include valving to allow
and piston rings shall be made from long lasting special cast complete air receiver bypass and an air sampling port. The
iron and designed for continuous duty operation. The vertical air receiver shall be ASME Coded, National Board
crankshaft shall be constructed of forged steel and fully Certified, galvanized, rated for a minimum 250 PSIG design
supported on both ends by heavy duty ball bearings and seals. pressure and includes a liquid level gauge glass, safety relief
The crankcase shall be constructed of gray cast iron. valve, manual drain valve, and automatic solenoid drain valve.
Maximum heat dissipation shall be achieved through cast iron Control System
cylinders with external cooling vanes. Cylinder sleeves are not The control system shall have an HMI touch screen control,
required. Both low and high pressure pistons are made from automatic lead/lag sequencing with circuit breaker disconnects
cast aluminum with chrome-moly piston pins. Second stage for each motor with external operators, full voltage motor
cylinder head shall be equipped with a wired shutdown switch starters, overload protection, 24V control circuit and hand-off-
for high discharge air temperature. The connecting rod shall auto selector switch for each compressor. Automatic
be of a one-piece design. The compressor shall be v-belt alternation of all compressors based on first-on/first-off
driven through a combination flywheel/sheave and steel motor principle with provisions for simultaneous operation if
sheave with tapered bushing and protected by an OSHA required. Automatic activation of reserve unit, if required, will
approved totally enclosed belt guard. A sliding motor activate an audible alarms as well as a visual alarm on the
mounting base that is fully adjustable through twin adjusting HMI. The HMI displays service due, run hours for each
screws shall achieve belt tensioning. The motor shall be a compressor, system status, operating pressure, dew point and
NEMA rated, open drip proof, 1800 RPM, with 1.15 service high discharge air temperature shutdown. A complete alarm
factor suitable for 208 or 230/460V electrical service. Each and service history is available on the HMI.
compressor shall have its own inlet air filter mounted on the
first stage compressor heads. Discharge air from the first
stage compressor cylinder passes through an air-cooled Dew Point Transmitter
intercooler prior to entering the second stage. The second The control module shall incorporate a dew point transmitter
stage discharge air then passes through an air-cooled that is mounted, pre-piped, wired to the control panel and
aftercooler designed for a maximum approach temperature of displayed on the HMI touch screen. The transmitter probe
12 F complete with moisture separator and zero loss shall be 316L SS with sintered stainless steel filter and thin
automatic drain valve prior to entering the dryer. The film polymer sensor. The system accuracy shall be 2 C.
compressor discharge line shall include a flex connector, Dew point alarm shall be factory set at -22 F (-30 C) per
safety relief valve, isolation valve, and check valve. The NFPA 99 with remote alarm contacts in the control panel.
discharge air piping shall be of ASTM B-819 copper tubing, Statement of Warranty
brass, and/or stainless steel. The discharge flex connector shall BeaconMeds warrants all Instrument Air Systems, to be free
be braided 304 stainless steel, brass, or bronze. Each of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for
compressor has its own dedicated dryer. Each dryer is a period not to exceed thirty (30) months from date of
individually sized for peak calculated demand and capable of shipment, or twenty four (24) months from date of start-up.
producing a -40 F (-40 C) pressure dew point. Dryer purge
only occurs when its respective compressor is running.
Upstream of the dryer will be a separator with a zero loss
drain valve followed by a 0.01 micron coalescing filter. Both
filters shall have element change indicators.
BeaconMeds P. O. Box 7064 Charlotte, N. C. 28241 Phone: (704) 588-0854 Fax: (704) 588-4949
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This product has been designed to meet U.S. NFPA 99, latest edition.
SSB-120-12
Modifications made to meet current CSA Standards may result in changes to Page 2 of 2
the product's weight and physical dimensions. Please contact BeaconMeds at 10/01/06
(704) 588-0854 or (704) 588-4949 (fax) for further information.
Notes: 1 Normal operating conditions at a maximum ambient of 105 F. Consult factory for higher ambient conditions.
2 All capacities are shown as NFPA system capacities (reserve compressor on standby) and are shown in Inlet Cubic
Feet per Minute (ICFM). System losses subtracted from pump capacity.
3 All system BTU/HR is shown with reserve compressor on standby.
4 * Indicates standard receiver
5 All noise levels are shown in dB(A) and reflect one pump running.
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BeaconMeds P. O. Box 7064 Charlotte, N. C. 28241 Phone: (704) 588-0854 Fax: (704) 588-4949
SIMLEX 7.5-10
BASE MOUNT
This product has been designed to meet U.S. NFPA 99, latest edition.
SSB-120-13
Modifications made to meet current CSA Standards may result in changes to Page 1 of 2
the product's weight and physical dimensions. Please contact BeaconMeds at 10/01/06
(704) 588-0854 or (704) 588-4949 (fax) for further information.
Instrument Air Simplex Single Point Connection (SPC) Base Mount Systems
with Cylinder Air Back-up Header (7 - 10 HP)
SPECIFICATION
SPC (Single Point Connection) System Design Control Module with Air Receiver/Filter/Regulator
The instrument air system shall be of a single point connection System
base mounted design consisting of one compressor module The control module shall include a NEMA 12, U.L. labeled
with dryer, and a single control module with control panel, air control system, duplexed final line filters, regulators, oil
receiver, filtration system, oil/water condensate separator and indicators, condensate oil/water separator, dew point monitor
backup cylinder header for cylinder air. Each module has a and an air sample port, backup cylinder header and cylinder
maximum base width of 34.50" (88 cm), and be fully restraint system. All of the above shall be factory piped and
compliant with the latest edition of NFPA 99. The modules wired in accordance with NFPA 99. The vertical air receiver
shall be assembled as one unit with single point connections shall be ASME Coded, National Board Certified, galvanized,
for air discharge, electrical and condensate drain. rated for a minimum 250 PSIG design pressure and includes a
Compressor/Dryer Module (Compressor, Drive, Motor, liquid level gauge glass, safety relief valve, manual drain
Piping, Dryer) valve, and automatic solenoid drain valve.
The compressor shall be a high pressure "oil-lubricated" Backup Air Cylinder Header
continuous duty rated type. The design shall be two staged, A high-pressure header shall be provided to accommodate
air-cooled, reciprocating type with corrosion resistant reed multiple air cylinders with staggered cylinder connections on
type valves with stainless steel reeds. Both oil scraper ring and 5" centers. The header shall be designed for inlet pressures up
piston rings shall be made from long lasting special cast iron to 3000 psig and shall be provided with a flexible pigtail with
and designed for continuous duty operation. The crankshaft
shall be constructed of forged steel and fully supported on check valve for each cylinder connection. Pigtail connections
both ends by heavy duty ball bearings and seals. The shall be CGAV-1 #346 cylinder connections. A pressure
crankcase shall be constructed of gray cast iron. Maximum regulator (field adjustable; 40 to 300 psig) shall be provided
heat dissipation shall be achieved through cast iron cylinders on the backup header to regulate the cylinder pressure. The
with external cooling vanes. Cylinder sleeves are not required. regulator shall utilize high-pressure brass unions at the inlet
Both low and high pressure pistons are made from cast and outlet connections for attachment to the header assembly
aluminum with chrome-moly piston pins. Second stage and supply line. The simplex header shall be provided with a
cylinder head shall be equipped with a wired shutdown switch backup low pressure switch and a low flow adapter. The
for high discharge air temperature. The connecting rod shall header shall be provided with a high-pressure master shut-off
be of a one-piece design. The compressor shall be v-belt
driven through a combination flywheel/sheave and steel motor valve to isolate the header from the system, during service and
sheave with tapered bushing and protected by an OSHA repairs, without affecting the remainder of the system. The
approved totally enclosed belt guard. A sliding motor header shall be factory piped to the inlet side of the duplexed
mounting base that is fully adjustable through twin adjusting final line filters.
screws shall achieve belt tensioning. The motor shall be a Control System
NEMA rated, open drip proof, 1800 RPM, with 1.15 service The duplex mounted and wired control system shall be NEMA
factor suitable for 208 or 230/460V electrical service. Each 12 and U.L. labeled. The control system shall have an HMI
compressor shall have its own inlet air filter mounted on the touch screen control, automatic lead/lag sequencing with
first stage compressor heads. Discharge air from the first circuit breaker disconnects for each motor with external
stage compressor cylinder passes through an air-cooled operators, full voltage motor starters, overload protection, 24V
intercooler prior to entering the second stage. The second control circuit and hand-off-auto selector switch for each
stage discharge air then passes through an air-cooled compressor. Automatic alternation of both compressors based
aftercooler designed for a maximum approach temperature of on first-on/first-off principle with provisions for simultaneous
12 F complete with moisture separator and zero loss operation if required. Automatic activation of reserve unit, if
automatic drain valve prior to entering the dryer. The required, will activate an audible alarm as well as a visual
compressor discharge line shall include a flex connector, alarm on the HMI. The HMI displays service due, run hours,
safety relief valve, isolation valve, and check valve. The system status, operating pressure, dew point and high
discharge air piping shall be of ASTM B-819 copper tubing, discharge air temperature shutdown. A complete alarm and
brass, and/or stainless steel. The discharge flex connector shall service history is available on the HMI.
be braided 304 stainless steel, brass, or bronze. The dryer is
individually sized for peak calculated demand and capable of Dew Point Transmitter
producing a -40 F (-40 C) pressure dew point. Dryer purge The control module shall incorporate a dew point transmitter
only occurs when the compressor is running. Upstream of the that is mounted, pre-piped, wired to the control panel and
dryer will be a separator with a zero loss drain valve followed displayed on the HMI touch screen. The transmitter probe
by a 0.01 micron coalescing filter. Both filters shall have shall be 316L SS with sintered stainless steel filter and thin
element change indicators. film polymer sensor. The system accuracy shall be 2 C.
Dew point alarm shall be factory set at -22 F (-30 C) per
Isolation System NFPA 99 with remote alarm contacts in the control panel.
The compressor and motor assembly shall be fully isolated
from the main compressor module base by means of a four Statement of Warranty
point, heavy duty, spring isolation system for a minimum of BeaconMeds warrants all Instrument Air Systems, to be free
95% isolation efficiency. Where required by local or state of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for
regulation, optional seismically restrained isolators can be a period not to exceed thirty (30) months from date of
provided at an additional cost. shipment, or twenty four (24) months from date of start-up.
BeaconMeds P. O. Box 7064 Charlotte, N. C. 28241 Phone: (704) 588-0854 Fax: (704) 588-4949
This product has been designed to meet U.S. NFPA 99, latest edition.
SSB-120-13
Modifications made to meet current CSA Standards may result in changes to Page 2 of 2
the product's weight and physical dimensions. Please contact BeaconMeds at 10/01/06
(704) 588-0854 or (704) 588-4949 (fax) for further information.
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SERIES B DISS
WALL OUTLET
SSB-840-03
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2/01/2006
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SSB-840-03
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2/01/2006
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SERIES B DISS
SSB-840-04
CONSOLES
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2/01/06
*Complete assembly consists of a rough-in assembly and latch-valve assembly. Optional trim plate must be ordered separately.
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2/01/06
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SSB-850-01
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2/01/06
HORIZONTAL
CONTROL
PANEL
VERTICAL
CONTROL
PANEL
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SSB-890-01
ASSEMBLIES
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HOSE
8/1/06
DISS valves and valve bodies are available with 1/4 -18 NPT
male threads, 1/8 -27 NPT male threads or barbed ends for For assistance in determining the components you may require,
installation in hose assemblies please call 1-888-4MEDGAS to speak with one of our
specialists.
HOSE ASSEMBLIES
To order hose assemblies:
1. Select the fitting for each end of the hose assembly-one from (A) and one from (C) using the matrix shown.
2. Choose the appropriate part number according to the gas service required (B).
3. Replace the XX with a two-digit number from the chart (D). This two-digit number corresponds with the length of the hose required.
Example: A hose assembly for oxygen that is five feet long and uses a Geometric valve on one end and a Diameter-Index Safety System
(DISS) nut and nipple on the other end would carry a part number of 6-139103-05
NOTE:
Maximum length is thirty feet. Unless otherwise specified, all assemblies utilize 1/4 ID hose.
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HOSE
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C
HOSE ASSEMBLIES
Refer to the table below for overall length of hose assembly. Use the numbers in the XX column to denote hose length.
D
XX HOSE LENGTH1 (ft) XX HOSE LENGTH1 (ft) XX HOSE LENGTH2 (in) NOTE
1
01 1 09 9 31 32 XX numbers 01 through 30 represent hose length
02 2 10 10 32 38 in feet.
03 3 11 11 33 44 DOES NOT INCLUDE END FITTINGS.
2
04 4 12 12 34 50 XX numbers 31 through 36 represent special
05 5 15 15 35 56 application sizes (ceiling drop hoses) in inches.
06 6 22 22 36 68 INCLUDES END FITTINGS.
08 8 30 30
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HOSE
8/1/06
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ASSEMBLIES
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HOSE
8/1/06
DISS FITTINGS
DISS NUT AND NIPPLE ASSEMBLIES WITH O-RINGS TO 1/8 -27 NPT MALE THREADS
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
6-121209-10 Assembly, oxygen nut and nipple with o-ring to 1/8 -27 NPT
6-121209-11 Assembly, nitrous oxide nut and nipple with o-ring to 1/8 -27 NPT
6-121209-12 Assembly, air nut and nipple with o-ring to 1/8 -27 NPT
6-121209-13 Assembly, vacuum nut and nipple with o-ring to 1/8 -27 NPT
6-121209-14 Assembly, nitrogen nut and nipple with o-ring to 1/8 -27 NPT
6-121209-19 Assembly, WAGD nut and nipple with o-ring to 1/8 -27 NPT
6-121209-20 Assembly, carbon dioxide nut and nipple with o-ring to 1/8 -27 NPT
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6-512542-00 Adapter, oxygen, 2-15/16 long, with 1/4 18 NPT male thread
6-230338-00 Adapter, air, 2-15/16 long, with 1/4 18 NPT male thread
6-230348-00 Adapter, WAGD, 2-15/16 long, with 1/4 18 NPT male thread
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FERRULES
For 1/4 ID Hose (pressure) 6-355021-00
For 5/16 ID Hose (vacuum) 6-405000-00
Ferrule Hand Crimping Tool 6-995508-00
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HOSE
8/1/06
HOSE/TUBING FITTINGS
6-512012-00 Connector, hose barb for 1/4 ID hose, to 1/4 18 NPT female thread
6-512506-00 Connector, hose barb for 5/16 ID hose, to 1/4 18 NPT female thread
6-512508-00 Connector, hose barb for 5/16 ID hose, to 1/4 18 NPT male thread
6-515002-00 Connector, hose barb for 1/4 ID hose, to 1/4 18 NPT male thread
6-513003-00 Coupling, 1/4 18 NPT male thread x 1/8 -27 NPT male thread
6-835001-00 Coupling, 1/4 18 NPT female thread x 1/8 -27 NPT male
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