20" Pnematic Operated Unloader

! Warning
The actuation pressures in the following Tables must be strictly observed to avoid
damage to the unloaders.
** Actuation Pressure (Based On Differential Pressure)
Differential Pressure Actuation Pressure
PSIG (PD=P3)
150 PSIG 90
125 PSIG 80
100 PSIG 70
75 PSIG 60
50 PSIG 50 (Lowest Actuation Pressure)

NOTE 1 3/8 NPTF CONTROL MEDIA CONNECTION (SEE TABLE ABOVE) PSIG MINIMUM TO
CLOSE UNLOADER (LOAD COMPRESSOR): MEDIA OFF AND VENTED TO OPEN
UNLOADER (UNLOAD COMPRESSOR). CONTROL GAS CYLINDER MWP 150 PS1G.
RECOMMEND LOCALLY MOUNTED RELAY VALVE AND 1/2” 0.D. MIN. TUBING SUP-
PLY LINE FOR HIGH SPEED UNITS. RECOMMEND SIGNAL LINE SIZE: 3/8 O.D. X 040
WALL TUBING.
NOTE #2 1/8 NPTF - WHEN AN INERT GAS IS USED FOR THE CONTROL MEDIA, THIS WILL BE A
VENT HOLE — DO NOT PLUG. - WHEN A DANGEROUS GAS IS USED FOR THE
CONTROL MEDIA, VENT THIS CONNECTION TO SAFE ATMOSPHERE — NO BACK
PRESSURE. USE MINIMUM 1/2” O.D. TUBING.
NOTE #3 SEE MATERIAL LIST FOR NAMEPLATE DATA. 1/8” (125) DRILL — 1/4” DEEP (4)
HOLES FOR DRIVE SCREW, USE NAMEPLATE (ITEM BC, BD, & BE AS TEMPLATE)
NOTE #4 LUBRICATE ALL SLIDING SURFACES WITH “SCHAEFFERS MOLY ULTRA 800 ER
MICRON MOLY EP.
NOTE #5 DO NOT PAINT INDICATOR END OF SHAFT (PROJECTION). SHAFT IS STAINLESS STEEL,
PAINT ON THE SHAFT WILL DEGRADE THE 0— RING SEAL IN THE AIR CYL COVER.
NOTE #6 WARNING: ALWAYS BE CERTAIN THERE IS NO RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN THE
COMPRESSOR CYLINDER BORE OR ANY PASSAGE WAYS OR ANY VOLUME
CONTAINMENT VESSEL, BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE ANY PRESSURE
CONTAINMENT CLOSURE COVER, PLUG, AND/ OR FASTENERS DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY RELATED. UNLOADER SHOULD BE IN “OPEN” POSITION TO PREVENT
TRAPPING PRESSURE IN UNLOADER CAVITY.
NOTE #7 1/8 NPTF VENT TO SAFE ATMOSPHERE (NO BACK PRESURE ALLOWED) VENTS ANY
LEAKAGEPAST THE PRIMARY GAS SEAL. THE SECOND SEAL PREVENTS GAS FROM
ENTERING BOTTOM SIDE OF AIR PISTON.
NOTE #8 CAUTION: THE AIR CYLINDER PISTON, ITEM AE IS SPRING LOADED. IT IS POSSIBLE
THAT THE AIR CYLINDER COVER ITEM AB COULD BECOME SPRING LOADED DUE TO
FAILURE OF THE AIR PISTON RETAINING RING ITEM BB. WHEN DISASSEMBLING THE
AIR CYLINDER COVER REMOVE THE FOUR BOLTS. ITEM AW FIRST, THEN

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 ALTERRNATELY LOOSEN THE TWO STUD NUTS, ITEM AV. CHECK THE AIR
CYLINDER COVER, IF LOOSE (NO SPRING LOAD), THEN COMPLETELY REMOVE THE
STUD NUTS AND AIR CYLINDER COVER. IF THE AIR CYLINDER COVER IS SPRING
LOADED THEN GRADUALLY BACK OFF BOTH STUD NUTS ALLOWING THE SPRING
TO FULLY EXTEND TO THE RELAXED POSITION. CAUTION: BE SURE AIR CYLINDER
PISTON OR AIR CYLINDER COVER DOES NOT HANG UP WHILE BACKING OFF STUD
NUTS. DO NOT REUSE SPRING CLIP ITEM BB. ALWAYS DISCARD A SPRING CLIP
THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SHAFT AND INSERT A NEW SPRING CLIP AT
REASSEMBLY.
NOTE #9 1/8 NPTF VENT TO SAFE ATMOSPHERE IF HAZARDOUS GAS IS USED TO ACTUATE AIR
PISTON IF AN INERT GAS IS USED TO ACTUATE THE AIR PISTON THIS CONNECTION
MAY BE LEFT OPEN OR PLUGGED.
NOTE #10 LOCKWIRE IN PAIRS
NOTE #11 WARNING: BE CERTAIN THERE IS NO RESIDUAL PRESSURE TRAPPED IN THE VOLUME
POCKETS, CYLINDER BORE, GAS PASSAGES, OR ANY OTHER PRESSURE CONTAINMENT
VESSEL, OR FASTENER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RELATED. UNLOADER ACTUATOR
SHOULD BE IN THE OPEN POSITION, VENT AND DRAIN VALVES SHOULD BE OPENED
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE ANY COMPONENTS OR FASTENERS. ACI
RECOMMENDS MANUAL VALVES BE INSTALLED IN THE VENT AND DRAIN
CONNECTIONS TO FACILITATE THESE SAFETY MEASURES.

Minimum Control Media Pressure Is Based On MWP of Compressor as Being Discharge Pressure

Fastener Location Size Nut And Bolt Torque Stud Setting Torque
Item Torque ft-lbs Item Torque
ft-lbs
Shaft Cover (Item #AL) 1/4-28 AK 3 -- --
Air Cyl Cover (Item #AB) 3/8-24 AW 13 -- --
3/8-24 AV 13 AV 3
Unloader Shaft (Item #AF) 1/2-20 BA Top Half 20 -- --
Bottom Half 30
Volume Spacer Item #AZ to 1/2-20 BA Top Half 20 AX 20
Bonnet Item #AD Bottom Half 30

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