Pneumat Systems Cardox CO2, Technical Manual

  Cardox  Techical  Manual   

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Activating

Proper activation of a Cardox Tube should be done with an activating machine.  Dis-

connect the short-circuit and insert and tighten the leads into the screw-down connec-

tors on the activating machine. 

READ the instructions on the activating machine to become familiar with its operat-

ing procedures.  Verify by sight and sound that everyone is clear.  Then, hold down 

the charging button until the red indicator light comes on to signal that the activating 

machine is now charged and ready.  Depress the firing button and the Cardox Tube 

will be initiated.

Misfires

CAUTION

 – Misfired tubes can be partially energized and may be very hot to the 

touch.  Consider every misfire to be HOT until verification that it is not.

If a Cardox Tube does not fire when activated, first check for connection problems 

such as loose wires and check the continuity (1-3 ohms).  If a connection has been 

found as the source of the misfire, clear the area again and try to reactivate.

If no connection problem exists, the very FIRST thing to be done is to release the 

pressure inside the Cardox Tube.  Locate the release valve on the activating head 

and open it with a 1/4” Hex Wrench which will let the pressurized CO

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 exit the tube 

to atmosphere.  This must be done before anything else, since once the pressure is 

relieved from inside the tube, that tube can no longer discharge unexpectedly.  If the 

continuity is out of range the heater will need to be replaced (see page 6).

Removal

Disconnect wires from the activating machine and short-circuit them, remove wires 

and tape from the activating head connections, whether a tube is charged or dis-

charged, before removal from the material.   The tube can now be safely removed and 

rebuilt if neccesary.

6. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES -SPECIFIC AREAS

Purpose and Scope

To provide the user with the proper and most current operating procedures for safe 

Cardox tube preparation, tube filling, and tube activation. Also to highlight issues of 

safe operation of the Cardox system. and to provide an understanding of the Cardox 

system and its usefulness as an in operation tool for reducing process blockage.

Responsible Roles

2.00  Pneumat Systems, Inc. endeavors to provide the users of the Cardox system the 

proper and safe operating procedures

2.01  The user of the Cardox system is to be aware of the safe procedures and follow 

them.

2.02  The user of the Cardox system is encouraged to respect the proper handling 

procedures and to not take short cuts in the use of the Cardox system.

2.03  The user is encouraged to follow all the proper steps in preparation, filling and 

activating the Cardox tube.