RIX Industries
040910-01
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Chapter 2 – Installation
2.1
Mounting
The compressor must be firmly bolted down to a rigid foundation through all 4 mounting holes to
minimize vibration. Any allowed movement will generally increase vibration which can lead to
component damage.
Due to the inherent danger of fire and/or explosion during O2 compression, flammable substances
should not be stored near the unit and the frequency of personnel coming in close contact with the
compressor during operation should be minimized. RIX recommends keeping a supply of high
purity N2 for start-up and testing of the compressor—see the O2 burn-in procedure in
Section 3.2
.
2.2
Gas Plumbing
Be sure all process lines are free from contamination. Plumbing to the compressor must be sized so
that pressure at the compressor suction is within the range given in
Compressor Specifications
.
Discharge plumbing must be large enough to pass design flow at lowest expected back pressure
without choking the flow. User’s suction and discharge plumbing should be designed to
accommodate compressor vibration.
CAUTION
If flexible lines are used, user is responsible to secure those lines
to prevent whipping in case of breakage.
Safety relief valves are installed on the compressor at each stage of compression: suction,
interstage, and discharge. Do not start the compressor without these items properly installed. All
plumbing and components must be rated for pressures greater than the connected relief valve
setting.
Provisions must be in place to relieve all internal pressure and isolate the compressor from all
external pressure sources to ensure that the unit can be safely disassembled for maintenance. It
may be helpful to install a hand valve in the gas line downstream of the compressor to create back
pressure for testing and calibration.
DANGER
Do not install ball valves in either suction or discharge plumbing. If
closed quickly, these valves can cause fire and/or explosion.
Summary of Contents for 2PS-15-115
Page 37: ...RIX Industries 040910 01 Page 28 FIGURE 1 COMPRESSOR CROSS SECTION FASTENER DETAIL ...
Page 38: ...RIX Industries 040910 01 Page 29 FIGURE 2 COMPRESSOR CROSS SECTION PUMP DETAIL ...
Page 39: ...RIX Industries 040910 01 Page 30 FIGURE 3 1ST STAGE VALVE DETAIL ...
Page 40: ...RIX Industries 040910 01 Page 31 FIGURE 4 2ND STAGE VALVE DETAIL ...
Page 41: ...RIX Industries 040910 01 Page 32 FIGURE 5 EXTERIOR FASTENER DETAIL ...
Page 42: ...RIX Industries 040910 01 Page 33 FIGURE 6 MOTOR AND CONTROL BOX MOUNTING ...
Page 43: ...RIX Industries 040910 01 Page 34 FIGURE 7 SUCTION PLUMBING DETAIL ...
Page 44: ...RIX Industries 040910 01 Page 35 FIGURE 8 INTERSTAGE PLUMBING DETAIL ...
Page 45: ...RIX Industries 040910 01 Page 36 FIGURE 9 FINAL DISCHARGE PLUMBING DETAIL ...
Page 46: ...RIX Industries 040910 01 Page 37 FIGURE 10 COOLING FAN SUB ASSEMBLY DETAIL ...
Page 47: ...RIX Industries 040910 01 Page 38 FIGURE 11 BELT INSTALLATION DETAIL ...
Page 48: ...RIX Industries 040910 01 Page 39 FIGURE 12 GUARD MOUNTING DETAIL ...
Page 49: ...RIX Industries 040910 01 Page 40 FIGURE 13 CONTROL BOX DETAIL 1 OF 2 ...
Page 50: ...RIX Industries 040910 01 Page 41 FIGURE 14 CONTROL BOX DETAIL 2 OF 2 ...
Page 51: ...RIX Industries 040910 01 Page 42 FIGURE 15 CONTROL BOX WIRING DIAGRAM ...
Page 52: ...RIX Industries 040910 01 Page 43 FIGURE 16 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC ...
Page 53: ...RIX Industries 040910 01 Page 44 FIGURE 17 FLOW SCHEMATIC ...
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