NANO NBM-120 User manual
SERIES 2 & 3 BREATHING AIR USER GUIDE
NBM - BREATHING AIR MODULE
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1. General information 3
1.1. Document introduction 3
1.2. Support and Manufacturers details 3
1.3. Warranty Guidelines 4
1.4. Packaging 4
2. General safety 5
2.1. Intended Use 5
2.2. Personnel 5
2.3. Safe Handling 5
3. Technical Description 6
4. TechnicalSpecication 7
4.1 ProductSpecication 7
4.2 BreathingAirStandards 7
4.3 Maximum Flow Rates 8
4.4 CO Alarm 8
5. Product Dimensions 9
6. Equipment Overview 11
7. SystemLayout 12
7.1. TypicalInstallationNBM-120&240 12
7.2. TypicalInstallationNBM-480-960 12
7.3. SiteLocation 13
7.4. RiskAssessment 13
8. PurierOperation 14
8.2. NBAStart-up 14
9. Maintenance 15
9.1. Maintenanceguidelines 15
9.2. Cleaning 15
9.3. Dailychecks 15
10. Servicing 16
10.1. ServicingGuidelines 16
10.2. ServicingIntervals 17
11. Troubleshooting 18
12. Commissioning Report 19
13. Quality Statement 20
14. Notes 21
Contents Page
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1. General Information
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photocopied,reproduced,translated,orreducedtoanyelectronicmediumormachine
readableformwithoutpriorconsentinwritingfromnano-puricationsolutionsltd. It may not
bedistributedthroughtheinternetorcomputerbulletinboardsystemswithoutpriorconsent
fromnano-puricationsolutionsltd.
1.1 Document Introduction
Thismanualprovidesfactoryprescribedinstallationandmaintenanceproceduresfora
nano-puricationsolutions(n-psi)breathingairmodule(NBM).Theproceduresillustrated
inthisdocumentareonlytobeperformedbycompetentpersonnel.Forfurtherinformation
regardingtheproceduresoutlinedinthisdocumentcontactnano-puricationsolutions
beforeproceeding.
ReadthisdocumentcarefullybeforeattemptingtoinstalloroperatethePurier.This
documentshouldbepermanentlyavailableatthePurierinstallationsiteandbekeptinan
easilyaccessibleplacealongsidethePurier.
©2017nano-puricationsolutionsltd.
Product: Series 2 & 3 Breathing Air Module
Documentnumber:17-110-1494
Issue: 002
NOTES: highlight important sections of information where particular care and attention should
be paid.
CAUTIONS: indicate any situation or operation that may result in potential damage to
the product, injury to the user, or render the product unsafe.
Annotations:
1.2 Manufacturer’s details and support
nano-puricationsolutionsltd nano-puricationsolutionsinc.
Dukesway 5509DavidCoxRoad
TeamValleyTradingEstate Charlotte,NC28269
Gateshead USA
NE110PZ
United Kingdom
fax: +1(704)897-2183
telephone: +44(0)1914977700 telephone: +1(704)897-2182
web: www.n-psi.co.uk web: www.n-psi.com
e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]
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1.3 Warranty Guidelines
Allproductscomewitha2yearmanufacturer’swarrantyfromthedateofpurchase,under
the condition that it is installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s
guidelines.Onlygenuineservicepartsshouldbeusedandnomodicationsmade.For
furtherinformationpleasecontactnano-puricationsolutions.
1.4 Packaging
Allproductsaresecurelypackagedinaspecicallydesignedwoodenpackingbox.The
purierwillbeheldinahorizontalpositionbywoodenstruts;usingstrapstosecurethe
producttotheboxbase.Theboxtopcovercanberemovedbyremovingallofthexing
screws and lifting it off in one piece.
Damage to Packaging
• Checkimmediatelytoestablishwhetherdamagehasoccurredtotheexternalpackaging
and if the damage extends to the product inside.
• Ifthereisdamagetoaproduct,contacttherelevantsupplierimmediately.
In no circumstances must a damaged product be used in operation. Using
damaged products can lead to irreparable functional faults or cause serious
physical harm.
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2. General safety
For your own safety, when carrying out work on this product, all relevant
national safety regulations must be complied with relating to pressurized
and breathing air systems. It is essential that a risk assessment is carried
out prior to installation and use. See section 8.4 for guidance.
2.1. Intended use of the Product
ThePurierisexclusivelyintendedforthetreatmentofcompressedair,whichisfreefrom
bulkwater,oilandsolidmatterconstituents.
Theproductshouldbelocatedwithinabuildingandprotected.ThePuriermustbeoperat-
ed only in accordance with the data on the rating plate. Any operations that do not comply
withthosestatedontheproductratinglabelwillrenderthewarrantyvoid.
This product is only designed to operate at pressures of between 80 - 232
psig (5.5 - 16 barg).
It is not suitable for pressures in excess of 232 psig (16 barg).
Nomodicationsmustbemadetotheproduct.Anymodicationsmayreducethe
operationalsafetyoftheproductandinvalidatethemanufacturer’swarranty.Thiscould
potentiallyresultindamagetotheproductrenderingituntforitsintendedpurposeand
cause serious personal injury.
2.2. Personnel
Onlyauthorized,competentandtrainedpersonnelarepermittedtoworkonthisproduct.
Thisuserguideisintendedsolelyforsuchpersonnelandistobeusedonlyasareference;
itshouldnotbeusedtoreplaceconventionaltraining.
2.3. Safe Handling
Pleaseensuretherelevantsafeengineeringpracticesandhandlingproceduresare
employedwhenhandling,installingandoperatingthisproduct. Ensurethattheequipment
isdepressurizedpriortocarryingoutanyofthescheduledmaintenanceaccordingto
instructionsspeciedwithinthisuserguide.
A suitable lifting aid must be used to minimise the risk of physical injury or
damage to the product.
IMPORTANT:ItisessentialthatthesystemintowhichthePurieris
installedisttedwithapressurelimiting/reliefdevice.Thisdeviceshould
bebetweenthecompressorandthePurier.Thedevicemustbesetto
prevent the maximum working pressure from being exceeded.
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3. Technical Description
Thenano-puricationsolutionsBreathingAirModule(NBM)isdesignedforuseinexisting
systemswhereaproperlymaintaineddesiccantdryerandappropriateltrationisalready
installed.Foracompletepurierpackage,pleaserefertotheB1SeriesCompressed
BreathingAirPuriers,orcontactnano-puricationsolutionsbeforeproceeding.Whenused
intheappropriatesystem,theNBMPurierModulesaredesignedtoprovideacontinuous
supplyrangeofbreathableairtomeetthemostexactingstandardsworld-wide.Thedesign
incorporatesseveralstagesofpuricationinonesimpletoservicecartridge,reducingthe
cost of ownership and simplifying maintenance.
Atmosphericaircontainsanumberofcontaminantswhichmustberemovedtoensure
theprovisionofhighpuritybreathableair.Contaminantspresentincludedirt,water,oil,
hydrocarbonvapors,bacteriaandtoxicgasessuchasCO,NO2and SO2.
Thenanobreathingairmoduleisastaticadsorber,whichemploystwopuricationstagesto
ensurebreathablecompressedairisproducedfromatypicalcompressedairsupply.
Thepuriermustbeprecededbyinletltrationwhichremovesdirt,bulkwaterandoil
aerosolsandaheatlessdesiccantairdryerwhichdeliversairto-40oF pressure dewpoint.
Foradviceontherequiredinletairqualityofthepurierpleaserefertothespecicationon
page7orcontactNanoPuricationSolutions.
ThepurierremovesHydroCarbonVaporsandreducesCO tospeciedlevelsthrough
adsorbentandcatalyststagescontainedwithinremovablecartridges.Thecartridges
arenon-regenerativeandshouldbereplacedperiodicallyinlinewiththeproductservice
scheduleonpage17.
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4. TechnicalSpecication
EUROPEAN&NORTH
AMERICANSPECIFICATION CANADIANSPECIFICATION
Required Inlet Purity ISO8573-1:2010Class1.2.1 ISO8573-1:2010Class1.2.1
Minimum working pressure 80psig(5.5barg) 80psig(5.5barg)
Maximum working pres- 232psig(16barg) 217.5psig(15barg)
Minimum inlet temperature 34.7°F(1.5°C) 34.7°F(1.5°C)
Maximum inlet temperature 86°F(30°C) 86°F(30°C)
Europe EN12021
UK BS4275:1997
USA CGAG7.1-1997
OSHA-GradeD
Canada CSAZ180.1
4.1 ProductSpecication
4.2 Breathing Air Standards
Impurity European Pharma CSA Z180.1
*CO2<500ppm <500ppm
*CO <5ppm <5ppm
SO2<1ppm NA
NO2<2ppm NA
O2NA 20-22%
N2&RareGases NA 78-80%
WaterVapour ADP-45°C(-49°F)
(-23°F)-31°Cat7bar(100psi)
At a dew point 5°Cunderthe
lowest temperature its exposed
to during the year.
Oilvapour <0.01mg/m³ <1mg/m3
Dirt Particles NA <1mg/m3
Odor Tasteandodourfree Tasteandodourfree
Bacteria NA NA
Methane NA <10ppm
Volatilenon-methanehydrocarbons
(VNMH)
NA <5ppm
Volatilehalogenatedhydrocarbons NA <5ppm
Refer to section 11.3 on page 18 regarding sampling and maintaining standards.
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Model Maximum Flow Rate
NL/m scfm
NBM-120 3428.4 120
NBM-240 6856.8 240
NBM-480 13713.6 480
NBM-720 20570.4 720
NBM-960 27427.2 960
4.3 Maximum Flow Rates
Forowratesatotherpressures,applythefactorshown:
Line
Pressure
bar g 5.5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
psi g 80 87 102 116 131 145 160 174 189 203 218 232
Correction Factor 0.89 0.92 11.07 1.13 1.20 1.25 1.31 1.36 1.41 1.46 1.51
4.4 CO Alarm
AccordingtoOSHA1910.134andCSAZ180.1.aCOmonitorandalarmshouldbettedto
monitor the outlet air purity.
*WhereexcessivelevelsofCO2andCOhavebeenidentiedasthenorm,
breathingairpuriersshouldnotbeusedandalternativestrategiesshouldbe
derivedfromariskassessment.
Whenchallengedwith750ppm
Whenchallengedwith65ppm
Thebreathingairmoduleshouldbeprecededbyhighefciencyltrationanda
heatless desiccant dryer regardless of whether an oil or oil free compressor is
used.InletairshouldbelteredanddriedsuchthatitcomplieswithISO8573-1:
2010qualityclass1.2.1.
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5. Product Dimensions
B C
A
D
E
Model Connection
(BSPorNPT)
Dimension Weight
kg
(lbs)
A
mm
(ins)
B
mm
(ins)
C
mm
(ins)
D
mm
(ins)
E
mm
(ins)
NBM-120 1”
(Inlet&outlet)
622.5
(24.5)
440
(17.3)
246.4
(9.7)
160
(6.3)
390
(15.4)
38
(84)
NBM-240 1”
(Inlet&outlet)
805.5
(31.6)
440
(17.3)
246.4
(9.7)
160
(6.3)
390
(15.4)
45
(100)
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Model Connection
(BSPorNPT)
Dimension Weight
kg
(lbs)
A
mm
(ins)
B
mm
(ins)
C
mm
(ins)
D
mm
(ins)
E
mm
(ins)
NBM-480 2”
(Inlet&outlet)
870
(34.3)
400
(15.7)
574.2
(22.6)
382
(15)
360
(14.2)
103
(227)
NBM-720 2”
(Inlet&outlet)
870
(34.3)
400
(15.7)
742.2
(31.7)
550
(21.7)
360
(14.2)
142
(313)
NBM-960 21/2”
(Inlet&outlet)
870
(34.3)
400
(15.7)
910.2
(35.8)
718
(28.3)
360
(14.2)
180
(397)
B
A
C
D
E
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