VAPORMATE® portable electric vaporiser.
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1. the safety cut out will trip and the red over temp light will illuminate Allow the vaporiser to cool down and press the reset button If you have checked all of the above and the vaporiser is still not heating please contact Linde for assistance 8 2 No gas flow Check that all VAPORMATE cylinders are full Weigh the cylinders and compare with information on the cylinder label Do not loosen or disconnect any hose connections if you suspect they may be under pressure If the cylinders contain product but there is no gas flow contact Linde for further advice Check that all VAPORMATE cylinders are connected to the vaporiser Check all inlet hose connections Check that all VAPORMATE cylinder valves are open Turn valve hand wheels anti clockwise Check that any valves downstream of the equipment are open Turn valve hand wheels anti clockwise Check system for blockages Purge hoses and pipework with nitrogen Disconnect hoses manifolds and visually inspect for blockages If you have checked all of the above and gas is still not flowing please contact Linde for assistance 8 3 Low gas outlet temperature Check that both power supplies are plugged in and working There should be a green light on the control panel for each power supply Check that the digital controller is switched on The switch should be turned to the right and the LED readout should be lit Check the LED readout on the digital controller The LED2. C The lower limits ensure that the VAPORMATE is fully vaporised and the upper limit prevents overheating of the system which could could damage the product The gas outlet temperature will typically be 25 C below the set point To gain access to the parameter configuration mode press the info El buttons together and hold for 5 seconds When in parameter configuration mode use arrow buttons amp to locate parameter 15 This is the temperature set point parameter Press and hold the info button 8 to display the current setting While keeping the info button E pressed use the arrow buttons amp to set the desired value When the info button 8 is released the newly programmed value is stored The menu will automatically step forward to the next parameter 1CM Press the x button to exit configuration mode and return to operating mode The controller will automatically return to the operating mode if no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds Digital controller 23 6 4 Configuration parameters Any parameters that show the settings column not used or required Para Range Description Setting SCL 1 C Readout scale see table of input specifications 2 C Caution Upon changing the SCL value it is then absolutely necessary to reconfigure the parameters relevant to the absolute and relative temperatures SPL SPH 15 1 etc SPL 50 SPH Mini
3. NB x 2m long 1 4 BSPP F connectors 1 4 Swagelok hose connection Temperature gauge 50 C 50 C 3 3 Outlet manifold The outlet manifold is a detachable assembly which incorporates outlet instrumentation components The outlet assembly MUST remain attached to the vaporiser at all times during use and should not be substituted by other components The outlet manifold comprises Temperature gauge 0 C 200 C Pressure gauge 0 10000 kPa 1 4 Swagelok hose connection Orifice plate This limits the flow rate to approx 0 5 kg min to ensure that gas flow does not exceed the vaporiser capacity It also helps to limit the off take rate from the cylinder which minimises the cooling effect of the gas through the cylinder valve Insulated outlet hose 1 4 NB x 1 5 m long c w Swagelok 1 4 connectors The hose is foam insulated and protected by an abrasion resistant sleeve The insulation retains heat in the hose and protects operators from potential burn hazards Detailed equipment description 13 Fig 11 Main assembly front E Control panel A vacuum insulated body E Expansion chamber relief valve El Gas inlet temperature gauge System pressure gauge A Gas outlet temperature gauge Low level relief valve vent line E Adjustable feet Base plate 14 Detailed equipment description Fig 12 Main assembly left E Control panel A Uninsulated section hot surface El Oil chamber plug El Data plate Outlet mani
4. S A1ddNS AOvZ 10 Specification 10 1 Equipment specification Specification product certification and safety sheets 31 Oil chamber Design standard AS 4041 2008 Water volume 9 50 litres Expansion chamber 1 5 litres Max working pressure 500 kPa Test pressure 600 kPa Design temperature 50 C 50 C Coil Design standard AS 4041 Water volume 0 55 litres Max Working pressure 22000 kPa Test pressure 25500 kPa Design temperature sbO 150 User interface panel Design standard AS 3100 1994 AS 60335 1 2011 Power supply 2 x 240 V AC Current 2 10 amps Power 2 x 2400 W Element power density 21 6 W in Dimensions 10 2 VAPORMATE specification Oil chamber diameter 152 mm OD 6 Vacuum jacket diameter 203 mm OD 8 Height 950 mm Footprint 490 mm x 360 mm Weight 55 kg with oil Carbon Dioxide Ethyl Formate Molecular weight 44 74 1 Boiling point 78 54 Critical temperature 31 235 Relative density 1 1 03 0 92 Relative density 1 52 2 6 Vapour pressure 5730 kPa 25 6 kPa Specific heat capacity 0 8 J g C 2 J g C The boiling point of VAPORMATE is 54 C This is the minimum temperature that needs to be maintained to ensure that the ethyl formate is fully vaporised and the product is delivered as a gas 11 Product certification and safety sheets 11 1 Mechanical and electrical certification relat
5. and as such requires two separate power supplies The power supplies must be plugged into separate power outlets Power boards should not be used as they have a maximum loading of 10 15 amps and plugging both supplies into the same board may cause it to trip out The power lights on the main panel light up when the power supplies are connected Prior to conducting electrical inspections or maintenance work ensure that BOTH vaporiser power supplies have been removed and the indicator lights on the operator interface panel are all off 5 Operation 5 1 Start up procedure Power Heating Ensure that both power supplies are connected to independent sockets and that power supply lamps are illuminated on the control panel Switch on the digital controller The LED readout will run through a self check sequence and then display the current oil bath temperature Check operating temperature setting see section 6 0 for details Switch on the heater elements The rotary switch will light up green and the heating lamp will illuminate to show that the elements are in heat mode Monitor the LED readout on the digital controller until the oil bath temperature reaches the set point In normal operating conditions this should take 7 to 10 minutes When the set point is reached the heaters will switch to standby mode and the heating lamp will go out Fig 15 Control panel heating mode Operation 19 Temperature Stabilisation
6. by about 1 4 of a turn This ensures that the valve does not stick open during use Product will flow through the vaporiser and into the fumigation chamber customer pipework system Flow through the vaporiser is controlled by an orifice plate fitted in the outlet manifold The plate restricts the flow to approximately 0 5 kg min This ensures that flow rate does not exceed the vaporiser capacity and that the product is effectively heated and vaporised There is no requirement to add additional valves or flow meters to the system in order to control flow 20 Operation Flow rate can be checked calculated by monitoring the weight of the supply cylinder on a platform scale over time during vaporisation fumigation The VAPORMATE supply temperature can be monitored via the temperature gauge on the inlet manifold The temperature will vary depending on ambient conditions and withdrawal rate from the cylinder Typical inlet temperatures are 4 to 6 C but can be as low as 0 C The outlet temperature can be monitored via the temperature gauge on the outlet manifold This will typically be 25 C below the set point Lower inlet temperatures will result in a lower outlet temperature Back pressure in the system during operation can be monitored via the pressure gauge on the outlet manifold Typically this will be 3200 kPa 464 psi When the correct amount of VAPORMATE has been dosed close the cylinder valve by turning it in a clockwise
7. direction After the cylinder valve has been closed leave the system connected and switched on for a few minutes to allow residual product to disperse If there are any downstream valves in the customer system these should only be closed after product in the vaporiser has been allowed to dissipate Failure to do so could result in pressure build up due to the entrapment of expanding gas 5 3 Shut down procedure VAPORMATE supply Ensure all residual product has vented from the system Ensure the VAPORMATE cylinder valve is fully closed Turn the valve hand wheel clockwise until tight Power heating Switch off the heaters Switch off the digital controller Isolate and unplug the power supplies System Purge During transport storage and or long periods of inactivity there is potential for contaminants to enter hoses and internal pipework of the vaporiser When used for the first time in these situations it is recommended that the vaporiser and hoses are purged with nitrogen or 80 Any residual levels of VAPORMATE remaining after use will evaporate and disperse naturally It is not necessary to purge during normal operation but you may wish to do so if you have any concerns about the product Purging Procedure With inlet outlet manifolds and hoses connected the system should be purged with an inert gas CO or to remove any traces of VAPORMATE or potential contaminants Purge gas should be connected via a suitable reg
8. instructions Check that the amber heating light goes out when the set point has been reached The heaters cycle on and off automatically to maintain the set temperature The amber lights come on during the heat cycle and go off during standby Check that any valves downstream of the equipment are fully open Turn valve hand wheels anti clockwise Partially closed valves may restrict the gas flow and lead to a higher than expected heat input from the vaporiser Check system for blockages Purge hoses and pipework with nitrogen Disconnect hoses manifolds and visually inspect for blockages If you have checked all of the above and the gas outlet temperature is still high please contact Linde for assistance 8 5 Smell of ethyl formate Ethyl formate has a characteristic rum like smell that is very noticeable if there are leaks Close all VAPORMATE cylinder valves immediately Turn all valve hand wheels clockwise until tight Vent all excess product from the system to a safe area Check all cylinder valves hoses manifolds and pipework connections for leaks Pressurise the system with an inert gas nitrogen CO Test all joints using an approved leak detection fluid Linde recommends the use of VFV or Teepol leak detection fluid Check door seals on fumigation chamber for leaks Sniff around the seals using an approved gas monitor Linde recommends the use of a GFG Microtector G460 analyser This device has been tested
9. up to monitor and maintain the temperature within the oil around the pre determined set point The digital controller has been set up to deliver optimum vaporiser performance As such it should not be necessary to make adjustments to the operating parameters The only parameter which may need adjustment is the temperature set point SP1 which controls the oil bath operating temperature If the temperature of the outlet gas is too high for the fumigation process i e possible damage to produce the operating temperature may be reduced If in doubt contact Linde for advice The set point can only be adjusted within pre set limits SPL is the lower set point limit and SPH is the higher set point limit The lower limit SPL has been set at 70 C to ensure that the VAPORMATE is heated above 55 C This is the vaporisation temperature for ethyl formate The upper limit SPH has been set at 130 C to prevent over heating of the vaporiser and excessive outlet gas temperatures which may damage commodities being fumigated The heat transfer oil used in the vaporiser has a flashpoint of 235 C To prevent ignition the vaporiser is protected by an overload switch which cuts power to the heaters at 180 C For this reason it is critical that the maximum temperature limit is not increased from its pre set value IGITAL TEMP CONTRE Fig 16 Digital controller Digital controller 21 6 2 General operation During normal operation the d
10. 7 1 General 12 19 20 20 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 21 21 21 22 25 25 8 Troubleshooting guide 8 1 Vaporiser not heating 8 2 No gas flow 8 3 Low gas outlet temperature 8 4 High gas outlet temperature 8 5 Smell of ethyl formate 8 6 Vaporiser surface hot 9 Drawings 10 Specification 11 Product certification and safety sheets Contents 26 26 26 26 2 27 27 28 31 31 03 04 Important notice Important notice Warning Failure to adhere to the operating instructions and guidelines described in this manual may result in serious injury Caution Failure to follow the operating instructions described in this manual may result in damage to the equipment This document has been prepared by Linde as general information and does not contain and is not to be taken as containing any specific recommendation Linde makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy reliability or completeness of information in this document and does not assume any responsibility for updating any information or correcting any error or omission which may become apparent after the document has been issued The information in this document is commercial in confidence and is not to be reproduced Linde and its affiliates directors employees contractors and consultants do not accept any liability whether arising in contract tort or otherwise for any error or omission in this document or for
11. The temperature on the LED readout will continue to rise due to residual energy in the heater elements The temperature will peak at 10 C above the set point before starting to fall again The heaters will switch on when the temperature falls to 0 5 C below the set point The temperature will continue to fall until the heaters have reached full power and will bottom out at 6 C below the set point The oil bath temperature will continue to cycle around the set point by 6 C depending on flow rate and gas inlet temperature The vaporiser can be used as soon as the set point is reached There is no need to wait for complete temperature stabilisation 5 2 Vaporisation fumigation Safety precautions Ensure the vaporiser has achieved operating temperature and the system is ready to operate Check that all necessary downstream valves are open Ensure that the space being fumigated container chamber tent is clear of personnel air tight and properly identified and secured against unauthorised access Exclusion zones should be identified and marked out using barrier tape Exclusion zones should be manned at all times to prevent unauthorised entry Hazard warning signs should be posted where necessary VAPORMATE supply Slowly open the VAPORMATE cylinder valve by turning anti clockwise The valve may be stiff to turn at first but will free up Open the valve fully until the hand wheel stops and then close the valve slightly
12. User manual VAPORMATE portable electric vaporiser 02 Contents Contents 1 Overview 5 3 Detailed equipment description 1 1 Introduction 5 3 1 Main body 1 2 Personal protective equipment 5 3 2 Inlet manifold 1 3 Minimum operating requirements 6 3 3 Outlet manifold 1 4 Performance criteria 6 3 4 Operator interface panel 2 Safety considerations 7 4 Equipment set up 2 1 Electrical 7 4 1 Vaporiser Power supplies 7 4 2 Inlet manifold Ingress protection 7 Hazardous atmospheres 7 4 3 Outlet manifold 2 2 Mechanical 7 4 4 Inlet hose Inlet outlet connections 7 4 5 Outlet hose Gauges 7 Relief valves 8 4 6 VAPORMATE cylinders 2 3 Pressure 9 4 7 Leak testing purging General 9 4 8 Power supplies Product supply assembly cylinder hose manifold 9 Outlet manifold outlet hose 9 2 4 Temperature 9 Inlet hose amp connections 9 Outlet hose amp connections 10 Vaporiser Body 11 2 5 Manual handling 11 12 12 Uum 16 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 5 Operation 5 1 Start up procedure Power Heating Temperature Stabilisation 5 2 Vaporisation fumigation Safety precautions VAPORMATE supply 5 3 Shut down procedure VAPORMATE supply Power heating System Purge Purging Procedure Inlet Outlet Hoses Safety Precautions 6 Digital controller 6 1 Introduction 6 2 General operation Access Information Reset THI amp TLO values Lock Unlock Keypad 6 3 Temperature set point 7 Maintenance
13. amped and the Swagelok connection is tight before attempting to use the vaporiser 4 3 Outlet manifold The outlet manifold comprises 1 2 Swagelok vaporiser connection Temperature gauge 0 C 200 C Pressure gauge 0 10000 kPa 1 4 Swagelok hose connection The assembly connects to the main vaporiser body via the 1 2 inlet connection and is supported by a pipe clamp around the body of the manifold Ensure that the manifold is securely clamped and the Swagelok connection is leak tight before attempting to use the vaporiser Equipment set up 17 4 4 Inlet hose The inlet hose is a 5 32 NB stainless steel braided high pressure hose that connects the VAPORMATE cylinder directly to the inlet manifold There is no regulator required between the cylinder and the hose Hose connections Cylinder connection AS Type 40 Left Hand 5 8 BSP LH 14 TPI Manifold connection Swagelok 1 4 iv The connection with the cylinder is a left hand thread and must be turned in an anti clockwise direction to tighten v Ensure that all hose connections are leak tight before attempting to use the vaporiser 4 5 Outlet hose The outlet hose is an insulated 1 4 NB stainless steel braided high pressure hose The hose connects the outlet manifold to the customer equipment Hose connections Manifold connection Swagelok 1 4 Customer equipment connection Swagelok 1 4 Ensure that all hose connections are leak tight before attempti
14. and approved for use with VAPORMATE and is capable of monitoring both CO and ethyl formate levels simultaneously Troubleshooting guide 27 8 6 Vaporiser surface hot The oil bath is a vacuum insulated sealed system The vacuum insulation maintains an ambient surface temperature while the system is operating at full capacity If the surface of the vaporiser is hot to touch this would indicate a poor or failed vacuum If you suspect the vacuum has failed please contact Linde for further advice 28 Drawings 9 Drawings 9 1 Mechanical assembly external amp internal 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000 00000000000000000000000000000000000000090 29 Drawings 9 2 Electrical schematic Y4LV4H YOLVOIGNI dW3L 33A0 AV 134 dW3L 33AO LHS YOLVSIGNI NO 43MOd 1OMLNOO YOLVOICNI NO SM3LV3H NOLLOS8 13933 JOMLNOO dW3iL 383AO 3LVelVd3S NOLOVLINOO LOVLNOS LA HOLIMS YOLOATAS H35V3H8 LINDYID YSTIONLNOOD 119514 YOLVOICNI NO M3MOd MOLVOIONI NO 50 YALVSH WHO vc aS WHO al e vi 195393 abs 1130 YSTIONLNOO dW3L D 2 00 0 LVLSOWYSHL LAdLNO 214 NEE on HOLIMS le E b NO M3MOd eH E HOLIMS 21 NO S IOMLNOO v9 199 M3MOd 5401 9018 Nid VOL Z
15. any resulting loss or damage whether direct indirect consequential or otherwise suffered by the recipient of this document or any other person relying on the information contained herein 1 Overview VAPORMATE has been developed by Linde as a post harvest fumigant for use by certified applicators VAPORMATE is a non ozone depleting fumigant with a favourable toxicological profile for use on general horticulture as well as commodities impacted by stored product pests VAPORMATE has flammability properties which meet classification criteria as a flammable gas 1 1 Introduction In order to penetrate the product being treated liquid VAPORMATE must be vaporised before being dispensed into a gas tight fumigation chamber The VAPORMATE Portable Electric Vaporiser PEV is an electrically heated oil bath heat exchanger designed to vaporise VAPORMATE in a controlled way in order to deliver a steady flow of product for fumigation of enclosed spaces such as shipping containers fumigation tents and process equipment The vaporiser has been designed to maintain the VAPORMATE outlet temperature above 55 C This is the minimum required temperature to vaporise ethyl formate the active ingredient VAPORMATE It is a standalone portable unit that has a fully integrated control system complete with over temperature protection and pressure relief devices The oil bath is a vacuum insulated sealed system that incorporates an expansion cha
16. ctions are correctly assembled fully tightened and leak free All hose and manifold connections should be leak checked using CO or nitrogen Leak tests should be carried out at VAPORMATE cylinder pressure typically 5000 to 7000 kPa All mechanical joints should be leak checked using a water based non corrosive leak detection fluid Linde recommends the use of VFV or Teepol leak detection fluid Contact your Linde representative for your nearest stockist Gauges The inlet manifold incorporates a temperature gauge with a range of 50 to 50 C This indicates the product temperature being supplied from the cylinder and is dependent on ambient conditions and withdrawal rate This is not a calibrated gauge and is for indication only It may be necessary to manifold multiple cylinders together where a high withdrawal rate is required This helps to minimise the effect of cooling through the cylinder valve as the product is withdrawn Fig 1 Vaporiser power supplies Fig 2 Inlet manifold temperature gauge 08 Safety considerations Fig 3 Outlet manifold The outlet manifold incorporates a temperature gauge and a pressure gauge The temperature gauge has a range of 0 to 200 C and indicates the product temperature leaving the chamber At stable operating conditions this will typically be 20 to 30 C below the oil bath temperature The pressure gauge has a range of 0 to 10000 kPa and indicates the back pressure in th
17. e Viton seal Replace existing seal with new one before re assembling closing plate Linde User interface panel Full functional test Linde Power supplies Check all electrical connections for security Linde 5 Yearly Inlet hose Portable appliance test tag Linde Outlet hose Replace existing Linde Expansion chamber Replace existing Linde Relief valve Replace existing 150 kpa Linde Chamber vacuum Check vacuum and re evacuate if required Linde 26 Troubleshooting guide 8 Troubleshooting guide 8 1 Vaporiser not heating Check that both power supplies are plugged in and working There should be a green light on the control panel for each power Supply Check that the digital controller is switched on The switch should be turned to the right and the LED readout should be lit Check the LED readout on the digital controller The LED readout displays the current temperature of the oil bath at all times Check the temperature set point Please refer to section 6 2 of this manual for detailed instructions Check that the heater switch is on The switch should be turned to the right and illuminated green Check that the amber heating light is on The heaters cycle on and off automatically to maintain the set temperature The amber lights come on during the heat cycle and go off during standby Check that the temperature overload safety switch has not tripped out If the oil bath has exceeded the maximum allowable temperature
18. e vaporiser The vaporiser should be kept upright at all times when in use storage The vaporiser should be kept upright and securely restrained at all times during transport Failure to keep the vaporiser upright may result in an oil leak through the oil relief port Control panel Vaporiser body LJ N Uninsulated Expansion chamber section nmi Insulated section Fig 10 Vacuum insulation diagram Oil fill level Expansion chamber relief valve 2 Lj ic 4 12 Detailed equipment description 3 Detailed equipment description The fully assembled vaporiser comprises the following sub assemblies 3 1 Main body assembly The main body of the vaporiser is a self contained assembly which houses all of the heating and control components It is a sealed unit which should only be opened by a Linde technician The main body assembly comprises Vacuum insulated oil bath 9 5 litre capacity plus 1 5 litre expansion chamber Pressure relief valve 150 kPa Oil chamber plug 200 kPa Vacuum plug Internal 2 stage coil 1 4 inlet 3 8 outlet Heating elements 2 x 2400 W Temperature sensors 1 x control 1 x overload Closing plate heater mounting assembly 3 2 Inlet manifold The inlet manifold is a detachable assembly which MUST remain attached to the vaporiser at all times during use and should not be substituted by other components The manifold comprises VAPORMATE inlet hose 5 32
19. e system due to the flow restrictor orifice plate in the outlet manifold These are NOT calibrated gauges and are for indication only If the pressure gauge reading starts to increase it may indicate a blockage or closed valve downstream of the outlet hose The pressure gauge incorporates a blow out back to release pressure in the event of a failure Relief valves The vaporiser is fitted with two different relief devices as follows Oil chamber relief valve 150 kPa Oil chamber plug 200 kPa The oil chamber relief valve is located on the right hand side of the vaporiser It is designed to release excess air pressure generated when the heated oil expands and fills the expansion chamber The relief valve is fitted with a vent line that extends to the base of the vaporiser and vents at low level in a safe area Fig 4 Oil chamber relief valve Warning Do not attempt to remove this relief valve while the unit is still hot During heating the expanding oil increases pressure inside the chamber If the relief valve is removed in this condition hot oil will be ejected from the chamber under pressure which may result in injury The oil chamber plug is located at the back of the vaporiser just below the top plate It is a friction plug retained by a pair of O rings and is designed to relieve at approximately 200 kPa to release expanding oil in a controlled manner The plug has a retention cap which prevents it separating from th
20. e vaporiser and becoming a projectile If any of the relief valves lift or start to vent the user should evacuate the area If it is safe to do so isolate the source of supply VAPORMATE cylinders Safety clothing and a suitable respirator should be worn at all times Please refer to section 1 2 Fig 5 Oil chamber plug 2 3 Pressure General All gas supply systems are under pressure and should be considered as potentially hazardous to operators Pressures as low as 100 kPa can present a risk to operators who are not wearing the correct safety equipment All systems should be isolated and fully vented before attempting to disconnect hoses and or couplings Pressure gauges can fail or give incorrect readings and as such do not provide a guarantee that there is no pressure in a system In particular small gauges with a large pressure range may appear to read zero when there is still enough pressure contained to present a hazard Safety glasses and hearing protection should be worn at all times when handling pressurised systems Product supply assembly cylinder hose manifold VAPORMATE is a fumigant containing 16 7 ethyl formate by weight in liquid CO The product in the cylinder is stored at the vapour pressure of liquid CO Typical cylinder pressure is 5000 to 6000 kPa but will be dependent on ambient conditions and the level of exposure to direct sunlight VAPORMATE is supplied to the vaporiser at cylinder pressure
21. enance requirements The vaporiser is a portable device which may be transported between sites in order to perform fumigation duties As such any wear and tear will generally be due to transportation activities and disconnection reconnection of inlet outlet manifolds and hoses Maintenance There is no routine maintenance required by the user other than checking the condition of inlet outlet connections and checking for leaks before during and after use An annual inspection by Linde is recommended to perform functional tests check oil level condition and replace the Viton seal between the main body and the closing plate Relief valves and hoses should be replaced at 5 yearly intervals There are no user serviceable parts on the vaporiser 7 2 Maintenance matrix 25 Interval Item Action By Each use Viton seal Visual inspection oil leaks air bubbles User Inlet connections Visual inspection general condition corrosion leaks User Outlet connections Visual inspection general condition corrosion leaks User Temperature gauges Visual inspection general operation accuracy leaks User Pressure gauges Visual inspection general operation accuracy leaks User Inlet amp outlet manifolds Leak check all mechanical connections Test medium co or nitrogen User hoses amp gauges Use approved non corrosive leak detection fluid vfv teepol Annual Oil bath Visual inspection for oil level and or contamination Lind
22. fold Vacuum pump port E Inlet manifold Detailed equipment description 15 Fig 13 Main assembly right PP F 3 A ian a1 E Control panel A Oil chamber plug Outlet manifold Expansion chamber relief valve Vacuum pump port Low level relief valve vent line 16 Detailed equipment description 3 4 Operator interface panel The operator interface panel houses the control electrics and temperature overload safety cut out circuit The panel is an IP66 sealed unit which should only be opened by a qualified electrician The operator interface panel comprises Power supply cords Power supply indicators Digital controller On off switch controller On off switch heaters Heating indicator Temperature overload indicator reset button Fig 14 Control panel standby mode 4 Equipment set up 4 1 Vaporiser The vaporiser is a self contained unit that is supplied fully assembled excluding the inlet and outlet hoses The only parts which may need to be removed are the inlet and outlet manifolds When assembled these assemblies may be susceptible to damage during transport 4 2 Inlet manifold The inlet manifold comprises 1 4 Swagelok hose connection Temperature gauge 50 C 50 C 1 2 Swagelok vaporiser connection The assembly connects to the main vaporiser body via the 1 2 inlet connection and is supported by a pipe clamp around the body of the manifold Ensure that the manifold is securely cl
23. hat NO additional valves should be installed between the vaporiser and the fumigation chamber The only valve which is required is the isolation valve on the cylinder 2 4 Temperature Inlet hose amp connections The inlet hose connections may get very cold during use depending on flow rate and ambient temperature As liquid is withdrawn from the cylinder it is expanded through the cylinder valve which induces rapid cooling Joule Thomson effect This can lead to very low temperatures and frost forming on the outer surface of the hose Appropriate safety gloves should be worn at all times when operating and or disconnecting the system to protect the user against cold burns Contact your Linde representative for more information Care should be taken when disconnecting the hose as there may still be cold gas or liquid trapped inside which may be released under pressure 10 Safety considerations Outlet hose amp connections Appropriate safety gloves should be worn at all times when operating The outlet hose is fully insulated along its length but will have hot spots and or disconnecting the system to protect the user against burns at either end where the couplings are fitted The couplings will get very Contact your Linde representative for more information hot during use and may have a surface temperature in excess of 90 C Care should be taken when disconnecting the hose as there may still be o i hot gas trapped inside which ma
24. hermostat control The next parameter will be 2SM ALO ALO Contacts open when an alarm condition occurs The next parameter will be ATM AL1 AL1 Contacts close when an alarm condition occurs The next parameter will be ATM 24 Digital controller Para Range Description Setting ATM Alarm threshold management NON NON NON All temperature alarms are inhibited The next parameter will be SB ABS ABS The values programmed in ALA and AHA represent the real alarm thresholds REL REL The values programmed in ALR and AHR are the alarm differentials referred to as 1SP and 1SP 1HY ATM ALR 20 ce 9 Low temperature alarm differential XX REL With ALR 0 the high temperature alarm is excluded AHR 0 12 0 C High temperature alarm differential XX With AHR 0 the high temperature alarm is excluded ATD 0 120 min Delay before alarm temperature warning XX SB No Yes Stand by button enabling NO INP OmA 4mA Sensor input selection see table of input specifications XX 1 2 ST1 SN4 Available in the models AC1 5A AC1 5J amp AC1 5T only 051 12 5 12 5 Probe T1 offset 00 TLD 1 30 min Delay for logging min temperature TLO and max temperature THI 01 SIM 0 100 Display slowdown 00 ADR 1 255 1 5 address for PC communication 01 7 Maintenance 7 1 General When use the vaporiser is a static piece of equipment which has moving parts and has minimal maint
25. hing must be worn Hand protection must be worn Foot protection must be worn Advisory Hearing and eye protection must be worn Breathing apparatus must be worn Safety vest must be worn Operators of this equipment must use the recommended personal protective equipment As a minimum this must include Full face respirator fitted with Type AX organic vapour cartridge 3M 6000 Series Linde recommends 3M 6000 Series equipment Safety goggles not required if a full face respirator is used Long sleeved flameproof shirt amp trousers or coveralls Safety gloves Safety shoes boots 06 Overwiev In addition to the items above Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SCBA is also required if it is necessary to enter a fumigation chamber before it has been fully ventilated or if there is doubt about the fumigant or oxygen levels inside VAPORMATE contains 83 3 CO by weight As such any treated areas may have reduced oxygen levels Organic respirators will protect the user against the effects of inhaling the active ingredient ethyl formate but will not protect against reduced oxygen atmospheres Hearing protection and hi visibility safety vests should be available to all personnel as a precautionary measure The use of this equipment may be necessary depending on site specific requirements where fumigation activities are undertaken Fumigation chambers should be treated as confined spaces Appropriate confined space e
26. ing to equipment design manufacture and testing is supplied separately with the vaporiser 11 2 Material safety datasheets regarding VAPORMATE are available separately For copies of the certification or datasheet please contact your local Getting ahead through innovation With its innovative concepts Linde is playing a pioneering role in the global market As a technology leader it is our task to constantly raise the bar Traditionally driven by entrepreneurship we are working steadily on new high quality products and innovative processes Linde offers more We create added value clearly discernible competitive advantages and greater profitability Each concept is tailored specifically to meet our customers requirements offering standardised as well as customised solutions This applies to all industries and all companies regardless of their size If you want to keep pace with tomorrow s competition you need a partner by your side for whom top quality process optimisation and enhanced productivity are part of daily business However we define partnership not merely as being there for you but being with you After all joint activities form the core of commercial success Linde ideas become solutions For more information about our fumigation solutions and details of current or pending regulatory tests and approvals visit www linde gas com fumigants Linde AG Linde Gases Division Seitnerstrasse 70 82049 Pullach Germa
27. isplay shows the current temperature of the oil bath The basic information menu Access Information To gain access to the information menu press and release the info button Select the data to be displayed using the arrow buttons amp Press the info button Bi to display the value To exit from the menu press the x button or wait for 10 seconds Within the information menu the high temperature THI and low temperature TLO records can be reset to zero Reset THI amp TLO values Access the information menu as above Select THI or TLO using the arrow buttons A amp Bl Press and hold the info button Hi to view readings Use the x button Bi button to reset value to zero The keypad can be locked to prevent accidental unauthorised changes to settings Lock Unlock Keypad Access the information menu as above Select the keypad lock function LOC using the arrow buttons amp Press and hold the info button Use the arrow buttons amp to select YES or NO To exit from the menu press the x button or wait for 10 seconds E Info A Arrow up Bl Arrow down A X turn off 22 Digital controller Info A Arrow up El Arrow down l X turn off 6 3 Temperature set point The temperature set point is the operating temperature for the oil bath This can be adjusted between pre set limits to suit the user requirements For safety reasons the limits of operation have been set between 70 C and 130
28. mber The vacuum insulation maintains an ambient surface temperature while the system is operating at full capacity Typical oil temperature during normal use is 110 C There should be no need during normal operation to replace or top up the oil Power is provided via two power cords each supplying 240 V 10 amps to the heating elements This delivers a total heating power of 4800 W The system is supplied complete with inlet and outlet assemblies incorporating temperature gauges pressure gauge flow control orifice plate inlet hose and insulated outlet hose The system has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the following Australian standards AS 4041 2006 Pressure Piping AS 3100 1994 Approval amp Test Specification General Requirements for Electrical Equipment AS 60335 1 2011 Household amp Similar Electrical Appliances General Safety This equipment has been subjected to a full pressure test as follows Oil chamber 600 kPa 6 barg 87 psig Internal coil 25500 kPa 255 barg 3698 psig The vaporiser has stainless steel construction throughout with IP66 rated electrical systems for use in outdoor wet environments Overwiev 05 1 2 Personal protective equipment All required safety equipment can be sourced through your local Supplier Contact your Linde representative for more information Mandatory Full face respiratory protection must be worn Safety goggles must be worn Protective clot
29. mum limit for 1SP setting WARNING do not adjust this setting 70 C SPH SPL a 150 C Minimum limit for 1SP setting WARNING do not adjust this setting 130 C 15 SPL SPH Set point temperature to be maintained in the oil bath 110 C Temperature set point 1CM HY PID Control mode HY With 1CM HY you select hysteresis control mode Parameters 1HY 1TO and 1T1 are used With 1CM PID you select Proportional Integral Derivative control mode Parameters 1PB 117 1DT 1AR amp 1CT will be used 1CH REF HEA With 1CH REF you select refrigerating control mode HEA With 1CH HEA you select heating control mode 1 CM 1HY 0 19 9 OFF ON thermostat differential With 1HY 0 the output is always off 01 HY ON d ON OFF OFF 15 15P 1HY T 18P 1HY 15 TI ON OFF refrigerating control ON OFF heating control 1CMsHY 1CHsREF 1CMsH 1CHzHEA 1TO 0 30 min Minimum off time 00 After output 1 has been turned off it remains inactive for 1TO minutes regardless of the temperature value measured 171 0 30 min Minimum on time the following parameter will be IPF 00 After output 1 has been turned on it remains active for 1T1 minutes regardless of the temperature value measured 1PF ON OFF Output state in case of probe failure OFF OAU AUX output operation NON NON NON Output disabled always off The next parameter will be ATM THR THR Output programmed for second t
30. ng to use the vaporiser 4 6 VAPORMATE cylinders VAPORMATE cylinders are connected directly to the inlet hose One cylinder of VAPORMATE 27 kg is generally sufficient for most fumigation operations For larger operations it may be advisable to manifold multiple cylinders together to ensure a constant flow of product throughout the operation Please contact your Linde representative for further advice on manifold systems VAPORMATE cylinders should be placed on a platform scale in order to monitor dosing by weight The cylinder s should be adequately restrained by an approved method to prevent them from falling over and potentially causing personal injury or damage to property Please contact your Linde representative for more information regarding the safe handling of cylinders 18 Equipment set up 4 7 Leak testing purging When the system has been fully assembled all mechanical connections should be leak tested at normal working pressure 5000 6000 kPa using an inert gas pure dry nitrogen Test gas should be connected to the system via a suitable regulator to control test pressure accurately Inlet outlet hoses manifolds and the internal heat exchanger coil have a maximum working pressure of 22000 kPa Following successful leak testing the system may be purged with the test gas to remove any contaminants prior to fumigation 4 8 Power supplies The vaporiser is heated by 2 x 2400 W elements 10 amps at 240 V each
31. ntry procedures should be followed by any personnel entering the chamber This includes but is not limited to atmosphere monitoring analysis for oxygen and fumigant levels using approved calibrated equipment The user should ensure that all work areas are operated in accordance with local Safe Systems of Work These should include a Permit to Work system where deemed appropriate 1 3 Minimum operating requirements Appropriate safety equipment PPE as described in section 1 4 Equipment must be used in a well ventilated area with adequate space for safe access Power supplies 2 x 240 V 10 amp supplies 2400 W per supply Fumigant Sufficient VAPORMATE to meet calculated dosing requirements G Size Cylinder 31 kg FE Size Cylinder 27 FSE Size Cylinder 22 kg D Size Cylinder 6 kg All hoses interconnecting pipework must be rated for the maximum operating pressure Outlet hoses pipework should be insulated to maintain product temperature and prevent possible injury to personnel Outlet hoses and pipework should be kept as short as possible less than 5m to prevent unnecessary heat loss between the vaporiser and the fumigation area Where outlet pipework length is excessive it may be necessary to increase the vaporiser operating temperature in order to maintain the required temperature at the fumigation point Do not attempt to open the chamber or remove relief valve oil plug while the equipment is
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33. readout displays the current temperature of the oil bath at all times Check the temperature set point Please refer to section 6 2 of this manual for detailed instructions Check that the heater switch is on The switch should be turned to the right and illuminated green Check that the amber heating light is on The heaters cycle on and off automatically to maintain the set temperature The amber lights come on during the heat cycle and go off during standby Check that the temperature overload safety switch has not tripped If the oil bath has exceeded the maximum allowable temperature the safety cut out will trip and the red over temp light will illuminate Allow the vaporiser to cool down and press the reset button Check the inlet gas temperature If the inlet gas temperature is too low lt 10 C this will impact the outlet temperature Gas cools as it is withdrawn from the cylinder and supply temperatures can be affected by ambient conditions If necessary manifold several cylinders together to spread the total off take load and minimise the cooling effect If you have checked all of the above and the gas outlet temperature is still low please contact Linde for assistance 8 4 High gas outlet temperature Check the LED readout on the digital controller The LED readout displays the current temperature of the oil bath at all times Check the temperature set point Please refer to section 6 2 of this manual for detailed
34. still hot Allow the equipment to fully cool to ambient temperatures before undertaking any maintenance or inspection work 1 4 Performance criteria VAPORMATE supply pressure 5000 7000 kPa depending on ambient conditions VAPORMATE inlet temperature 0 10 C depending on ambient conditions VAPORMATE outlet temperature 80 100 C Start up zime 7 10 minutes Flow rate Approx 0 5 kg min Safety considerations 07 2 Safety considerations 2 1 Electrical Power supplies The vaporiser has two independent 240V power supplies that must be plugged in to separate sockets in order to accommodate the full load of 20 amps Each power supply has its own indicator light The digital controller is connected to power supply no 1 The vaporiser requires both supplies to maintain full power and maximum flow rate Prior to conducting electrical inspections or maintenance work ensure that BOTH power supplies have been removed and the indicator lights are off Electrical work should be undertaken by a qualified and authorised electrician Failure to do so will invalidate any warranty Ingress protection All electrics are protected to IP66 for use in wet conditions or outdoor environments where weather may be a factor Hazardous atmospheres The vaporiser has not been designed or certified for use in hazardous or flammable atmospheres 2 2 Mechanical Inlet outlet connections Prior to use check that all inlet outlet conne
35. ulator to control purge pressure Inlet outlet hoses manifolds and the internal heat exchanger coil all have a maximum working pressure of 22000 kPa Inlet Outlet Hoses Vent all gas and isolate system before disconnecting the inlet and outlet hoses The VAPORMATE cylinder connection is a left hand thread and must be turned in a clockwise direction to loosen Safety Precautions The inlet manifold and hose may be very cold Care should be taken when disconnecting the inlet hose and or manifold The outlet manifold will be very hot and will remain hot for some time after the system has been shut down Care should be taken when disconnecting the outlet hose and or manifold If not vented the hose may contain some liquid product This may be pure ethyl formate which has condensed under cooling Ethyl formate can be irritating to the skin so chemically resistant gloves should be worn at all times If there are isolation valves downstream of the vaporiser there may be some pressure build up due to trapped liquid gas which is expanding Check the pressure gauge on the outlet assembly before attempting to disconnect any hoses or manifolds Take care when disconnecting hoses Connections should be loosened slightly to release any trapped gas When trapped gas has been released remove connections completely 6 Digital controller 6 1 Introduction The vaporiser operation is controlled by a digital controller LAE AC1 5 that is set
36. with no pressure reduction regulator When the system is connected all downstream equipment will be subjected to the full cylinder pressure Safety considerations 09 There are no isolation valves between the cylinder and the vaporiser to trap liquid gas or pressure in the inlet hose and manifold Pressure can only be retained in the system if there are customer owned operated isolation valves downstream of the vaporiser It is recommended that NO additional valves should be installed between the cylinder and the vaporiser The only valve which is required is the isolation valve on the cylinder 25 000 c c c 7 15 000 10 000 Cylinder pressure kPa c c ce 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Fig 6 Liquid CO vapour pressure temperature graph P kPa 2 8526 T C 0 7008 0 9889 Fig 6 shows the vapour pressure temperature graph for liquid This can be used as a guide to potential cylinder pressure at different ambient conditions Outlet manifold outlet hose There are no isolation valves between the vaporiser and the customer interface to trap liquid gas pressure in the outlet manifold and hose Pressure can only be retained in the system if there are customer owned operated isolation valves downstream of the vaporiser It is recommended t
37. y be released under pressure C DANGER gt Safety clothing and a suitable respirator should be worn at all times Please refer to section 1 2 for details of recommended safety equipment Fig 7 Insulated outlet hose Fig 8 Hose end cap ID plate Fig 9 Outlet connection orifice plate position Vaporiser Body The vaporiser body is vacuum insulated across most of its surface The vacuum jacket provides 25 mm of vacuum space between the outer surface and the internal oil bath Under normal operating conditions the outer surface should remain close to ambient temperature The top 50mm of the body where the outer shell connects to the top plate is not vacuum insulated This section is not normally accessed during operation but will have a surface temperature close to that of the oil chamber Particular care should be taken when connecting and disconnecting the inlet and outlet manifolds These may be either very cold or very hot after operation Approved safety gloves should be worn at all times when using the system to protect against burns Contact your Linde representative for more information Safety considerations 11 2 5 Manual handling The vaporiser is a portable device which incorporates lifting handles in the top plate Due to the weight of the unit 56 kg it is recommended that a minimum of two people should be available to lift and carry the vaporiser Operators should wear protective gloves when carrying moving th
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