RevolveAir / Guardian User Manual (English)
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1. 23 Maintenance EH o PU OE E A 24 RevolveAir Guardian Operator s Manual SCOTT P N 595073 01 REV 6 12 O 2012 Scott Safety SCOTT the SCOTT SAFETY Logo Scott Health and Safety RevolveAir and Guardian are registered and or unregistered marks of Scott Technologies Inc or its affiliates SC OTT RevolveAir Guardian Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using this equipment follow basic precautions including the following 1 Read and follow ALL user instructions and recommended procedures and safety precautions as provided in this manual Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death Read and follow all DANGER WARNING and CAUTION statements in this instruction Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death These statements use the following pattern DANGER Danger is used to indicate the presence of a haz ard that will cause severe personal injury death or substantial equipment damage if the warning is ignored WARNING Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which may cause severe personal injury or substan tial component damage if the warning is ignored CAUTION Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which can cause minor personal injury or component damage if the warning is ignored NOTE Notes are used to notify the operator of2. L4 gt gc pt d lt RevolveAir Guardian Breathing Air Cylinder Fill Station Operating Instructions SC OTT RevolveAir Guardian Operators Manual Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ociosa anadir 2 Limited Warranty nistraci n 3 A joo ON AAA eaea Ea 4 AC e nee ae lesen 4 Cascade Storage een Sale NOIIORS een MIN pH DENDUM UN Routine Malnten ANAC NRI 6 Storage Cylinder INSpectON ius rines rita cod eiii is 6 2 Pre Operation CHECKS sra 7 Working with Compressed Air T Cylinder 8 3 RevolveAir Operation sii ssicesiswadincsenenivencanaeincdsnadccanstnavnmeasecaranadaseannsatawaciaienesteeuerancevesenseaswones 9 Charging breathing air Cylinders using the RevolveAir Fill Station 9 RevolveAir Fill Pressure 10 Revolve Air Cylinder Mounting and 12 4 Guardian Operation uri 15 Charging breathing air Cylinders using the Guardian Fill Station 15 Guardian Fill Pressure 16 Guardian Cylinder Mounting and 18 e
3. 1 Introduction Safety Notations The following types of safety notations are used throughout this manual N DANGER Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal injury death or substantial equipment damage if the warning is ignored N WARNING Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which may cause severe personal injury or substantial component damage if the warning is ignored N CAUTION Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which can cause minor personal injury or component damage if the warning is ignored NOTE Notes are used to notify the operator of installation operation or maintenance information that is Important but not hazard related Routine Maintenance The reliable operation of this equipment depends on proper care and routine maintenance The operator must be fully trained in the proper operation of the fill station The operator must read understand and adhere to all safety precautions and as described in this manual All scheduled maintenance must be noted by the operator to be performed by a SCOTT trained and certified service technician A Maintenance Record page is provided in this instruction For information on maintenance procedures call 1 800 247 7257 or contact an authorized SCOTT Safety distributor 6 Storage Cylinder Inspection Inspect the storage cylinders and verify the latest inspection date
4. 22 NOTES 5 Index B breathing air cylinder charging Guardian 18 RevolveAir 12 breathing air cylinders date of manufacture 8 high pressure charging 14 20 identification 8 inspection 8 pressure rating 8 10 C Cascade Storage System Manual 5 Auto 5 Charging breathing air cylinders Guardian 15 RevolveAir 9 Customer Service contact information 4 F Fill pressure adjustment Guardian 16 RevolveAir 10 G Guardian charging breathing air cylinders 18 fill pressure adjustment 16 identification 15 operation 20 RevolveAir Guardian Operator s Manual 5 Index Maintenance routine general 6 O Operating guidelines working with compressed air 7 P Pre operation checks 7 cylinder inspection 8 installation 7 Precautions See also Safety Notations compressed air 7 R RevolveAir charging breathing air cylinders 12 fill pressure adjustment 10 fill rate adjustment 13 identification 9 operation 9 15 turntable chamber door operation 13 Routine maintenance general 6 S Safety working with compressed air 7 Safety labels 4 Safety notations definition 6 Scott Safety contact information 6 Storage Cylinder Inspection DOT cylinders 6 ASME cylinders 6 W Warranty 3 23 Maintenance Record Tak Cate Initials Notes N SCOTT SAFETY 6 LY O j j Monroe Corporate Center B PO Box 569 5 AF T Y Monroe NC 28111 Telephone 1 800 247 7
5. and all residual air pressure has been released from the system Follow the recommendations of the OSHA Lock Out Tag Out procedures NEVER pass in front of an air outlet when compressed air is being released High pressure air could cause injury NEVER attempt to straighten or reuse bent tubes or utilize any damaged fittings NEVER charge a breathing apparatus or air storage cylinder beyond the rated working pressure NEVER fill a breathing air cylinder that has not been inspected according to these instructions and verified to be acceptable for filling REMEMBER Electric power supply must be installed in accordance with local state and federal electrical code requirements REMEMBER Compressed air can kill Treat it with respect RevolveAir Guardian Operator s Manual 2 Pre Operation Checks Cylinder Inspection Refer to the guidelines listed in Working with Compressed Air on page 7 Refer to current applicable publications on compressed gas cylinder inspection available from Compressed Gas Association Inc 1725 Jefferson Davis Hwy Suite 1004 Arlington VA 22202 703 412 0900 for a detailed explanation of cylinder inspection procedures Check the latest cylinder hydrostatic test date to ensure it is current All breathing air cylinders must be visually inspected regularly and hydrostatically tested by a licensed cylinder retester in accordance with the appropriate US Department of Transportation DO
6. charge adapter and mount the second cylinder Hand tighten the charge adapter NOTE Never leave an unused charge adapter open When charging only one cylinder verify that the cap is secure on the unused adapter Charge Adapter 4 Open the breathing air cylinder valves located on the top of the mounted cylinders N DANGER Always open cylinder valves slowly Careless handling of compressed air can cause pressurized air to release suddenly which can result in serious injury or death 5 Open the charging chamber door lock by operating the handle on the right side of the chamber so that the YELLOW lock bars are NOT showing RevolveAir Guardian Operator s Manual 3 RevolveAir Operation 6 Rotate the chamber door 180 until it clicks into position N CAUTION Use extreme caution when rotating the chamber door Catching fingers hands hair articles of clothing or other objects in the door may result in personal injury or damage to the fill station Charging Chamber Locked YELLOW bars visible around door 10 Adjust the fill rate as follows a Slowlyturnthe Fill Control Valve counterclockwise to increase the rate at which the cylinders are filled Rotating the RevolveAir Camber Door Watch the pressure reading on the breathing 7 Close and lock the charging chamber door handle air Cylinder Gauge The door is locked when the YELLOW lock bars are visible around the door frame c Ifthe fill
7. pressure increases as temperature increases When charging cylinders in temperatures below freezing 32 F 0 C frequently check air pressure and release excess pressure as the cylinder warms to normal room temperature Failure to do so will cause cylinders to be in an overcharge condition increasing the risk of cylinder failure and leading to personal injury or death RevolveAir Guardian Operator s Manual 3 RevolveAir Operation When system pressure is adequate to fill the breathing air cylinders unlock the fill station door by operating the handle on the right side of the chamber YELLOW lock bars NOT showing RevolveAir Fill Pressure Adjustment 4 N CAUTION NEVER use a wrench or other tool to tighten the bleed valves or cylinder adapters Excessive force will damage the sealing surfaces and result in cylinder leakage 1 Check the pressure rating of the selected breathing air cylinder s See Cylinder Inspection on page 8 2 When charging more than one cylinder verify that all cylinders are of the same pressure rating If they are different sort them by their rating and only charge cylinders together that have the same rating NEVER MIX RATINGS RevolveAir Charging Chamber Unlocked I YELLOW lock bars NOT showing AN DANGER 5 Close the Fill Control Valve the control panel by NEVER MIX RATINGS When charging more than one breathing air cylinder together charge only those cylinders that h
8. prior to operating the unit Safety labels should never be removed defaced or covered SCOTT CA Read and follow all safety labels on the unit 1 Introduction Cascade Storage System Theory of Operation The principle of a cascade air storage system is to make the most efficient use of the air stored in multiple storage cylinders to fill breathing air cylinders This is achieved by always drawing air first from the storage cylinder with the lowest pressure and then switching to the storage cylinder with the next highest pressure until the breathing air cylinder has reached the target fill pressure Based on a four cylinder storage system if the first storage cylinder has less pressure than the target pressure for the breathing air cylinder the breathing air cylinder will be filled until its pressure equals that of the first storage cylinder The first storage cylinder is then closed and the next higher pressure storage cylinder is opened to add air to the breathing air cylinder If the pressure in the second storage cylinder is still below the target pressure the second storage cylinder is closed and the third storage cylinder is opened lf necessary the fourth storage cylinder is used to finally reach the target pressure in the breathing air cylinder When the fourth storage cylinder drops below the target pressure no more breathing air cylinders can be filled to the target pressure until the storage system is refilled by t
9. rate is too high turn the Fill Control Valve fully clockwise to decrease the flow then slowly 8 Open the Fill Control Valve 1 8 to 1 2 turn turn the Fill Control Valve counterclockwise to counterclockwise to begin filling the cylinders adjust to the proper rate 9 Consult the cylinder manufacturer and the d Once fill pressure and fill rate are set for appropriate government regulatory agency for fill charging cylinders of the same pressure rating rate recommendations DO NOT EXCEED THE minor readjustment may be necessary as the FILL RATE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE storage and compressor pressures will vary BREATHING AIR CYLINDERS BEING FILLED during multiple breathing air cylinder fills 11 Leave the fill pressure and fill rate set when charging several cylinders that require the same fill pressure AN D ANG E R s fill rate Minor adjustments may be necessary uring filling of successive cylinders depending on the compressor system used DO NOT exceed the recommended fill rate for the breathing air cylinders Failure to follow this warning may result in catastrophic failure of the cylinder leading to serious personal injury or death 13 RevolveAir Guardian Operator s Manual 3 RevolveAir Operation 12 While the breathing air cylinders are being filled Remove the charged breathing air cylinders as inside the charge chamber mount the second set follows of cylinders on the rigid adapters on the outside of the charge chamber Be
10. sure to hand tighten the bleed valve and to open the breathing air cylinder valve s Refer to steps 2 through 4 of this section for details 14 To access the breathing air cylinders verify that the chamber lock handle is in the unlocked position so that the YELLOW lock bars are NOT showing around the chamber door Rotate the chamber door 180 until it clicks into position 13 When the breathing air Cylinder Pressure Gauge reaches the pre set charge pressure open the chamber lock by operating the handle so that the YELLOW lock bars are NOT showing This will 46 SLOWLY open the bleed valve just enough to vent automatically stop the cylinder charging process the air lines to the cylinders Vent until all air flow stops If the air does not stop venting verify that the cylinder valves are closed 15 Close the cylinder valves on the mounted breathing air cylinders Hold the cylinder in place and turn the charge N DANGER A adapter clockwise to remove the cylinder Handle If any air leak is noted or the equipment does not the charged cylinder carefully operate as described in this manual immediately 18 terminate use of the equipment and consult with a certified service technician before proceeding Use of malfunctioning equipment may create circumstances resulting in serious personal injury or death Replace the charge adapter plugs NOTE HIGH PRESSURE CHARGING causes a rise in cylinder temperature As the cylinder co
11. the Fill Control Valve 2 Open the fill station door by turning the handle down and lifting the lid Slowly open the bleed valve just enough in the fill station to vent any residual pressure When all air stops escaping hand tighten the bleed valve DO NOT use tools to tighten 3 Remove one of the adapter caps and attach a cylinder to the charge adapter Turn counterclockwise to tighten Hand tighten the connector DO NOT use tools to tighten 4 charge two cylinders remove the plug from the other charge adapter and mount the second cylinder Hand tighten the charge adapter NOTE Never leave an unused charge adapter open When charging only one cylinder verify that the cap is secure on the unused adapter 5 Open the breathing air cylinder valves located on the top of the mounted cylinders N DANGER Always open cylinder valves slowly Careless handling of compressed air can cause serious injury or death RevolveAir Guardian Operator s Manual 4 Guardian Operation Close the fill station door and lock with the operating 9 Adjust the fill rate as follows handle with the handle turned horizontally as shown above a Slowly turn the Fill Control Valve counterclockwise to increase the rate at which the cylinders are filled b Watch the pressure reading on the breathing air Cylinder Gauge c Ifthe fill rate is too high turn the Fill Control Valve fully clockwise to decrease the flow then slowl
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13. 8 N DANGER Do not refill any cylinder that is damaged or not within the prescribed hydrostatic test date as determined by the appropriate US Department of Transportation DOT specification or the applicable DOT exemption or in accordance with the appropriate Transport Canada TC Permit of Equivalent Level of Safety Damaged cylinders may suddenly leak or rupture if charged with compressed air Failure to inspect for damage and to empty the air from damaged cylinders may result in personal injury or death N DANGER When charging more than one breathing air cylinder together charge only cylinders that have the same pressure rating Failure to follow this instruction can result in cylinder failure and lead to equipment damage serious personal injury or death N DANGER If any air leak is noted or the equipment does not operate as described in this manual immediately terminate use of the equipment and consult with a certified service technician before proceeding Use of malfunctioning equipment may create circumstances resulting in serious personal injury or death N DANGER When charging 75 minute 5500 PSI cylinders there must be NO cylinders mounted on the outside of the RevolveAir door When charging any other size cylinder there must be NO 75 minute 5500 PSI cylinders mounted on the outside of the RevolveAir door Failure to obey these warnings may result in serious injury or death N DANGER Air
14. GA G 7 1 entitled Commodity Specification for Air available from the Compressed Gas Association Inc 1725 Jefferson Davis Hwy Suite 1004 Arlington VA 22202 In addition to meeting the requirements of Grade D or higher the air must be dry to a dew point of 65 F 54 C or less 4 RevolveAir Guardian Operator s Manual The fill station may be installed with storage cylinders or a manual or an automatic cascade system Refer to the Cascade Storage System and Storage Cylinder Inspection sections of this instruction for details IMPORTANT Follow ALL recommended procedures and safety precautions as provided in this manual Federal State and local codes mandate safety precautions and procedures for the handling and production of breathable air Consult State and local occupational health and industrial safety ordinances for additional requirements Proper installation of the RevolveAir and Guardian fill stations must be performed in accordance with SCOTT Safety requirements for optimum performance and ad equate warranty coverage Maintenance and repair of the system must be performed by a SCOTT trained and certified technician For additional information regarding the design opera tion or service of the fill station unit contact SCOTT Safety at 1 800 247 7257 Safety Labels Note the safety labels that are affixed to the unit as a reminder of important safety precautions Always read and understand all safety labels
15. Storage cylinder inspection should be performed on a routine basis as determined by specific organization requirements DOT cylinders must be visually inspected and hydrostatically tested by a licensed cylinder re tester in accordance with the appropriate US Department of Transportation DOT specification or applicable DOT exemption or in accordance with the appropriate Transport Canada TC Permit of Equivalent Level of Safety Depending on when the DOT storage cylinders were purchased this may be five 5 or ten 10 years Cylinders that must be tested every five 5 years are stamped with the DOT and TC numbers around the top of the cylinder Cylinders that must be tested every ten 10 years are stamped with the number SO9809 02 around the top of the cylinder Verify the required re test schedule for your DOT storage cylinders and establish a procedure for having the cylinders re tested to that schedule The date of manufacture marked on the cylinder is also the date of the first hydrostatic test Subsequent test dates are indicated by labels affixed to the cylinder If the required hydrostatic test date has expired for the DOT cylinder DO NOT USE the cylinder Notify a supervisor or other certified personnel responsible for cylinder inspection N DANGER Do not refill any cylinder that is damaged or not within the prescribed hydrostatic test date as determined by the appropriate US Department of Transportation DOT specifi
16. T specification or applicable DOT exemption or in accordance with the appropriate Transport Canada TC Permit of Equivalent Level of Safety The date of manufacture marked on the cylinder is also the date of the first hydrostatic test See the example cylinder stamp in the following illustration SHS SAC 0311 G164 Cylinder Date of Manufacture 1 Month 2 Manufacturer or Tester stamp 3 Year For a complete listing of retest date requirements for SCOTT Safety breathing air cylinders refer to the current revision of Safety Precautions for Air Pak Cylinders SCOTT P N 89080 01 This publication is included in the literature provided with your SCOTT supplied air respirator or upon request from SCOTT Safety For other breathing air cylinders consult the cylinder manufacturer s recommendations and the requirements of the appropriate national regulatory agencies It is the responsibility of your organized respiratory protection program to arrange for visual inspection and hydrostatic testing of cylinders by a licensed retester Visually inspect cylinder and valve assembly for physical damage such as dents or gouges in metal or in composite wrapping Cylinders which show physical damage or exposure to high heat or flame such as paint turned brown or black decals charred or missing pressure gauge lens melted or elastomeric bumper distorted and cylinders which show evidence of exposure to chemicals such as discoloration crac
17. ave the same pressure rating Failure to follow this instruction can result in failure of the turning the valve fully clockwise For units equipped with a Variable Pressure Regulator Turn the Variable Fill Pressure Regulator fully counterclockwise until the breathing air Cylinder cylinder or cylinder valve and can lead to equipment Pressure Gauge reads zero 0 damage serious personal injury or death Skip this step if unit is equipped with Dual Pressure Regulator 3 Verify that the compressor or storage pressure is greater than the fill pressure of the selected breathing air cylinder If pressure is too low allow the compressor system to continue building pressure N DANGER Never set the fill pressure higher than the maximum pressure rating for the breathing air cylinders to be filled Filling breathing air cylinders beyond their maximum pressure rating may result in serious damage to the cylinder or cylinder valve A damaged cylinder may rupture and can cause serious personal injury or death 3000 450 1500 PA 7500 HEALTH amp SAFETY Cylinder Charging Controls 1 Fill Control Valve 2 Variable Pressure Regulator 10 7 Close both bleed valves on the fill station finger tight one bleed valve on each side of the fragmentation chamber door DO NOT use tools to tighten 1 Bleed Valve 2 Charge Adapters 8 Make sure all four of the cylinder charge adapters are closed and secure
18. cation or the applicable DOT exemption or in accordance with the appropriate Transport Canada TC Permit of Equivalent Level of Safety Damaged cylinders may suddenly leak or rupture if charged with compressed air Failure to inspect for damage and to empty the air from damaged cylinders may result in personal injury or death ASME cylinders do not require hydrostatic testing but include a drain valve and gauge If installed safety valves on ASME cylinders must be tested on an annual basis ASME safety valves can by identified by a tag or label showing traceability to the National Bureau of Standards NB and a tamper evident seal Some SCOTT storage systems with ASME storage cylinders are protected by single use rupture disks that cannot be tested Refer to specific ASME or DOT safety standards for additional testing information SCOTT 2 Pre Operation Checks N DANGER Before use this equipment must be properly installed and inspected by a SCOTT Safety trained and certified technician Do not operate if the equipment has not been prepared by a SCOTT authorized service technician Use of this equipment without proper set up may result in serious personal injury death or permanent equipment damage N DANGER Training is required before use of this equipment Improper use of this equipment may result in serious injury or death Improper use includes but is not limited to use without adequate training disregard of the war
19. d cylinders may suddenly leak or rupture if charged with compressed air Failure to inspect for damage and to empty the air from damaged cylinders may result in personal injury or death If any air leak is noted or the equipment does not operate as described in this manual immediately terminate use of the equipment and consult with a certified service technician before proceeding Use of malfunctioning equipment may create circumstances resulting in serious personal injury or death N DANGER When charging more than one breathing air cylinder together charge only cylinders that have the same pressure rating Failure to follow this instruction can result in cylinder failure and lead to equipment damage serious personal injury or death N DANGER Do not charge 5500 PSI cylinders with this equipment Failure to obey this warning may result in serious injury or death N DANGER Air pressure increases as temperature increases When charging cylinders in temperatures below freezing 32 F 0 C frequently check air pressure and release excess pressure as the cylinder warms to normal room temperature Failure to do so will cause cylinders to be in an overcharge condition increasing the risk of cylinder failure and leading to personal injury or death RevolveAir Guardian Operator s Manual 4 Guardian Operation Guardian Fill Pressure Adjustment 1 Check the pressure rating of the selected breathing air cy
20. ecure Hand tighten turning the adapter counterclockwise DO NOT use tools to tighten 16 LIAS ID we Cylinder Charging Controls 1 Fill Control Valve 2 Variable Pressure Regulator AND LOCKED IST BE CLOSED LL B A CYLINDERS FI SHS GCS 0311 G175 Guardian Bleed Valve N CAUTION NEVER use a wrench or other tool to tighten the bleed valves or cylinder adapters Excessive force will damage the sealing surfaces and result in cylinder leakage RevolveAir Guardian Operator s Manual 4 Guardian Operation Close the fill station lid and lock with the operating 12 For units with the Dual Pressure Regulator option handle with the handle turned horizontally set the switch to the selected breathing air cylinder pressure No other fill regulator control is available to the operator Open the Fill Control Valve 1 8 to 1 2 turn counterclockwise For units with the Variable Pressure Regulator SLOWLY turn the Variable Fill Pressure Regulator knob clockwise until the breathing air Cylinder Gauge shows the target maximum fill pressure for the selected breathing air cylinder s Make sure that the pressure used to charge the cylinder is not higher than the pressure rating on the cylinder FILL PRESSURE SELECTOR NOTE A Always adjust the Fill Pressure Regulator on the en pressure rise If the fill pressure is accidentally set too high and must be reduced first turn the
21. he compressor With a Manual Cascade system the operator must continually monitor the air pressure in each of the storage cylinders while manually opening and closing each storage cylinder to fill breathing air cylinders gt stomo Manual Cascade Air Storage Control Panel RevolveAir Guardian Operator s Manual With a SCOTT Smart Fill Auto Cascade system pressure sensing valves automatically select the air supply from each of the storage cylinders The system opens and closes the storage cylinders to efficiently use all the available air to fill the breathing air cylinders The operation of the SCOTT Smart Fill Auto Cascade system does not require additional tasks or adjustments by the operator On standalone storage systems that are separate from the filling compressor the SCOTT Smart Fill Auto Cascade system will make the best use of the stored air between fill ups from the compressor For systems with an integral compressor the operator can choose to turn OFF the compressor after filling the storage and then fill the breathing air cylinders The SCOTT Smart Fill Auto Cascade system will provide the maximum number of fills before turning the compressor back ON Systems using more than four storage cylinders can be configured with the cylinders in four banks with sets of cylinders in each bank SCOTT SMART FILL CHARGING SYSTEM Smart Fill Auto Cascade Charging System RevolveAir Guardian Operator s Manual
22. installa tion operation or maintenance information that is important but not hazard related Do not operate this equipment while under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medications or substances which may affect vision dexterity or judgment Users of this equipment must be in good physical and mental health in order to operate safely Do not use this equipment when fatigue prevents safe operation Stay alert when operating this equipment Inattention or carelessness while operating this equipment may result in serious injury or death Training is required before use of this equipment Improper use may result in serious injury or death Improper use includes but is not limited to use without adequate training disregard of the warnings and instructions contained herein use of the equipment for purposes not included in these instructions and failure to inspect and maintain the equipment 10 11 12 13 14 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All electrical connections shall be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with applicable electrical codes and shall include proper grounding of the equipment All service must be performed by qualified trained technicians When servicing disconnect power from the equipment and follow all necessary Lock Out Tag Out procedures and safety procedures Hot surfaces can cause serious injury Allow the equipment to cool before servicing Establish a schedule for
23. knob counterclockwise to at least 500 psi below the desired setting Turn the knob again clockwise to ensure an accurate fill pressure setting Dual Pressure Regulator Option Illustration shows pressure set for 2216 psi N DANGER DO NOT attempt to charge the breathing air cylinder if the correct pressure setting is not available on the Dual Pressure regulator Failure to use the correct pressure setting may result in serious damage to the cylinder or cylinder valve A damaged cylinder may rupture and can cause serious personal injury or death 17 RevolveAir Guardian Operator s Manual 4 Guardian Operation Guardian Cylinder Mounting and Charging N DANGER IMPORTANT Before filling breathing air cylinders ALWAYS check the Department of Transportation DOT or Transport Canada TC pressure rating of the cylinders to be filled NEVER fill a cylinder to a pressure higher than the maximum pressure rating shown on the cylinder Failure to follow this warning may result in catastrophic failure of the cylinder leading to serious personal injury or death N CAUTION NEVER use a wrench or other tool to tighten the bleed valves or cylinder adapters Excessive force will damage the sealing surfaces and result in cylinder leakage Charge Adapters 18 3000 450 1500 PA 7500 Hi Y BREATHING an SYSTEMS Cylinder Charging Controls 1 Fill Control Valve 2 Variable Pressure Regulator 1 Close
24. ks in the cylinder or the composite wrapping peeling of the outer layers of the composite wrapping and or bulging of the cylinder wall shall be removed from service and emptied of compressed air Always check the pressure rating of the selected breathing air cylinder s to be filled The rated pressure usually follows the DOT or TC material identification as in this illustration 1 TC SU 5134 3107 WARNING Do not fill if damage has caused strand unraveling Elastic Expansion Range 50 150 cc MADE IN USA 2 q 1 DOT E 10915 4500 1 108455 LUXFER a 6 A 03 REE 150 i SOIT 3 m 60 MINUTES AIR q Scott 10009672 Luxfer L87G 2 SHS SAC 0401 G248 Cylinder Identification and Pressure Rating 1 Transport Canada Identification and Rating 310 bar 2 Department of Transportation DOT Identification and Pressure Rating 4500 psi SC OTT RevolveAir Guardian Operators Manual 3 RevolveAir Operation Charging breathing air Cylinders using the RevolveAir Fill Station This chapter provides instructions for filling breathing air cylinders using the RevolveAir fill station The RevolveAir fill station is identified by a turntable chamber door that allows for simultaneous charging of two breathing air cylinders while a second set of cylinders is being mounted IMPORTANT Before charging any breathing air cylinder ALWAYS perform a thorough cylinder inspection as instructed on page
25. linder if the correct pressure setting is not available on the Dual Pressure regulator Failure to use the correct pressure setting may result in serious damage to the cylinder or cylinder valve A damaged cylinder may rupture and can cause serious personal injury or death 11 RevolveAir Guardian Operator s Manual 3 RevolveAir Operation Revolve Air Cylinder Mounting and Charging IMPORTANT Before filling breathing air cylinders ALWAYS check the Department of Transportation DOT or Transport Canada TC pressure rating of the cylinders to be filled NEVER fill cylinders a cylinder to a pressure higher than the maximum pressure rating shown on the cylinder Failure to follow this warning may result in catastrophic failure of the cylinder leading to serious personal injury or 1 Bleed Valve 2 Charge Adapters N CAUTION NEVER use a wrench or other tool to tighten the bleed valves or cylinder adapters Excessive force will damage the sealing surfaces and result in cylinder leakage 1 Close the Fill Control Valve Slowly open the bleed valve just enough to vent any residual pressure When all air stops escaping hand tighten the bleed valve DO NOT use tools to tighten 12 2 Removeone ofthe adapter caps and attach a cylinder to the charge adapter Turn counterclockwise to tighten Hand tighten the connector DO NOT use tools to tighten 3 charge two cylinders remove the plug from the other
26. linder s See Cylinder Inspection on page 8 2 When charging more than one cylinder verify that all cylinders are of the same pressure rating If they are different sort them by their rating and only charge cylinders together that have the same rating NEVER MIX RATINGS N DANGER NEVER MIX RATINGS When charging more than one breathing air cylinder together charge only cylinders that have the same pressure rating Failure to follow this instruction can result in failure of the cylinder or cylinder valve and can lead to equipment damage serious personal injury or death 3 Verify that the compressor and or storage pressure is equal to or greater than the fill pressure of the selected breathing air cylinder If pressure is too low allow the compressor system to continue building pressure 4 Atthe control panel close the Fill Control Valve by turning the valve fully clockwise 5 For units with the Variable Pressure Regulator Turn the Variable Fill Pressure Regulator fully counterclockwise until the breathing air Cylinder Pressure Gauge reads zero 0 Skip this step if unit is equipped with Dual Pressure Regulator 6 When system pressure is adequate to fill the cylinders open the fill station door by turning the handle and lifting the lid 7 Close the bleed valve in the fill station finger tight DO NOT use tools to tighten 8 Make sure both of the cylinder charge adapters are closed and s
27. nings and instructions contained herein and failure to inspect and maintain this equipment N DANGER If any air leak is noted or the equipment does not operate as described in this manual immediately terminate its use and consult with a certified service technician before proceeding Use of malfunctioning equipment may create circumstances resulting in serious personal injury or death N DANGER The misuse of compressed air can cause severe injury or death Take every precaution in the use of compressed air Always remember to release all residual air pressure from the compressor system before repairing or doing maintenance work RevolveAir Guardian Operator s Manual IMPORTANT Perform all pre operation checks prior to starting the unit Establish and maintain a pre operation inspection procedure for the compressor and related accessories Routine inspection of the equipment is the responsibility of the organization using the equipment and must be in accordance with technical and service guidelines provided by SCOTT Safety Working with Compressed Air High pressure air can be dangerous NEVER tighten loosen or adjust any type of fitting that is under pressure NEVER adjust a safety relief valve Interfering with system settings can result in serious damage or injury NEVER perform any service on this equipment unless the electric power is switched OFF at the main terminal the compressor is completely stopped
28. ols the pressure gauge will show a decrease in pressure This is normal After cooling cylinders may be placed back in the fill station and topped off to full pressure N DANGER Air pressure increases as temperature increases When charging cylinders in temperatures below freezing 32 F 0 C frequently check air pressure and release excess pressure as the cylinder warms to normal room temperature Failure to do so will cause oylinders to be in an overcharge condition increasing the risk of cylinder failure and leading to personal injury or death 14 SC OTT RevolveAir Guardian Operators Manual 4 Guardian Operation Charging breathing air Cylinders using the Guardian Fill Station This chapter provides instructions for filling breathing air cylinders using the Guardian Fill Station options The Guardian allows simultaneous charging of two breathing air cylinders and is identified by a top mounted closed lid total containment chamber N DANGER IMPORTANT Before charging any breathing air cylinder ALWAYS perform a thorough cylinder inspection as instructed on page 8 N DANGER Do not refill any cylinder that is damaged or not within the prescribed hydrostatic test date as determined by the appropriate US Department of Transportation DOT specification or the applicable DOT exemption or in accordance with the appropriate Transport Canada TC Permit of Equivalent Level of Safety Damage
29. performing routine maintenance as outlined in these instructions Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS for instructions on the safe handling of any chemicals used in the maintenance or servicing of this equipment Moving parts can cause serious injury Be sure all guards and covers are in place and secure before starting the unit High pressure air is dangerous Handle the high pressure air connections and hoses with care to prevent serious injury or death The air produced by this equipment must be recertified periodically as meeting CGA Grade D or better breathing quality air Regular recertification to this standard is the responsibility of the user If this equipment does not operate as described in these instructions DO NOT USE THE EQUIPMENT Follow your procedures to remove the equipment from service including any Lock out Tag out procedures to prevent use of the equipment Contact authorized personnel to inspect and service the equipment If you have any questions or concerns regarding the installation use or maintenance of this equipment contact your authorized SCOTT distributor or contact SCOTT at 1 800 247 7257 or 704 291 8300 outside the continental United States or visit our web site at www scottsafety com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS RevolveAir Guardian Operator s Manual Warranty Limited Warranty SCOTT SAFETY Limited Warranty on Scott Breathing Air Cylinder Fill Station Produc
30. preventative maintenance recommended by SCOTT THIS WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN ADDITION SCOTT EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE SALE OR USE OF SCOTT SAFETY PRODUCTS AND NO OTHER FIRM OR PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY RevolveAir Guardian Operator s Manual 1 Introduction SCOTT 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a SCOTT Safety fill station This manual provides instructions for charging breathing air cylinders using RevolveAir and Guardian fill stations SCOTT Safety provides a full line of breathing air system components and related accessories for the safe produc tion and storage of compressed breathing air Configu rations of breathing air systems will vary depending on selected options Operators of these units must become familiar with their particular system configuration and refer to the proper operating instructions These fill stations are intended only for charging breathing air cylinders The air compressor and purification system used with these fill stations to fill breathing air cylinders must produce compressed air which meets the requirements for Grade D or higher compressed air as specified in the Compressed Gas Association publication C
31. thing air cylinders Failure to follow this warning may result in catastrophic failure of the cylinder leading to serious personal injury or death 19 RevolveAir Guardian Operator s Manual 4 Guardian Operation Remove the charged breathing air cylinders as follows 11 Close the cylinder valves on the mounted breathing air cylinders 12 Slowly open the bleed valve just enough to vent the air lines to the cylinders Vent until all air flow stops If the air does not stop venting verify that the cylinder valves are closed 13 SLOWLY turn the charge adapter clockwise to remove the cylinder Carefully lift the charged cylinder from the chamber 14 Replace the charge adapter plugs NOTE HIGH PRESSURE CHARGING causes a rise in cylinder temperature As the cylinder cools the pressure gauge will show a decrease in pressure This is normal After cooling cylinders may be placed back in the fill station and topped off to full pressure N DANGER Air pressure increases as temperature increases When charging cylinders in temperatures below freezing 32 F 0 C frequently check air pressure and release excess pressure as the cylinder warms to normal room temperature Failure to do so will cause cylinders to be in an overcharge condition increasing the risk of cylinder failure and leading to personal injury or death 20 RevolveAir Guardian Operator s Manual 4 Guardian Operation NOTES 21
32. ts Scott Safety SCOTT a division of Scott Technologies Inc warrants all of its BREATHING AIR CYLINDER FILL STATION PRODUCTS to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one 1 year from the date of original manufacture by SCOTT This warranty applies to all components of these products except expendable or consumable components SCOTT s obligation under this warranty is limited to replacement or repair at SCOTT s option of these products when shown to be defective in either workmanship or materials Only SCOTT personnel or when directed by SCOTT SCOTT authorized agents are permitted to perform warranty obligations This warranty does not apply to defects or damage caused by repairs of or alterations to SCOTT BREATHING AIR CYLINDER FILL STATION PRODUCTS made by owner or any third party unless expressly permitted by SCOTT product manuals or by written authorization from SCOTT To obtain performance under this warranty and as a condition precedent to any duty of SCOTT the purchaser must present such products to SCOTT a SCOTT authorized distributor or a SCOTT authorized service center Any product returned to SCOTT shall be sent FOB destination to Scott Safety Attn Warranty Claim Department 4320 Goldmine Road Monroe NC 28111 This warranty does not apply to any malfunction of or damage to these products resulting from accident alteration misuse or abuse which includes and is not limited to failure to perform
33. two on each side of the fill station door Hand tighten turning the adapter counterclockwise DO NOT use tools 9 Close the charging chamber and lock with the operating handle with the YELLOW locking bars visible around the chamber door 10 Open the Fill Control Valve 1 8 to 1 2 turn counterclockwise 11 For units equipped with a Variable Pressure Regulator SLOWLY turn the Variable Fill Pressure Regulator knob clockwise until the breathing air Cylinder Gauge shows the target maximum fill pressure for the selected breathing air cylinder s Make sure that the pressure used to charge the cylinder is not higher than the pressure rating on the cylinder NOTE Always adjust the Fill Pressure Regulator on the pressure rise If the fill pressure is accidentally set too high and must be reduced first turn the knob counterclockwise to at least 500 psi below the desired setting Turn the knob again clockwise to ensure an accurate fill pressure setting RevolveAir Guardian Operator s Manual 3 RevolveAir Operation 12 For units with the Dual Pressure Regulator option set the switch to the selected breathing air cylinder pressure No other fill regulator control is available to the operator FILL CONTROL AUXILIARY FILL PRESSUR SELECTOR BREATHING AIR CYLINDER PRESSURE Dual Pressure Regulator Option Illustration shows pressure set for 2216 psi N DANGER DO NOT attempt to charge the breathing air cy
34. y turn the Fill Control Valve counterclockwise to adjust to the proper rate d Once fill pressure and fill rate are set for charging cylinders of the same pressure rating minor readjustment may be necessary as the storage and compressor pressures will vary during multiple breathing air cylinder fills 10 Leave the fill pressure and fill rate set when charging several cylinders that require the same fill pressure and fill rate Minor adjustments may be necessary during filling of successive cylinders depending on the compressor system used 11 When the breathing air Cylinder Pressure Gauge reaches the pre set charge pressure open the fill station door by turning the handle and lifting the lid This will automatically stop the cylinder charging process Charging Door Locked 7 Open the Fill Control Valve 1 8 to 1 2 turn counterclockwise 8 Consult the cylinder manufacturer and the AN DANGE R appropriate government regulatory agency for fill rate recommendations DO NOT EXCEED THE FILL RATE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE BREATHING AIR CYLINDERS BEING FILLED operate as described in this manual immediately terminate use of the equipment and consult with a certified service technician before proceeding Use of malfunctioning equipment may create circumstances resulting in serious personal injury or death If any air leak is noted or the equipment does not N DANGER DO NOT exceed the recommended fill rate for the brea
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