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YOUR LUXE® IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON HIGH-PRESSURE AIR (HPA) which is stored in cylinders
(tanks) at pressures of up to 3,000 [FIG. 1] or 4,500 psi [FIG. 2.] The storage cylinder, along with the
regulator mounted in its neck forms an HPA system. There are two main types of HPA systems, those on
which the regulator’s output pressure is adjustable, and those for which their regulator is pre-set to deliver
a fixed output pressure. HPA systems designed to screw into an ASA are usually pre-set to provide 400 psi
(low pressure output) or 800 psi (high pressure output.)
DO NOT USE CO
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WITH YOUR LUXE®. USE THE LUXE® ONLY WITH COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS FEATURING TWO
BURST DISKS, ONE FOR THE HIGH PRESSURE SIDE OF THE REGULATOR, AND AN 1800 PSI RATED BURST DISK
FOR THE DOWNSTREAM SIDE OF THE REGULATOR. THE 1800 PSI (ALSO SOMETIMES MARKED 1.8K) PROVIDES
CRITICAL PROTECTION IN CASE OF A REGULATOR LEAK, AND ITS ABSENCE MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE LUXE®
AND OR SERIOUS INJURY.
If you are using your Luxe® with an adjustable output compressed air system, it should be set to deliver
about 650 psi. The Luxe® vertical regulator can accommodate a wide range of input pressures, and lower
them to the marker’s operating pressure, so exact adjustment of the air system is not critical, and either
low output, or high output pre-set HPA systems may be used. If using a screw-in style air system, the
Luxe® on/off bottom-line or similar is recommended, as the on/off control is important for proper set-up
and degassing.
NEVER USE OIL OR ANY PETROLEUM BASED CLEANER OR LUBRICANT IN A COMPRESSED AIR REGULATOR OR
CYLINDER. EXPOSURE TO PRESSURIZED AIR INCREASES OIL’S FLAMMABILITY AND CAN CAUSE A SERIOUS
SAFETY HAZARD. ONLY USE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS WITH COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS,
AND FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS EXPLICITLY.
Regardless of the type of air system used, be sure to turn it on by slowly opening its control valve (either
on the HPA system, or on/off bottom-line, depending on the configuration) so that the gas pressure in the
Luxe® rises gently, rather than jumping to full pressure. Slower pressurization will maximize the service life
of the seals and low pressure components in the Luxe®. The Luxe® offers multiple options for mounting
compressed air systems. Located on the bottom of the grip frame are a pair of industry standard 10-32
screw holes for air system mounting. Located forward and to the side of these holes is the Luxe® grip
integrated gas port. A small o-ring sitting in a recess at the gas port provides an airtight seal.
DEGAS AND UNLOAD THE LUXE® BEFORE MAKING ANY AIR SYSTEM CHANGES.
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