Neutronics H1301 - Initial System Start-Up Procedure

Model H1301 Recovery and Recycling System
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Revision-L September, 2019
Page 26 of 105
V. System Operations and Controls (continued)
B. Initial System Start-Up Procedure
Before processing AGENT, the machine must be loaded with a “priming charge” of
AGENT. This initial charge will provide thermal contact in the processing tank for the
temperature sensors. Without the initial charge of AGENT, the cooling system controller
will not regulate or display the correct temperature of the processing tank. Twenty to thirty
five pounds of the initial charge of the Agent will always remain in the machine until
manually removed during maintenance operations.
Required Materials:
 Minimum 40 pound supply of AGENT liquid this will be the Agent Source
 Connection plumbing from the AGENT Source to the Inlet Port of the machine
1. Install the machine as per System Installation: section-IV of this manual. Do not install
the AGENT source container to the Inlet Port of the machine as per section-IV.G, of this
manual, until directed to do so by this procedure.
NOTE: The source container must be configured to present a liquid discharge into the
machine. Trying to initially charge the machine with AGENT vapor will result in a
lengthy process and may be unsuccessful in the presence of nitrogen.
2. View the front panel manual controls and verify:
 All override switches are in the AUTO position
 The Cooling System Controller Power Switch is in the On position
3. Verify the valve cap has been removed from the nitrogen vent port. Retain this cap for
periods of disuse and maintenance requirements. The curved vent deflector tube should
be installed to the nitrogen vent port or the vent port is plumbed to the outside for FE25.
4. Place the Front Panel System Power Switch to the On position and verify the following.
 System Power Lamp illuminates
 Cooling System Controller Power Lamp illuminates
 Cooling System Controller Cool Lamp illuminates
 Refrigeration System #1 Activates followed by System #2 (after an approximate 30-second
delay)
Note: Operation of the refrigeration section may be verified by observing the system-1 and
system-2 high and low side pressure gauges on the back of the machine.
 Process Temperature Controller displays a temperature within 15 degrees of ambient
 Cooling System Controller upper display indicates a temperature within 15 degrees of
ambient
Note: The factory setting of the Cooling System Controller is for 1301 or FE25 setting
-63F step #5 below may not need to be performed if 1301 or FE25 is used for start-up.
5. Press the Function-Key of the Cooling System Controller. Use the up and down arrow keys of
the controller to adjust the temperature setting for the type of Agent as listed below. Press the
Function-key of the controller to return the controller to the operating display (reference section-
VII.P for detailed adjustment instructions.)
 Halon 1301and FE25 setting -63F
 Halon 1211 setting -23F
 FM200 setting -15