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Connecting to the application
Once the initial purge run of 30 minutes has completed the compressor is now ready to
be connected to the application(s).
The pressure in the internal storage tanks must be allowed to dissipate
before connecting the compressor to the application(s)
Attach the ¼” compression fitting to the outlet of the air compressor. Using the ¼”
tubing supplied, connect the outlet of the air compressor to the inlet on the application.
If you require more tubing than is supplied please refer to the Tubing Lengths section.
Once the tubing is connected to the application, please ensure that it
is thoroughly checked for being leak-tight. Even the slightest leak in
the gas supply between the air compressor and the application can
lead to a reduction in efficiency.
Tubing Lengths
The diameter of the tubing which will be connected to the gas outlet is
important and is determined by the length of tubing required. Failure
to follow these recommendations could lead to pressure between
compressor and application.
< 10 meters: Use ¼”/
3
⁄
16
” (¼” O/D,
3
⁄
16
” I/D) P.T.F.E. tubing.
> 10 - 40 meters: Use
3
⁄
8
”/
5
⁄
16
” (
3
⁄
8
” O/D,
5
⁄
16
” I/D). Tubing and fittings not supplied
in the fittings kit.
> 40 metres: Please contact Peak Scientific with the relevant distance and
we will calculate the flow resistance and the tubing size required.
A combination of ¼”/
3
⁄
16
” and
3
⁄
8
”/
5
⁄
16
” tubing may be used to ensure that there is no
large diameter tubing within the lab (i.e. for the first 20 meters from the air compressor
use
3
⁄
8
”/
5
⁄
16
” and the final 10 meters to the application use ¼”/
3
⁄
16
” tubing). Keep the
connections and bends to a minimum.
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