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CHAPTER 4
Operating the Atomizer
Use the information in this chapter to operate the Model 3076
Constant Output Atomizer. This chapter contains information on
the following:
Operating in the Recirculation Mode
Operating in the Nonrecirculation Mode
Drying the Aerosol using a Model 3062 Diffusion Dryer
Neutralizing the aerosol using a Model 3012/3012A or
3077/3077A Aerosol Neutralizer
Operating in the Recirculation Mode
If your solvent is water, the recirculation mode is recommended.
Make sure that the reservoir bottle and Atomizer are clean.
1. Fill the bottle about three-fourths full of solution.
2. Connect the bottle to the Atomizer as described in Chapter 3.
3. Set the pressure to the Atomizer at or below 35 psig (240 kPa),
and connect the compressed air.
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WARNING
Do not operate the Atomizer with an outlet pressure exceeding 10 psig in a
closed system. Operating the Atomizer with an outlet pressure greater than
10 psig may result in damage to the plastic-coated glass bottle, which can shatter
and cause serious personal injury. The atomizer is equipped with a pressure
relief safety valve that releases pressures above 10 psig from within the bottle.
Never block the outlet of this valve or remove the valve from the bottle cap.
The Atomizer begins to operate as the compressed air passes
through the system.
Note: The most important factors for quality atomizing are (1)
drying and neutralizing the aerosol; and (2) diluting the
aerosol to the desired concentration. See “Drying the Aerosol”
and “Neutralizing the Aerosol” sections in this chapter.
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