Taylor-Wharton VJ Bulk Tank User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS


SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR CARBON DIOXIDE ........................................................................ 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR NITROUS OXIDED ......................................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................. 5
PROPERTIES OF CARBON DIOXIDE ............................................................................................... 5
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................ 6

TANK CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................................................. 6
PIPING AND CONTROLS ............................................................................................................... 6

Fill................................................................................................................................................... 6
Liquid and Vapor Connections....................................................................................................... 6
Instrumentation............................................................................................................................... 7
Safety Relief ................................................................................................................................... 7
Refrigeration................................................................................................................................... 7

INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................... 8

HANDLING ....................................................................................................................................... 8
INSTALLATION CHECKS .............................................................................................................. 8
CUSTOMER INSTALLED EQUIPMENT/PIPING ......................................................................... 8
RIGGING ......................................................................................................................................... 10

OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................... 12

PURGE PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................... 12
FILLING PROCEDURE.................................................................................................................. 13

MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................. 13

LEAK TEST..................................................................................................................................... 14
HAND VALVES.............................................................................................................................. 14
BACK PRESSURE VALVE............................................................................................................ 14

RESETTING BACK PRESSURE VALVE................................................................................. 14

PRESSURE AND LIQUID LEVEL GAUGES ............................................................................... 14

CASING AND VACUUM MAINTENANCE .................................................................................... 15

CHECKING VACUUM................................................................................................................... 15
VACUUM GAUGE TUBE.............................................................................................................. 16
ANALYZING VACUUM DETERIORATION............................................................................... 16
TESTING FOR CASING LEAKAGE............................................................................................. 17
BREAKING VACUUM................................................................................................................... 17
RE-EVACUATION PROCEDURE................................................................................................. 19

PAINTING ........................................................................................................................................... 19

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PERTAINING TO PAINTING OPERATIONS ................................. 19

MOVING THE TANK......................................................................................................................... 20
TROUBLE-REMEDY GUILD ............................................................................................................ 20
RECOMMENDED TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS ...................................................... 21
REPLACEMENT PARTS.................................................................................................................... 22
APPENDIX A: CONTENTS GAUGE CHARTS............................................................................... 23
APPENDIX B: OPTIONAL REFRIGERATION SYSTEM KIT ...................................................... 33

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 33
Condenser Unit................................................................................................................................. 33
Tank Evaporator Coil ....................................................................................................................... 33
Pressure Control Switch ................................................................................................................... 33
Thermostatic Expansion Valve and Bulb ......................................................................................... 34
Filter / Drier and Sight-glass ............................................................................................................ 34


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