Operation - Michell Instruments Condumax II Installation Operation & Maintenance

Condumax II Sampling System -
NEC Compatible IOM Manual
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OPERATION

Operation of the Condumax II Sampling System should be carried out in conjunction
with, and referring to, the Condumax II Hydrocarbon Dew-Point Analyzer User Manual
prior to commencing the System Start-Up Procedure (Section 3.1).
Before commencing the start-up procedure it is essential to ensure that the installation
conforms to the correct hazardous area and local plant standards.
Before any gas pressure is applied, check that all gas inlet & outlet connections are fully
tightened up and that all valves and regulators are in the closed position.
Additionally, for the outdoor version, the heater/thermostat circuit will need to achieve
the set-point temperature.
Apply power to the Sampling System and allow the pressure regulator temperature
to stabilize. This will prevent the possibility of condensation occurring within the gas
handling components during start-up.
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BEFORE power is applied to the Sampling System check that the
Condumax II Power Isolator switch is set to the
There is a mandatory purge procedure stipulated as part of the
certification of the Condumax II product. This procedure must
be fully carried out prior to any power or signal connections to
the Condumax II being energized.
This procedure must also be carried out at any time following
service or maintenance periods that cause any of the Condumax
II or associated gas handling equipment sample lines to be
It is not necessary to carry out this procedure of, during a shut
down period, the sample lines have not been disconnected or of
the power or signal connections only have been connected.
Before commencement of the start-up procedure ensure that
all power and signal connections to the Condumax II are fully
isolated and if necessary observe the stipulated de-energization
disconnected.
period of 45 minutes.
OPERATION
OFF position.
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