Read before proceeding! Brooks Instrument designs, manufactures and tests its products to meet many national and international standards. These products must be properly installed, operated and maintained to ensure they continue to operate within their normal specifications. The following instructions must be adhered to and integrated into your safety program when installing, operating and maintaining Brooks Instrument products.
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Model 8601 Pressure Regulator Paragraph Page Number Number Introduction Section 1 Description ..............................2 Specifications ............................... 2 Installation Section 2 General.............................. 1 Receipt of Equipment ........................1 Recommended Storage Practice ...................... 1 Return Shipment ..........................1 Transit Precautions ........................... 4 Removal from Storage ........................
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When the equipment is received, the outside packing case should be checked for damage incurred during shipment. If the packing case is damaged, the local carrier should be notified at once regarding his liability. A report should be submitted to the nearest Brooks Instrument location listed on the Global Service Network page on our website: BrooksInstrument.com/ GlobalSupportCenters Remove the envelope containing the packing list.
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Model 8601 Pressure Regulator Description Brooks 8601 Regulators are high precision supply pressure regulators which are direct acting, non-relieving units that provide bubble tight shut-off on helium at 100 psi. Compact and economical, these units are assembled in a “clean room”...
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Model 8601 Pressure Regulator Figure 1-1 Dimensions...
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Model 8601 Pressure Regulator Transit Precautions To safeguard against damage during transit, transport the instrument to the installation site in the same container used for transportation from the factory if circumstances permit. Removal from Storage Upon removal from storage, a visual inspection should be conducted to verify the condition of the equipment is “as received.”...
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Model 8601 Pressure Regulator Operating Precaution Operation Before placing the regulator in operation, make sure all gas connections are tight. For initial start-up, the supply pressure should not exceed 75 psi and may afterward be increased to operating level. Supply pressure must never exceed 150 psi. If a flowmeter is desired for rate indication, it should be...
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Model 8601 Pressure Regulator Maintenance The Brooks 8601 Regulator requires no maintenance when installed in a dirt-free flow line. Except for filter replacement, repair or disassembly of the regulator in the field is not recommended (see Filter Replacement). The regulator parts are ultrasonically cleaned and clean-room assembled for trouble-free operation. Do not attempt to clean the regulator by flushing with solvent or air. Should the regulator become inoperative, it should be returned to the factory for repair or replacement. If the unit is disassembled in the field, the warranty...
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Model 8601 Pressure Regulator Figure 4-1 Filter Replacement Table 4-1 Replacement Parts Description Part Number Filter Element, 40 micron 306Z223BNA Filter Retainer, Buna-N 715Z224SUA Filter Retainer, Viton-A 715Z224QTA Installation Tool 908-Z-060-EAA...
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In many cases this service can be provided under in-situ conditions, and the results will be traceable to the relevant international quality standards. SEMINARS AND TRAINING Brooks Instrument can provide seminars and dedicated training to engineers, end users and maintenance persons. Please contact your nearest sales representative for more details. Due to Brooks Instrument's commitment to continuous improvement of our products, all specifications are subject to change without notice.
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