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MAN‐2V3B‐4.1V‐P1 Operating Instructions For RIX Compressor Family: 2V3B‐4.1V Models: 2V3B‐4.1V‐P1A, ‐P1B, ‐P1C, & ‐P1E RIX Industries 3 Stage, Oil‐Free Air‐Cooled Oxygen Compressor This manual, including information and products referenced herein, to be provided by Seller (“Products”) are subject to U.S. export control laws and will not be resold, re-exported, or retransferred, directly or indirectly, to any person in violation of U.S. Export Administration Regulations.
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REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Pages Brief Description Revised 1/12/12 Initial Release Revised 236 thru 239 to reflect new part numbers that do not have rivet 12/5/12 holes. Added 289, Hand-Off-Auto label. Updated Scheduled Maintenance 7/6/16 Section 5.2 Guide cylinder nut torque reduced to 03/14/18 19 ft-lbs.
PARTS, SERVICE & TECHNICAL SUPPORT Manufacturer: RIX Industries 4900 Industrial Way Benicia, California 94510 USA Phone: 707‐747‐5900 Fax: 707‐747‐9200 Parts Fax: 707‐748‐0398 www.rixindustries.com/request‐spare‐parts/ Parts Dept. Hours: 6:30-15:30 PST Compressor model and serial number must be provided with all inquiries. NOTE Parts recommended for routine service are indicated in the parts lists. The customer is advised to maintain these parts at their facility or procure them in advance as lead times and availability can vary.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Prior to installing, operating, troubleshooting, or repairing any part of this compressor, all precautions stated in this manual should be reviewed and understood. Failure to observe safety precautions may result in damage to equipment or serious injury and/or death to personnel. Danger This symbol means if the danger is not avoided, it will cause death, serious bodily injury, or severe damage to the machine. 1. Before working on the compressor, all internal pressure must be relieved and compressor must be isolated or disconnected from all external pressure sources. 2. All electrical components associated with this equipment shall be installed and grounded in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.
CGA procedures. RIX recommends that all maintenance be performed by qualified personnel with full knowledge of oxygen equipment handling procedures and the potential hazards of contamination. RIX further recommends returning the compressor package to RIX Industries or RIX-approved service center when servicing or repairing this compressor package.
H. Normal Wearing parts are defined, but not limited to the following: Seals, Gaskets, O-rings, piston rings and riders, bulbs, fuses, and anti-corrosion devices such as zincs. RIX Industries reserves the right to evaluate these items for material workmanship and defects on a case by case basis.
COMPRESSOR SPECIFICATIONS This document is valid for the following RIX compressor models: 2V3B‐4.1V‐P1A 2V3B‐4.1V‐P1B 2V3B‐4.1V‐P1C 2V3B‐4.1V‐P1E Warning This equipment is designed only for the specific application noted on this page. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the compressor meets the below stated operating conditions.
CHAPTER 1: COMPRESSOR OVERVIEW This manual is intended to provide all necessary information and documentation pertinent to the installation, operation, and maintenance of the RIX compressor family 2V3B-4.1V—models 2V3B- 4.1V-P1A, 2V3B-4.1V-P1B, 2V3B-4.1V-P1C, & 2V3B-4.1V-P1E. Ensure all operators of this compressor package read and understand the entire manual prior to installation, operation, and/or servicing.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 2.1 MOUNTING The compressor must be firmly bolted down to a rigid foundation through all mounting holes to minimize vibration. Any allowed movement will generally increase vibration which can lead to component damage. Due to the inherent danger of fire and/or explosion during O2 compression, flammable substances should not be stored near the unit and the frequency of personnel coming in close contact with the compressor during operation should be minimized.
on the crankcase cover plate. Change oil every 3000 hours, or annually, whichever comes first. The unit has been shipped dry, so the User is responsible for adding oil prior to the first run. Automotive type oil is recommended, either synthetic or carbon based. Synthetic is recommended in cold temperatures.
CHAPTER 3: START‐UP AND OPERATING PARAMETERS 3.1 SYSTEM CHECKOUT Check that crankcase oil level is ¾ up the sight glass and inspect for water or other foreign material. Ensure that a free flow of gas is available to the compressor inlet and that the high pressure discharge line is unobstructed.
necessary, adjust the switch. When working correctly, the compressor should automatically restart when discharge pressure drops to the "on" pressure setting (automatic mode only). Test the suction pressure switch by manually lowering the pressure to the compressor inlet. If the compressor does not shut off when the switch set pressure is reached, manually shut down and check the switch and related wiring.
CHAPTER 4: CONTROL SYSTEM AND UNLOADED STARTUP 4.1 SAFETY SWITCH SETTINGS Switches Symbol Function Set Point Discharge Gas Pressure Stop 2500 psig max Start approx 500 psi less Suction Gas Pressure Stop 30 psig falling Start 40 psig rising High Gas Temperature Shutdown F Max* *Temp switch to be set 30˚F above maximum observed operating temperature or 400 whichever is lower. 4.2 CONTROL SYSTEM The control system is designed for two modes of operation: 1) Manual start / automatic stop 2) Auto start / stop based on both suction and discharge pressure...
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Automatic Mode of Operation With the selector switch in the AUTO position the compressor will automatically start and stop based on the signal from either the suction or discharge pressure switch. When shutdown by either switch, the compressor will remain on standby until the pressure reverts back to the "cut in" point of the switch, at which point the compressor will restart.
CHAPTER 5: ROUTINE INSPECTION AND SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE The purpose of this chapter is to provide the operator with the routine inspection and scheduled maintenance information required to insure a long service life of the subject compressor. Detailed procedures for maintenance are contained in chapter 7. 5.1 ROUTINE INSPECTION Check that crankcase oil level is 3/4 of the way up on sight glass.
5.2 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Para. Operation Time intervals in hours Filter Cleaning ................3000 or as required Crankcase Lubricating Oil ........... 3000 or once per year Drive-belt Adjustment ................ Annually Electric Motor Lubrication ............as required Pressure Relief Valves ................ Annually Gas Piping Leak Check ............. 1000 or after maintenance Compressor Valves ..............
5.7 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES The pressure relief valves should be removed from the compressor, inspected for cleanliness, and tested for correct set-point every 8000 hours or once per year. If a valve fails to lift at its rated pressure, it must be readjusted, and if necessary, rebuilt or replaced. 5.8 GAS PIPING LEAK CHECK Every 1000 hours all piping joints should be examined for leaks.
should establish reference data for use in scheduled maintenance by taking gauge readings when the compressor is running under normal operating conditions. The perimeter of valve seats and o-rings may be lightly lubed with appropriate grease to ease assembly. Alignment pins may also be lubed to help hold in place. (see additional information in chapter 7) 5.10 PISTON RINGS As the piston rings wear, their ability to seal is diminished.
5.12 PISTON ROD OIL SEALS The oil seals prevent crankcase oil from leaking into the distance piece area. If leakage occurs, remove and clean piston rod and replace seals. If scratches are found on rod surface, refinish per instructions in chapter 7. RIX Industries MAN‐2V3B‐4.1V‐P1 ...
CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Abnormal compressor conditions can be evaluated more quickly and accurately by looking at inter- stage pressures. Variation of the inter-stage pressure indicates a problem condition, such as worn piston rings, leaking valves or piping leaks. Observe cylinder pressures, which should be as indicated on the Registration Page of this manual or in chapter 3.
CHAPTER 7: CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE This chapter presents instructions for adjustments and repairs to the compressor pump. Scheduled maintenance and general repair information is covered in Chapter 5. Where special tools are required, they are called out in the applicable paragraph. This chapter is divided into two sections: Section I, Adjustments and Alignments, and Section II, Repair.
SECTION II ‐ REPAIR 7.3 CYLINDER HEADS The fasteners which hold the heads in place must be removed and installed using an alternating pattern. Care should be taken not to over tighten the nuts as this could damage the valves and heads. REMOVE HEAD Relieve pressure and allow heads to cool. Disconnect piping from the head. Note the orientation of the head on the cylinder to ensure proper reassembly.
compatible). Avoid tilting the valve seat when installing into the head and apply even pressure around the circumference until the valve is completely installed. See Drawing A5089 for O-ring installation and material information. 7.4.1 1ST STAGE VALVE ASSEMBLY VALVE REMOVAL Remove the head per Section 7.3. Note the orientation of the suction reed valve.
Remove the valve seat from the cylinder head. Remove o-rings, suction reed valve and discharge reed valves. Discard all o-rings. Care must be taken not to damage valve seat. Inspect and repair or replace parts as necessary. All o-rings must be replaced. VALVE INSTALLATION Attach the two discharge reeds on the discharge (upper) side of valve seat and the suction reed on the suction (lower) side of seat and tighten securely.
proper orientation of the valve and reeds. N : if either reed is installed upside down, the valve will not function properly. Install the valve seat with the pin hole in the discharge side of the seat aligned over the pin in the head. Look thru the suction port in the head to check that the pin has engaged the hole in the seat and the seat is inserted all the way to the bottom of the head.
7.6 PISTON RINGS The rings should be replaced as necessary. The 3rd stage has a floating piston and there is a rider ring on the piston rod that must be replaced (this is included with piston assy). Drawing A3534 provides instructions for installing the spiral rings. 7.6.1 REPLACE PISTON RING ‐ FIXED PISTON ‐ 1ST STAGE The preferred method for changing the 1st stage rings is to remove the entire cylinder assembly to a workbench.
Clean and inspect the cylinder bore for wear or damage (see ch. 5). Wear must be within the tolerance specified at end of this chapter. Repair or replace as necessary. Remove and discard the used rings and backup o-rings. Clean the ring grooves and install new o-rings.
7.7 PISTON RODS & OIL WIPER SEALS REMOVE PISTON ROD a. Remove cylinder and head in accordance with the appropriate sections of Chapter 7. Remove distance piece covers. b. Turn the flywheel by hand to position the piston at top dead center. c. Remove the set screw (5/32" allen wrench required) and slide the oil wiper box upward on the rod until the guide piston jam nut is exposed.
Turn the flywheel by hand a few revolutions to be certain that everything is clear before starting the compressor. Oil Packing Break‐In: None required. 7.9 CRANKSHAFT SHAFT SEAL The shaft seal is located at the flywheel end of the crankshaft. If significant oil leakage develops, it should be replaced.
7.11 CONNECTING RODS The connecting rod uses automotive type bearing inserts on the large end and a pressed in needle bearing on the piston pin end. If the clearances are not within the tolerances, the bearing shell, bushing or wrist pin should be replaced. REPLACE CONNECTING RODS AND BEARING SETS Drain oil from crankcase.
Incorrect Orientation Correct Orientation Reinstall the guide cylinders over the guide pistons. Fill crankcase with new oil. Reinstall the compression cylinder assemblies per instructions. Install distance piece covers. 7.12 MAIN BEARINGS The crankshaft is supported in the crankcase by two main bearings. They are a tapered roller design. Lubrication is supplied by crankcase oil splash.
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Install the bearing plate with new gasket. Tighten the bearing plate bolts to 30 ft-lbs. Install the connecting rods and guide cylinders. Rotate by hand insure all turns freely. Fill the crankcase to the proper level with proper oil. Install the flywheel, hub and key, drive V-belts and beltguard in the reverse order of removal.
APPENDIX 1. Compressor Parts List 2. Figure 1: General Compressor Detail, 1/4 3. Figure 2: General Compressor Detail, 2/4 4. Figure 3: General Compressor Detail, 3/4 5. Figure 4: Compression Valve Detail 6. Figure 5: General Compressor Detail, 4/4 7. Figure 6: First Stage Compression Stage Detail 8.
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Compressor Parts List; Reference Figures 1‐10 When ordering spare parts, ensure any gas wetted parts are ordered Oxygen cleaned by adding an “X” prefix to the part number found in the appendix. Factory cleaned oxygen parts are denoted by an “X” prefix at the beginning of the part number. It is the User’s responsibility to maintain the cleanliness of factory cleaned parts and any existing portions of the gas stream that may be exposed during installation or maintenance.
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POSITION PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION NUMBER COMPRESSOR PARTS LIST CONTINUED; REF FIGURES 1 -10 X123-021-5 1 Each O RING X123-042-5 1 Each O RING XA8-C2451-1 1 Each PISTON ASSEMBLY X222-1000 2 Each SLINGER, 1/2" ROD X18-C758-6G 1 Each RING, RIDER X18-C1791-18-1G 2 Each RING, COMPRESSION X123-224-5...
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POSITION PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION NUMBER COMPRESSOR PARTS LIST CONTINUED; REF FIGURES 1 -10 X8-B6142 1 Each PISTON, COMPRESSION X123-013-5 8 Each O-RING X18-C1791-5-1G 8 Each PISTON RING 5/8" XA508-D2605 1 Each PISTON ROD ASSEMBLY, X18-C1147-5G 1 Each RING, RIDER X123-120-5 4 Each O RING, VITON X18-C1791-11-1G...
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POSITION PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION NUMBER COMPRESSOR PARTS LIST CONTINUED; REF FIGURES 1 -10 X54P-1/41/8PTRB 1 Each PIPE THREAD REDUCER X138-5531 1 Each X54P-4F5BUSS 1 Each CONNECTOR, ST X455-C2576 1 Each TUBE X54W-1110X4B 1 Each NUT, SAE 45 DEGREE FLARE X455-C2577 1 Each TUBE 91-A4992-1...
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POSITION PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION NUMBER COMPRESSOR PARTS LIST CONTINUED; REF FIGURES 1 -10 54W-64X4B 1 Each TEE, UNION 455-C2574-2 1 Each TUBE 455-C2574-1 1 Each TUBE 455-C2574 1 Each TUBE 84-25701 1 Each GROMMET, PUSH-IN, 138-617 1 Each ELECTRICAL FITTING 138-605 1 Each ELECTRICAL FITTING...
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POSITION PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION NUMBER COMPRESSOR PARTS LIST CONTINUED; REF FIGURES 1 -10 53-4088 4 Each NUT, LOCK 040326-01 1 Each BUSHING 20-1013 1 Each WASHER, CONDUIT, 040940-01 4 Each SCREW, SOCKET HEAT CAP, 20-9749 8 Each WASHER, FLAT, 5/16, Crankcase Assembly Specific Parts; Reference Figures 11 & 12 Position Part number...
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POSITION PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION NUMBER CRANKCASE ASSEMBLY SPECIFIC PARTS CONTINUED; REF FIGURES 11 & 12 32-A8560 4 EACH BOLT, SPECIAL 7-C3016 2 EACH CONNECTING ROD 3 STG.-3V 21-5854 2 EACH BEARING, ROD JOURNAL 20-10241 4 EACH WASHER, FLAT, AN, 5/16, 53-10240 4 EACH NUT, HEX, CENTER LOCK...
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Position Part number Quantity Description Number CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY SPECIFIC PARTS; REF FIGURES 13-15 158-B12708-25 1 EACH OVERLOAD, 8-32 AMPS, 158-B12708-26 1 EACH GASKET, HOUR METER 158-B12708-27 6 EACH TERMINAL BLOCK, END STOP 158-B12708-28 1 EACH DIN RAIL 158-B12708-29 2 EACH TERMINAL BLOCK END COVER 158-B12708-30 1 EACH...
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TABLE 1: WIRING AND ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC LEGEND SYM DESCRIPTION QTY CAPACITOR, FAN/MOTOR COIL/CONTACTOR (STARTER) FAN/MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER 2 POLE CIRCUIT BREAKER, 1 POLE DISCONNECT, FUSIBLE HOUR METER SELECTOR SWITCH (HAND-OFF-AUTO) LED INDICATING LIGHT, GREEN (START) LED INDICATING LIGHT, RED (STOP) ELECRIC MOTOR PRESS.
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DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED This drawing and the information and data contained herein are the confidential and proprietary property of RIX Industries and may not be used, copied, reproduced, or disclosed for any purpose, without the written CORRECTED NOMINAL FLOW 22/02/17 permission of RIX Industries.
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O-RING INSTALLATION & MATERIAL INFORMATION All RIX part numbers for o-rings begin with a 123 prefix. This is followed by a second set of 3 digits which corresponds to US Standard AS568 sizing. RIX normally uses a Viton 70 durometer o-ring, in which case the part number will have a “-5”...
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING SPIRAL PISTON RINGS ON FLOATING OR REMOVABLE PISTONS Refer to applicable piston assembly drawing in manual Some compression stages use spiral wound compression rings. The pistons may be fixed to the rod and removable, or floating. To replace the piston rings, remove the head per service manual instructions. With the flywheel rotated to bring the piston to top dead center, unbolt and lift the cylinder up and over the piston, or, if directed, pull the piston out of the cylinder.
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IM10-07 CUI//SP-CTI/PROPIN Spectra 10 Series Pressure Switch U N I T E D E L E C T R I C C O N T R O L S Installation and Maintenance Instructions Please read all instructional literature carefully and thoroughly before starting. Refer to the final page for the listing of Recommended Practices, Liabilities and Warranties.
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Part II - Adjustments CUI//SP-CTI/PROPIN Tools Needed Screwdriver Connect control to pressure source. For setting on rise, apply desired pressure and turn adjustment left until switch actu- ates (circuit across N.O. and COM terminals closes). For setting on fall, apply pressure With power disconnected, slide cover toward equal to normal system operating pressure.
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CUI//SP-CTI/PROPIN Durant/Eaton Temperature Controller Quick Guide Rix P/N: 76-12579 Drawing A11346 Rev B Table of Contents Description Page Keypad Operation Unlock Screen Controller Set up & Set Point Adjustment Procedure For Checking Switch Output A11346 PAGE 1 OF 5...
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CUI//SP-CTI/PROPIN Keypad Operation Scroll Key: This key is used to select a parameter to be viewed or adjusted. Up Key: This key is used to increase the value of selected parameter. Down Key: This key is used to decrease the value of selected parameter. Reset Key: Press This key is used to: 1.
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CUI//SP-CTI/PROPIN Unlock Screen (Screen must be unlocked prior to adjusting set point) -Press & simultaneously and release, the actual temperature will be displayed on the screen. -Press for 5 seconds to: 1. Enter setup menu. The display shows 2. Release this button.
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CUI//SP-CTI/PROPIN Controller Set up & Set point Adjustment -Power up and wait until the ambient temperature is displayed. -Hold until is displayed. -Release button. -Press 2 times to display INPT. This parameter is for adjusting input sensor type. -Press one time to display Pt.dn. once to return to INPT display.
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CUI//SP-CTI/PROPIN Procedure For Checking Switch Output -Verify Output 1 is open. Verify there’s an open connection between terminals 5 and 6. -Press until the display shows SP1. -Press until the set point is below ambient temperatures. -Press to return to the main display page. -Output 1 will change status.
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