Installation and Operation Manual X-PR-8601-eng Part Number: 541B099AAG December, 2008 Model 8601 Pressure Regulator Model 8601 Pressure Regulator
Model 8601 Pressure Regulator Installation and Operation Manual X-PR-8601-eng Part Number: 541B099AAG December, 2008 Essential Instructions Read this page before proceeding! Brooks Instrument designs, manufactures and tests its products to meet many national and international standards. Because these instruments are sophisticated technical products, you must properly install, use and maintain them to ensure they continue to operate within their normal specifications.
Installation and Operation Manual X-PR-8601-eng Part Number: 541B099AAG December, 2008 Model 8601 Pressure Regulator Dear Customer, We appreciate this opportunity to service your flow measurement and control requirements with a Brooks Instrument device. Every day, flow customers all over the world turn to Brooks Instrument for solutions to their gas and liquid low-flow applications.
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Installation and Operation Manual X-PR-8601-eng Part Number: 541B099AAG December, 2008 Contents Model 8601 Pressure Regulator Paragraph Page Number Number Introduction Section 1 1-1 Description ..................................................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Specifications .................................................................................................................................
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Section 1 Introduction Installation and Operation Manual X-PR-8601-eng Part Number: 541B099AAG December, 2008 Model 8601 Pressure Regulator 1-1 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” environment and are tested under simulated operating conditions.
Section 1 Introduction Model 8601 Pressure Regulator Figure 1-1 Dimensions 1-2 Installation and Operation Manual X-PR-8601-eng Part Number: 541B099AAG December, 2008
Installation and Operation Manual X-PR-8601-eng Part Number: 541B099AAG December, 2008 Section 2 Installation Model 8601 Pressure Regulator 2-1 General This section contains the procedures for the receipt and installation of the instrument. Do not attempt to start the system until the instrument has been permanently installed. It is extremely important that the start-up procedures be followed in the exact sequence presented.
Section 2 Installation Model 8601 Pressure Regulator Installation and Operation Manual X-PR-8601-eng Part Number: 541B099AAG December, 2008 2-4 Return Shipment Prior to returning any instrument to the factory, contact your nearest Brooks location for a Return Materials Authorization Number (RMA#). This can be obtained from one of the following locations: Brooks Instrument 407 W. Vine Street P.O.
Installation and Operation Manual X-PR-8601-eng Part Number: 541B099AAG December, 2008 Section 2 Installation Model 8601 Pressure Regulator Extreme care must be exercised to prevent any solids from entering the regulator. It is recommended that a Brooks Model 1391 Filter or equivalent be used on the regulator input to protect it from any foreign matter in the flow stream. 2-8 Panel Mounting A single 9/16" diameter panel hole is required for panel mounting the regulator.
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Installation and Operation Manual X-PR-8601-eng Part Number: 541B099AAG December, 2008 Section 3 Operation Model 8601 Pressure Regulator 3-1 Operating Precaution 3-2 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 250 psi.
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Section 4 Maintenance Installation and Operation Manual X-PR-8601-eng Part Number: 541B099AAG December, 2008 Model 8601 Pressure Regulator 4-1 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.
Section 4 Maintenance Model 8601 Pressure Regulator Figure 4-1 Filter Replacement Table 4-1 Replacement Parts Description Filter Element, 40 micron Filter Retainer, Buna-N Filter Retainer, Viton-ATM Installation Tool 4-2 Part Number 306Z223BNA 715Z224SUA 715Z224QTA 908-Z-060-EAA Installation and Operation Manual X-PR-8601-eng Part Number: 541B099AAG December, 2008
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Installation and Operation Manual X-PR-8601-eng Part Number: 541B099AAG December, 2008 Model 8601 Pressure Regulator LIMITED WARRANTY Seller warrants that the Goods manufactured by Seller will be free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and service and that the Software will execute the programming instructions provided by Seller until the expiration of the earlier of twelve (12) months from the date of initial installation or eighteen (18) months from the date of shipment by Seller.