OPERATION
AIR PRESSURE
The air pressure supplied to the Radex
Airline Filter should not exceed 150 psig
(1034 kpa). When setting the outlet pressure
using the pressure regulator refer to your
respirator instruction manual to set the
correct air pressure.
AIR TEMPERATURE
The Air supplied to the Radex
should not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit
(60 degrees Celsius). Do not connect
the Radex
Airline Filter directly to the
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compressor outlet manifold.
AIR QUALITY
Air supplied through the Radex
is required to meet the Type 1 air standard as
outlined in the compressed gas association
commodity specification G – 7.1 and OSHA
regulation 1910.134 (Grade D or higher),
EN 12021, or AS/NZS 1715 depending on
local government regulations. The Radex
Airline Filter does not remove toxic gases
(for example carbon monoxide) from the air
supplied by your compressor. The Grade D
Air requirements are as follows:
19.5-23% oxygen
Maximum of 5mg/m3
Hydrocarbons (condensed)
Maximum of 10ppm Carbon Monoxide
Maximum of 1000ppm Carbon
Dioxide
No other toxic gases or
contaminants at levels which make the air
dangerous to breathe
For full details, refer to the C.G.A Commodity
Specifications G7.1.
Regular tests of the compressed air must
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be carried out to ensure it meets the
requirements for breathable air. Also, a GX4
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Gas Monitor 08-400 must be used at all
times.
AIR CONNECTIONS
Connect air fittings that meet the
requirements of OSHA for respirable air. The
inlet thread size is 1: NPT. All connections
should be sealed using liquid thread sealant.
If the Radex
an isolation valve must be used to enable
depressurisation for servicing.
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Airline Filter is hard piped
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