User manual WA KATES SOLVAIR MODEL SA385

[. . . ] « There are two inlets or supply connections; a low-pressure inlet on one side and a high-pressure inlet located directly opposite on the other side. The outlet of the Solvair is located on the same side as the high-pressure inlet. « It is crucial to the operation of the Solvair that the media coming in on the high-pressure inlet is at least 5 psi higher than the media coming in the low-pressure inlet. [. . . ] While tuning the Solvair we recommend that you count the number of turns and keep track of where each needle valve is set. Then turn counter-clockwise and count 1-1/2 rotations from the closed position. « Turning the needle valves counter clockwise increases flow, clockwise will decrease flow. « As you make adjustments to increase or decrease flow, you should concentrate on keeping the number of turns of each valve within ¼ turn of each other. If the needle valves are in dramatically different positions, the valve can get out of balance and perform erratically. As you approach the optimum settings, two phase flow will occur and small adjustments will make large changes in backpressure (outlet pressure) and overall flow. SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS · CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE SOLVAIR IS RELIEVED OF PRESSURE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR CLEAN. At no time should the Solvair be disassembled while installed in the piping system. It is to be serviced at the factory or in a clean room environment by trained personnel. The Solvair is a finely tuned piece of instrumentation and should be treated with great care. Do not remove any of the snap rings while the Solvair is installed in the piping system. To clean the unit, remove the unit from system and set up a clean area to work in. Remove retaining rings and needle valves (turn counter-clockwise to remove). Once all parts are removed, inspect for scratches or scoring on all parts and their respective mating surfaces. [. . . ] KATES COMPANY will replace free of charge any equipment returned, with shipping charges prepaid, found to have been defective at time of shipment. This warranty does not apply to: (a) damage resulting from misuse or inadequate handling; (b) damage resulting from continued use after defect is apparent; (c) any other damage, loss or liability; or (d) any piece of equipment that is changed, modified or altered in any way after it leaves the factory. The liability of the PRECISE FINISHING SYSTEMS COMPANY shall be limited to the replacement, f. o. b. [. . . ]