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WALTER    KIDDE    TRANSFER    UNIT

The  transfer  unit  pumps  carbon  dioxide  in  its liquid  phase  only.  This  is  true  of  all  CO2 transfer units.   The   amount   of   liquid   carbon   dioxide contained   in   a   fully   charged   cylinder   varies   with t h e    p r e s s u r e    a n d    t e m p e r a t u r e ;    t h e r e f o r e ,    a standard   50-pound   cylinder   contains   approx- imately  38  pounds  of  carbon  dioxide  in  its  liquid phase   and   approximately   12   pounds   in   its   gaseous phase   at   an   atmospheric   temperature   of   70°F. Therefore,   the   cooler   the   supply   cylinder   and   the cylinder   being   recharged,   the   more   efficient   the operation   of   the   transfer   unit.   Consequently,   all cylinders  should  be  kept  in  the  coolest  location possible.   Conversely,   the   time   required   to   charge an   empty   cylinder   increases   with   increased temperature   of   the   cylinder.   When   recharging   a smaller   cylinder,   we   found   that   if   you   invert   the cylinder   during   the   recharging   period,   it   remains cooler   and   fills   faster   than   it   would   if   placed   in an   upright   position.   Larger   cylinders   should   be placed   horizontally   on   the   scale   when   they   are being    recharged. After   all   the   liquid   carbon   dioxide   is   trans- ferred  from  the  supply  cylinder,  which  is  approx- imately   80   percent   of   the   net   contents,   the   transfer of   CO2 to   the   cylinder   being   recharged   stops. After   this,   another   fully   charged   supply   cylinder must   be   used   to   finish   recharging   the   cylinder   to its   full-rated   capacity.   The   majority   of   gas remaining   in   the   other   supply   cylinder   can   be used   when   you   recharge   another   empty   cylinder. The  gas  transfers  itself  under  its  own  pressure  until the   pressure   in   both   cylinders   is   equal.   This method   is   called   cascading.   Through   this   method, the   most   economical   use   of   the   contents   of   the supply   cylinder   is   made. To   prevent   expansion   of   carbon   dioxide   in   the supply   hose,   and   consequently   blocking   the   hose with    CO2 “ s n o w , ”  you   should   use   a   valve   with an  outlet  opening  of  at  least  one-eighth  inch  in diameter-preferably   three-sixteenths   of   an   inch. Standard   supply   cylinders   in   50-pound   sizes   are obtainable   with   or   without   a   syphon   tube.   When you   order   cylinders,   specify   the   ones   with   a syphon   tube.   Those   without   syphons   must   be inverted   during   the   transfer   process. MAINTENANCE M a i n t e n a n c e    m u s t    b e    p e r f o r m e d    o n    a ll carbon   dioxide   equipment   on   a   periodic   basis. These   maintenance   procedures   are   discussed   in   the following   paragraphs. Once   Every   Month Check  the  level  of  the  oil  in  the  crankcase.  See that  it  is  within  one-fourth  inch  of  the  top  of  the filling  cup  or  to  the  upper  groove  in  the  measur- ing   stick   if   the   unit   is   so   equipped.   If   you   must add   any   oil,   use   only   a   good   grade   of   SAE viscosity    #30    automotive    crankcase    lubricating oil. Once  Every  6  Months L u b r i c a t e    t h e    i d l e r    s h a f t .    T h i s    s h a f t    is equipped   with   a   fitting   of   the   variety   that   is commonly   used   in   the   automotive   field.   Two   or three “ s h o t s” o f    l i g h t    c u p    g r e a s e    w i l l    be ample. Lubricate   the   gear   teeth   with   a   thin   coating of  light  cup  grease. With   a   small   piece   of   wood,   or   preferably   a small   brush,   apply   a   light   coating   of   Vaseline   to the   piston   rod.   To   do   this,   dip   the   brush   in Vaseline,  hold  the  brush  against  the  piston  rod, and  manually  rotate  the  gears  until  the  piston  rod i s    c o m p l e t e l y    a n d    t h o r o u g h l y    c o a t e d    w i th Vaseline. If   necessary,   tighten   the   packing   at   the   piston stem.   A   special   wrench   is   provided   for   this purpose.  Do  not  tighten  excessively.  Because  of the  design  of  the  packing,  it  must  only  fit  snugly to   hold   tightly. Keep   the   motor   commutator   clean   and   main- tain   a   clean   surface.   Under   normal   operating conditions,   the   commutator   will   require   only occasional  cleaning  with  a  dry  piece  of  nonlinting cloth.   Do   not   lubricate   the   commutator. Every   12   Months The   oil   should   be   drained   from   the   crankcase and   replaced   with   clean,   fresh   oil   of   the   quality and   viscosity   specified. Once  Every  2  Years The   bearing   housings   of   the   electric   motor should   be   removed   and   lubricated.   To   do   this, disassemble   the   bearing   housing.   Then   clean   the inside   of   the   housings,   the   plates   or   caps,   and   the bearings   with   carbon   tetrachloride.   Wipe   off   all grease  and  reassemble  all  parts  except  the  outer caps  or  plates.  Apply  the  new  grease,  either  from a   tube   or   by   hand,   over   and   between   each   ball. When   you   do   this,   do   not   apply   more   than one-half   of   an   ounce   of   grease   at   each   bearing. 3-4

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