Branick 500 Use and care manual

REV101515 P/N: 81-0072S
Installation, Operation
& Repair Parts
Information
MODELS 500/1000/1500
NITROGEN INFLATION
SYSTEMS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS _______________________________________________________
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1
DEFINITIONS 1
SPECIFICATIONS 2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3
MAINTENANCE 4
REPAIR PARTS 5,6
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS _____________________________________________________
▪NEVER allow unauthorized personnel to operate this product.
▪NEVER use this product for anything other than its intended use.
▪THOROUGHLY train new employees in the proper use and care of this product.
▪PROHIBIT unauthorized personnel from being in shop area while this product is in use.
DEFINITIONS _______________________________________________________________
▪CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in damage to
property or minor personal injury.
▪HAZARD: A source of potential injury to a person.
▪MAINTENANCE: Those actions that preserve the correct and proper conditions under which the machine
shall be used. This may include adjustment, replacement of wear items, lubrication and cleaning, but not
modifications or repair of damage.
▪MAY: This word is understood to be permissive.
▪MUST: This word is understood to be mandatory.
▪OPERATION: The correct and proper use of the machine as described in this manual.
▪SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: A symbol that indicates a potential personal safety hazard. It is composed of
an equilateral triangle surrounding an exclamation point.
▪SHALL: This word is understood to be mandatory.
▪SHOULD: This word is understood to be advisory.
▪WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in death or
serious personal injury.

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SPECIFICATIONS ___________________________________________________________
Max Compressed Air Supply 175 psi (10.3 to 12.0 bar)
Dimensional data 19 x 19 x 72.50 in (48 x 48 x 184 cm)
Weight Model 500 185 lbs (84 kgs)
Model 1000 210 lbs (95 kgs)
Model 1500 235 lbs (107 kgs)
Specifications shown below are at an air temperature of 75° F (24° C) and a supply air pressure of 160psi (11.0
bar). These specifications are intended to be a baseline to result in the production of 95% pure Nitrogen. The
output flow of Nitrogen has been pre-set to 7.1 scfm (11.4 Nm³/hr) per membrane. Changes to air temperature,
supply air pressure or supply air flow will change the result of Nitrogen purity.
Model
Supply Air Pressure
Supply Air Flow
Maximum
Output N2Flow
N2
#
psi
bar
scfm
Nm³/hr
scfm
Nm³/hr
Purity
500
160
11.0
13.8
22.2
7.1
11.4
95%*
1000
160
11.0
27.6
44.4
14.2
22.8
95%*
1500
160
11.0
41.4
66.6
21.3
34.2
95%*
* These are minimum settings. The purity can be increased by rotating the purity adjustment dial clockwise
Change
Note
Result
When supply air temperature increases
Supply air flow requirement will
increase
Nitrogen Purity
When supply air pressure increases
increases
When supply air flow decreases
N2output flow will decrease
When supply air temperature decreases
Nitrogen Purity
When supply air pressure decreases
decreases
When supply air flow increases
N2output flow will remain the same
Nitrogen Purity
stays the same
Rotating purity adjustment dial clockwise
N2output flow will decrease
Increase Purity
Rotating purity adjustment dial
counter-clockwise
N2output flow will increase
Decrease Purity
CAUTION
Before using this product, read and fully understand the operating
instructions and all decals on the product. This is necessary to
prevent injury to the operator and damage to the product.
Do not attempt to use this product for anything other than its
intended purpose.
Use of this product should be in a suitably ventilated shop.
Operate valves slowly to prevent damage to coalescing filter.
Use of this product is only permitted in places free from explosion
or fire hazard.
.

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INTENDED USE _____________________________________________________________
The Nitrogen Inflation System is a pneumatic device designed to generate deoxygenated air for the purpose of
inflating vehicle tires.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS _______________________________________________
1. Unpack and remove unit from shipping carton and pallet.
2. Inspect the unit for any visible damage.
3. Make sure the installation location is free from explosion or fire hazard and is a suitably ventilated;
otherwise, ventilate the area periodically during use of the equipment.
4. Make sure the plumbing from the air compressor to the Nitrogen Generator is made of an appropriately
rated copper, steel or aluminum and is at least 30 ft. in length.
5. Install on a solid level floor.
6. Anchoring the unit to the floor is not required but is recommended. Utilize the two holes in the base plate
to anchor the unit.
7. Connect the air supply line to the inlet on the back of the unit.
8. Connect the nitrogen supply line to the deoxygenated air outlet on either side of the unit.
9. Plug in the power cord to a 110/120 Volt outlet.
10. Slowly open ball valve at the inlet on the back of the unit.
NOTE:
The Nitrogen generator has a filter system that captures oil, water and other contaminants. However, if your
air supply system generates an excessive amount of water, etc., it may be desirable to install an air dryer.
NOTICE:
The presence of any oil in the Nitrogen Membrane will void the
manufacturer’s warranty.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS _________________________________________________
Turning the Nitrogen Generator ON
1. Slowly rotate ball valve at the back of the unit, from the closed position to the open position.
2. Rotate switch on the front of the unit, from the “OFF” position to the “ON” position.
3. When the N2storage tank pressure reaches 160 psi, an automatic shut-off valve will stop the flow of air to
the nitrogen generator. This is done to prevent unnecessary use of the air compressor.
4. When the N2storage tank pressure drops to 145 psi, the automatic shut-off valve will open back up and
allow air flow thru the nitrogen generator.
5. To sample the nitrogen purity the nitrogen generator is producing, use the optional nitrogen analyzer and
check it at the N2sampling port (front panel) just as you would check a nitrogen filled tire.
NOTE: After the nitrogen line is pressurized or the N2storage tank is filled, vehicle tires can then be inflated.
Turning the Nitrogen Generator OFF
1. Slowly rotate ball valve at the back of the unit, from the open position to the closed position.
2. Rotate switch on the front of the unit, from the “ON” position to the “OFF” position.
PURITY ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS ______________________________ _
Your Nitrogen generator is equipped with a purity adjustment dial. Nitrogen purity is set to a minimum of
95%. To increase Nitrogen purity, rotate the purity adjustment dial clockwise. Maximum travel of the dial
will be approximately 360°.
NOTE: Increasing Nitrogen purity will decrease your Nitrogen flow.
To decrease Nitrogen purity, rotate the purity adjustment dial counter-clockwise. The line on the face of
the dial is the position indicator.

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MAINTENANCE _________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: To avoid personal injury or damage to the Nitrogen Inflation System, permit only qualified personnel to
perform maintenance. When cleaning or replacing filter elements and automatic float drains, shut
off the supply air by closing the ball valve at the back of the unit. Press the pressure relief button
on the front panel to exhaust all trapped air. You can now service the filters.
See repair parts breakdown for replacement parts.
ALWAYS: Keep Nitrogen Inflation System clean.
DAILY: Check the automatic float drain on all filters for proper operation.
If the automatic float drain should become stuck open or inoperable, shut off the
air supply (see NOTE above). Before servicing let the pressure bleed off from the
filter. Remove the bottom cap from the bottom of the filter. The drain can be
cleaned in hot soapy water. DO NOT attempt to disassemble the drain. If the
drain is still inoperable after cleaning, it will have to be replaced. When installing
a new drain, make sure the o-ring is installed on the bottom stem before screwing
it into the bottom cap. Finger tighten only.
WEEKLY: Clean the automatic float drain on both filters.
See above.
BI-YEARLY: Clean particulate filter element and replace coalescing element.
___________________________________________________________________________
OWNER’S RECORDS Date Installed: _______________________
Serial number _______________________ Located on back panel
___________________________________________________________________________

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REPAIR PARTS _____________________________________________________________
ITEM
QTY
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
1
06-0216
BACK PANEL
2
1
06-0217
FRONT PANEL
3
6
10-0031
ADHESIVE FOAM PAD
4
2
028-155
#10-24 X 5/8 RD HD SCREW
5
2
039-008
1/2 TO 1/4 PIPE BUSHING
6
1
40-0083
POWER CORD GRIP
7
8
40-0084
18 AWG WIRE FERRILE
8
2
40-0085
18 AWG 2-WIRE FERRILE
9
1
40-0086
STRIP CONNECTOR
10
1
41-0040
PRESSURE SWITCH WITH HARNESS
11
1
41-0041
SELECTOR SWITCH
12
1
42-0026
POWER CORD
13
18
50-0125
1/4-20 X 5/8 SOC BTN HC SCREW
14
18
50-0126
5/16-18 X 5/8 SOC BTN HC SCREW

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ITEM
QTY
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
15
2
50-0137
#8-32 X 2-1/2" PPHM SCREW
16
1
50-0148
#8-32 X 3/8 HSH CAPSCREW
17
4
50-0154
5/16-18 X 1 SOC BTN HC SCREW
18
1
53-0035
1/2" ID LOOP CLAMP
19
1
53-0036
3/8" ID LOOP CLAMP
20
12
055-105
5/16-18 SF HEX LOCK NUT
21
2
055-127
#10-24 NYLON HEX LOCK NUT
22
14
055-160
1/4-20 NYLON HEX LOCK NUT
23
1
59-0021
CHROME VALVE STEM CAP
24
1
59-0086
HINGE
25
1
60-0074
3/8 NPT PLUG
26
1
60-0114
CHECK VALVE
27
1
60-0115
FLOW CONTROL VALVE
28
1
60-0120
3/8 NPT M X 1/4 TUBE ELBOW
29
2
60-0124
1/4 NPT FEM X 1/4 TUBE ELBOW
30
2
60-0132
3/8 NPT STREET TEE
31
1
60-0134
3/8 NPT HEX NIPPLE
32
1
60-0139
REDUCER
33
1
60-0140
2-WAY VALVE
34
1
60-0146
1/8 NPT M X 1/4 TUBE CONN
35
2
60-0167
300 PSI GAUGE
36
2
60-0171
1/4 TUBE UNION TEE
37
1
60-0176
1/2 TUBE UNION TEE
38
8
60-0177
3/8 NPT M X 1/2 TUBE CONN
39
3
60-0178
3/8 NPT X 1-14 STR BHD CPLG
40
2
60-0180
1/2 TUBE UNION ELBOW
41
4
60-0181
1/2 NPT M X 1/2 TUBE ELBOW
42
1
60-0196
SCHRADER BULKHEAD VALVE
43
3
60-0198
1/2 NPT M X 3/4 BARB ELBOW
44
4
60-0202
1/2 NPT M X 1/2 TUBE BRANCH TEE
45
3
60-0203
3/4 BARB TEE
46
1
60-0326
SOLENOID VALVE
47
1
60-0334
1 X 3/4 BARB REDUCER WYE
48
1
60-0335
1 NPT BREATHER VENT
49
1
60-0336
1 NPT FEM ELBOW
50
1
60-0337
1 NPT M X 1 BARB ADAPTER
51
1
61-0039
1-3/8 ID X 1-5/8 OD SQ O-RING
52
1
061-059
1/8 X 3/8 SPRING PIN
53
1
64-0016
FILTER ASSEMBLY
54
3
64-0033
MEMBRANE SEPARATOR
55
1
69-0029
CAPTIVATED PUSH BUTTON
56
1
71-0359
BASE PLATE
57
6
72-0194
MEMBRANE BRACKET
58
1
72-0209
NEEDLE VALVE BRACKET
59
1
72-0454
TOP PLATE
60
1
73-1100
PURITY ADJUSTMENT DIAL
61
1
096-155
1/4 NPT STREET TEE
62
2
096-192
1/4 NPT M X 1/4 BARB ADAPTER
63
18
108-110
1/4 SAE FLAT WASHER
64
22
108-123
5/16 SAE FLAT WASHER
65
3
108-168
#8 LOCK WASHER
66
-
D20-002
1/4 OD (GREEN) TUBE
67
-
D20-011
1/4 ID PVC TUBE
68
-
D20-031
1/2 OD (BLACK) TUBE
69
-
D20-032
3/4 ID PVC TUBE
70
-
D20-038
1 ID PVC TUBE
71
1
64-0017
FILTER ELEMENT
*
72
1
64-0021
MESH FILTER ELEMENT
*
73
2
69-0020
AUTO FLOAT DRAIN
*
Quantities shown are for the Model 1500 Nitrogen Tire Inflation System.
* Items not shown

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Branick Industries, Inc.
Nitrogen Products
COMMERCIAL WARRANTY
(Non-Transferrable)
This product is warranted by BRANICK INDUSTRIES, INC. to the original user-owner against defective
materials or workmanship. During the warranty period, if Branick determines the product or components
to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced (at Branick’s option).
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Warranty Period
Labor: 12 months from the date of delivery.
Parts: 12 months from the date of delivery.
Nitrogen Membranes: 60 month warranty from the date of delivery. Proper pre-filter maintenance must
be followed as stated in this manual including changing filters every six (6)
months, and using ONLY filters purchased through Branick. Not doing so will void
the five year warranty. Contamination in the membrane including water, oil,
solvents, particles, and other contaminants will void the warranty. Connecting to
an airline with an oiler, or an unmaintained compressor will void the five
year warranty. In order for a membrane to be considered for warranty
replacement, it must be returned for inspection.
Service or Repair: Warranty service or repairs must be performed by a Branick designated service
company. Membranes replaced under warranty will remain under warranty for
the remaining portion of the original warranty period.
This warranty does not cover damage to the product caused by abuse, misuse, overloading, accident (including
shipping damage), improper maintenance, alteration, or any other cause not the result of defective materials or
workmanship.
Replacement is the exclusive remedy for defective product under this warranty. This warranty is expressly in lieu
of all other warranties, including any implied warranty of merchantability or any implied warranty of fitness for a
particular purpose of this product. Branick industries, inc. Shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental
damages.
BRANICK INDUSTRIES, INC. reserves the right to make changes in the design or construction of our products
without obligation to incorporate such changes in products already sold and without notice.
Service parts, warranty, and regular repair service for Nitrogen products are available Monday through Friday,
7:30am to 4:30pm CST.
BRANICK INDUSTRIES, INC.
4245 Main Ave.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
1-877-N2-HOTLINE
Email: [email protected]
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