Model: 20-4500-7000
Oxygen Booster
03/2009 | Rev. 10 Page | 3
3.0 SAFETY
The operation, maintenance, and trouble shooting of this unit requires practices and procedures which ensure personal safety
and the safety of others. Therefore, this equipment is to be operated and maintained only by qualified persons in accordance
with this manual and all applicable local codes.
Safety instructions specifically pertaining to this unit appear throughout this manual highlighted by the signal words WARNING
and CAUTION which identify different levels of hazard.
WARNING!
Denote practices which if not carefully followed, could result in SERIOUS injury and/or death.
CAUTION!
Denote practices which if not carefully followed, could result in minor personal injury or damage to
this equipment.
General: Information presented in this manual and on various labels, on this unit pertains to equipment specifications,
installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting which should be read, understood, and followed for the
safe and effective use of this equipment.
Training: Read this entire manual prior to operation of the unit. All personnel using this oxygen cart should understand
and follow this manual and receive training. We encourage our customers to call Tronair to discuss any operating
or testing requirements.
CAUTION!
It is mandatory that this instruction manual be read and understood by all persons operating this high
pressure oxygen booster.
WARNING!
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1. All components used in the oxygen system must be clean, dry, and free of all contamination per
SAE SPEC AIR 1176.
2. DO NOT use this equipment with nitrogen or gas other than oxygen.
3. DO NOT exceed 2250 PSIG bottle inlet pressure into booster.
4. Servicing and maintenance of the system should only be done by trained and qualified
personnel using approved procedures.
5. It is mandatory that this instruction manual be read and understood by all persons operating
this oxygen manifold.
3.1 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Pressures: Gases under pressure are a potential hazard in the form of stored energy. Accidents can occur when this energy
is improperly handled. Be sure that all equipment used is compatible and designed to control the pressures
encountered.
Oxygen: Oxygen is an oxidizing gas and is chemically stable and nonflammable. However oxygen does support
combustion. High concentrations can accelerate the combustion of flammable materials up to and including an
explosion. It is important to understand that spontaneous combustion of organic materials can occur in oxygen
rich atmospheres.
Handling: Oxygen handling must be done with care to avoid any association with hydro-carbons, especially where fuels
and lubricants are present in aircraft service areas. It is imperative that oxygen systems be handled properly. Be
sure to keep all protective caps in position on equipment as long as possible, and replace them as soon as
possible.
Velocity: Oxygen flowing at a high velocity in a piping system can propel any foreign material particles with such force that
the impact friction can raise the particles temperature to a possible ignition point. It is, therefore, imperative that a
high degree of cleanliness be maintained in the oxygen system at all times.
Oxygen Servicing: The following list contains additional general safety precautions that should be adhered to during the
servicing process. However, always refer to the manufacturer's procedure for the airplane being serviced.
1. Always ground the system to be serviced and the servicing equipment before connecting the filler adapter.
2. Close the oxygen bottle manual shutoff valve.
3. Ensure that all aircraft electrical power is off. Do not operate electrical switches, or connect or disconnect
ground power generators during the oxygen charging operation.
4. Do not service the oxygen system if fueling or other flammable fluid servicing is in process.
5. Do not charge the system too fast. Rapid charging can create a dangerous overheating condition.
For information concerning specific SAE Aircraft Oxygen Equipment Oxygen Equipment Specifications, contact:
Society of Automotive Engineers
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale, PA 15096-0001