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Initial power-up – Amico Dome Loaded Manifold NFPA User Manual

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Amico Pipeline

Initial Power-Up

1. Release the two latches on either side of the manifold control panel and remove the cover.

2. Verify the following:

• Both master valves located on both header bars are turned fully counter clockwise (open).
• All four line regulator isolation valves are open (handles horizontal).
• Power supply has been connected.
• Both red “empty” indicators on the front of the manifold are illuminated.
• If connected to a master alarm panel, “Secondary Supply” alarm is activated.

3. Close 3/4” source shut-off valve.

4. Slowly open one cylinder on the right side of the manifold

5. Verify the following:

• Right bank red “empty” LED goes out.
• Right bank green “in use” LED illuminates.
• Right bank cylinder contents gauge reads cylinder pressure.

6. Slowly open one cylinder on the left side of the manifold.

7. Verify the following:

• Left bank red “empty” LED goes out.
• Left bank yellow “ready” LED illuminates.
• Left bank cylinder contents gauge reads cylinder pressure.
• If connected to a master alarm panel, “secondary supply” alarm is not activated.

8. Close right bank cylinder. Slightly depress bleed valve located on the side of the regulator. Verify the

following:

• Right bank cylinder contents gauge drops slowly.
• As the right cylinder contents gauge is nearly depleted, the manifold changes over to the left bank.
• After change-over, the right bank green “In Use” LED goes out and the red “Empty” LED illuminates.
• After change-over, the left bank yellow “Ready” LED goes out and the green “In Use” LED illuminates.

9. Verify the “line pressure” gauge reading is acceptable.