Taylor-Wharton EF-1500 - Manual (Page 16)

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INSTALLATION
Dimensions and connection data for the Express Fill 1,500 can be found on the General Arrangement Drawing in the
appendix of the manual. System installation is the responsibility of the customer.
Receiving Inspection
Freight and damage claims are the customer’s responsibility. Take time to visually inspect each shipment in the
presence of the carrier’s agent before accepting delivery. If any damage is observed, make an appropriate notation on the
freight bill. Ask the driver to sign the notation before receiving the equipment. Do not accept equipment with damage
that may affect serviceability.
Handling
The Express Fill 1,500 should be handled only by a forklift or crane. Ensure that handling equipment has adequate rated
capacity for the system weight listed on the general arrangement drawing in the appendix. The Express Fill 1,500 is a
rugged product intended for years of industrial use. However, take care when moving the unit. Abuse (dropping
or careless handling by forklift) may affect the integrity of the insulation system or damage piping. Always
transport, operate, and store the unit in the vertical position. Never place the unit on its side.
Important: When lifting by crane, use the lift-eyes provided on the top of the jacket. Never lift the unit overhead.
Vessel Installation Guidelines
This section and the “Fill Box Installation Guidelines” section below provide general installation guidelines. Complete
installation specifications, procedures, and applicable codes are beyond the scope of this manual. Designing and
installing a safe cryogenic system is the responsibility of the customer. Consultation, design, and installation services are
available from the factory or one of our authorized repair centers. Contact customer service at the location shown at the
back of the manual for additional information.
Important: Check the regulator codes and license requirements in your area before beginning an installation. When
installing piping, be sure to follow accepted design practices for cryogenic equipment. Use only components compatible
with cryogenic liquids. Be sure to include properly sized pressure relief valves in all piping where liquid product or cold
gas could be trapped between closed valves, regulators, etc. All components must be rated for the maximum operating
pressure of the vessel. If the vessel is in oxygen service, only use components compatible with and cleaned for oxygen
service.
The Express Fill 1,500 should be installed on a suitable concrete pad and secured with anchor bolts. The minimum
recommended pad is 4’ by 4’ by 6” thick. Concrete strength of 3 ksi (28 day strength) is recommended. In areas where
frost heaving is a concern, the pad perimeter should be 12” thick. Four 3/8” galvanized steel concrete expansion bolts are
recommended. A heavy-duty rotary hammer will be required to drill the bolt holes in the concrete slab. The holes may
be drilled and the bolts installed with the vessel in place. Where seismic loads are a concern, 1/2” expansion bolts should
be used. When using 1/2” bolts, it is not practical to drill the bolt holes with the vessel in place.
For outdoor installations, the vessel should be installed in a location easily accessible to the delivery vehicle. A chain-
link fence with a lockable gate should be installed around the vessel to prevent tampering.
The unit may also be mounted on a steel pallet anchored with four ½” bolts to allow for easy maneuverability around the
customer site using a rated capacity fork lift. The pallet is available from Taylor Wharton.
Fill Box Installation Guidelines
The Express Fill 1,500 may be installed inside a building or behind a wall and filled remotely through a fill box. Indoor
installations should only be considered for vessels in argon or nitrogen service. An Express Fill 1,500 in oxygen service
must never be installed indoors. The diagram below shows a typical installation with a fill box.