Heath Consultants Odorator Propane User Manual

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OPERATION:

This Chapter discusses the proper steps to safely operate the ODORATOR.

Also included are procedures for periodic testing and identification of the

ODORATOR’s controls.

Operation of the ODORATOR

WARNING

DURING OPERATION, KEEP THE ODORATOR AWAY FROM

OPEN FLAMES. INLET SUPPLY SHOULD NOT EXCEED 4 PSIG

AND 1/4 PSIG (7 INCHES WATER COLUMN) IS RECOMMENDED.

See page 7 for pressure reduction accessories.

**NOTE**

Connect the ODORATOR to the gas supply with a non-

absorbing, odor-free hose such as high grade urethane,

PVC, or Tygon.

**NOTE**

Users of the ODORATOR should be selected with

due consideration to smoking habits, colds, and other

conditions of health, since these factors affect the sense

of smell. It is desirable to select operators with an

average sense of smell in order to obtain reasonably

consistent results from the use of this instrument.

**NOTE**

See Figure 1 on page 4 for reference to the following

steps.

**NOTE**

All valves must be closed and the Odorator

turned “OFF”.

A. Odorization Readily Detectable Test Procedure:

1. Prior to attaching the sample hose to the inlet port (1), sniff the sample

hose and verify no odorant is detected. If so, replace the sample hose.