NITROUS OXIDE SYSTEM
• Inspected Nitrous Oxide supply system for proper design, installation, and function.
Enclosure/Location Capacity/Capability
Equipment Compliance Changeover/Alarm Functions
Safety Measures
• Inspected required source, main, and riser valves.
Location/Labeling Valve Handles Locked or Secure
• Inspected regulators and pressure relief valves.
Location Correct valves
• Tested all area and master alarm functions.
• Inspected proper pressure switch and area alarm sensor locations.
• Tested Nitrous Oxide system for allowable gas concentrations of>99% nitrous oxide.
• Tested Nitrous Oxide system for particulate contamination in at least 25% of zones.
Tested with 0.45 micron filter device
• Tested Nitrous Oxide system for operational pressures of 50-55 psi at each zone.
• Tested each Nitrous Oxide outlet for proper function, identification, adaption and
mechanical integrity.
Identified leaking/malfunctioning outlets
Identified outlets delivering substandard pressure/flow rate
• Tested Nitrous Oxide zone shut-off valves for proper function, identification and
mechanical integrity.
• Checked Nitrous Oxide zone valves for proper gas identification labeling.
• Tested each outlet for operational pressure and flow rates.
All outlets shall deliver 3.5 scfm with a pressure drop of not more than 5 psi and
static pressure of 50-55 psi.
• Tested Nitrous Oxide pipeline components for leakage.
• Checked Nitrous Oxide system components for proper installation (i.e.: Brazing, Labeling,
Hanging, etc.).
• Checked for cross-connections.
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