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FAS3000 Series Fully Automatic Switchover Manifolds:
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The WESTERN
FAS Series fully automatic switchover manifolds can accomodate multiple portable liquid cylinders or high pressure cylinders divided into two banks. The FAS Series manifold provides uninterrupted and continuous gas flow. The system consists of a control box and one cylinder bank per side. The manifold is cleaned and tested for the indicated gas service and built to meet NFPA 99, CSA B51, ASME B31.3, CSA Z351 and CGA requirements.
Features:
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) monitors all functions and controls the switchover process.
- 22mm LEDs indicate the status of each bank: "IN SERVICE", "READY FOR USE" or "BANK DEPLETED."
- Fully automatic switchover assuring uninterrupted gas flow - no knobs or handle to reset.
- Mechanical gauges display pressure in spig and Bar.
- Optional remote audible/visual alarm and floorstand.
- Optional special header configurations available.

STANDARD MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION |
| Enclosure |
Aluminum |
| Headers |
Stainless Steel TP304/F304 - brass CDA 36000 |
| Tubing |
Stainless Steel TP304 - copper ASTM B280/B819 |
| Fittings |
Brass ASTM B16/B453 - Stainless Steel 316 |
Flexible Hoses:
Nylon hose (Thermoplastic):
Teflon Hose:
All Stainless Steel Hose: |
INNERCORE: SAE J517 100 R8 - Nylon - FITTINGS: steel
INNERCORE: virgin PTFE smooth bore tubing - OVERBRAID: stainless steel - FITTINGS: brass
INNERCORE: 321 Stainless Steel - OVERBRAID: 304 Stainless Steel - FITTINGS: 316C Stainless Steel |
| Relief Valves |
BODY, SEAT RETAINER: brass ASTM B16 - ADJUSTING SCREW, SPRINGS: stainless steel 316 - DISC: PTFE |
| Inlet Regulators |
BODY: forged brass - DIAPHRAGM: stainless steel - HOUSING CAP: forged brass - INLET FILTER: bronze |
| Pressure Switches |
PISTON: stainless steel - "O"-RING: Buna-N - CONNECTION: brass |
Outlet Pressure Regulators
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BODY: forged brass - BONNET: nickel plated aluminum - DIAPHRAGM: nitrile with PTFE liner - SPRINGS: stainless steel - "O"-RINGS: viton (EPDM seat disc & "O"-rings for nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide). |
| Solenoid Valves |
BODY: brass - SEALS & DISCS: Buna "N" or Teflon - DISC HOLDER: Nylon - CORE TUBE: 305 S.S. - CORE & PLUGNUT: 403F S.S. - SHADING COIL: copper |
Master Valves
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BODY, BONNET, STEM, SEAT RETAINER, STEM SEAL RETAINING RINGS AND WASHER: brass - STEM "O"-RING: Viton - HANDWEEL WASHER: PTFE |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS |
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FAS350 |
FAS3000 |
FAS5000 |
| Max. Inlet Pressure |
350 psig |
3000 PSIG |
5000 PSIG |
| Outlet Pressure range |
5-110 psig |
10-200 PSIG |
10-200 PSIG |
| Low Alarm Setpoint & Switchover Setpoint |
135 psig |
250 PSIG |
300 PSIG |
| Inlet Gauges |
0-400 psig |
0-4000 PSIG |
0-6000 PSIG |
| Outlet Gauge |
0-200 psig |
0-300 PSIG |
0-300 PSIG |
| Operating Temperature |
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5°C to 50°C |
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| Power Requirement |
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110 VAC 50-60 Hz |
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Enclosure Rating
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Nema 1-12 |
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| Gauge Size |
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2- 1/2" dial |
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Pilot Lights
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22mm, LED, 110 VAC |
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