SWITCH-OVER
SSB-800-07
Automatic Switchover Medical Liquid x High Pressure Manifold with Automatic Reset
(LifeLine)
SPECIFICATION
Automatic Switchover Medical Liquid x High
Pressure Manifold
The BeaconMedaes Lifeline automatic switchover
manifold accommodates a left bank of cryogenic
containers and a right bank of high pressure cylinders
while providing an uninterrupted, reliable supply of gas.
Left bank is designated as “Primary” source of gas and
right bank stands in reserve as “Secondary” source.
The manifold system referred to as “liquid x high-
pressure” or “LQ x HP”, consists of a manifold control
panel with its wall mounting bracket and a high-
pressure reserve header assembly (separately ordered,
see SSB-800-08). The manifold is cleaned, tested, and
prepared for the indicated gas service and constructed in
accordance with requirements of the latest edition of
NFPA 99 and CGA.
Manifold Design
A bank regulator (one for each supply bank) is used to
initially reduce the container / cylinder pressure to the
two line regulators which control the final line pressure.
Both line pressure regulators are in service at all times
to maximize flow rates. The manifold automatically
changes from the depleted primary supply bank to the
secondary supply bank without fluctuation in line
pressure utilizing dome-bias loading and unloading of
the bank regulators. When liquid container(s) are
replenished, the manifold will automatically switch
back to the primary (left) supply bank. Manual
resetting of the control panel is not necessary. If the
primary and secondary supply banks of container(s) /
cylinders are both depleted, the manifold system will
automatically switch to the external high-pressure
reserve header assembly. A pressure switch is provided
to signal the master gas alarm system just before change
over from the secondary (right) supply bank to the high-
pressure reserve. The manifold includes a line pressure
gauge, two bank contents gauges (left-bank and right-
bank), and LED visual indicators for “IN USE” (green),
“READY” (yellow), and “EMPTY” (red) for each bank.
The manifold has bank regulator, intermediate and line
pressure relief valves internally connected to a common
vent port, terminating into a ½” FNPT o-ring sealed
“zero clearance” union. Master shutoff valves (one for
each bank) are located within the manifold cabinet and
are fabricated with metallic seating surfaces. The
cabinet enclosure is easily removable by releasing draw
latches for component accessibility. The enclosure may
be secured from unauthorized access by locking the
draw latches (locks provided by others). The manifold
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includes gas specific pigtail-to-header high-flow check
valves to permit changing of cryogenic container(s) (left
bank) without gas leakage. Thermoplastic hose
assemblies, designed for cryogenic service, are provided
for each container gas connection. In addition, the
manifold includes high-pressure modular header
assemblies with gas specific pigtail-to-header check
valves to permit changing of cylinders (right bank)
without gas leakage. Stainless steel flexible pigtails are
provided for each cylinder gas connection, except for
oxygen, helium, and mixed gas applications which are
provided with rigid copper pigtails. A separate power
supply is furnished and converts 120 VAC to 24 VAC
output power. The power supply provides dry normally
closed contacts for (3) alarm conditions: secondary
supply, reserve in use, and reserve low. The power
supply is housed in a NEMA 3R enclosure with
electrical requirements of (0.125) amp at 120 VAC,
60Hz, single phase. External LED visual indicators for
“RESERVE IN USE” (red) and “RESERVE LOW”
(red) are included within the power supply assembly.
The manifold is supplied with ¾” FNPT (manifold
outlet) and ½” FNPT (high-preserve reserve header
inlet) o-ring sealed “zero clearance” unions. A ¾” full
port, three piece, ball-type source shut-off valve with a
1/8” FNPT port is also included. Source valve has a ¾”
NPT attachment to the outlet union and a ¾” nominal
copper (type k) tube for brazing to main supply line.
NOTE:
The flow capacity of a nitrous oxide and carbon
dioxide manifold depends upon environmental
conditions at the installation site and the number of
containers in service. Installing a nitrous oxide or a
carbon dioxide manifold in a location that exposes it
to an ambient temperature below 32O F (0O C) is not
recommended.
Environmental Considerations
Manifolds are to be installed in accordance with
requirements stated by NFPA 99, CGA, and all
applicable local codes. Manifold components are
designed to work best over a temperature range of 32O F
through 130O F. Wider temperature variations may
cause manifold malfunctions to occur. BeaconMedaes
recommends the control cabinet be located with its
power supply at an installation site protected from
moisture, continuous exposure to direct sun rays, ice
and snow.
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Flow Characteristics Gas Type Flow per Container

Manifold system flow is limited by maximum flow capacity of Oxygen 5.8 SCFM (350 SCFH)
liquid container(s). Approximate maximum continuous flows Nitrous Oxide 1.8 SCFM (110 SCFH)
of one liquid container are shown in the following chart. Flow Carbon Dioxide 2.5 SCFM (150 SCFH)
capacity is increased with the addition of liquid containers. Nitrogen 5.8 SCFM (350 SCFH)
An external vaporizer (sourced by others) is necessary for high Argon 5.8 SCFM (350 SCFH)
flow requirements.
ORDERING INFORMATION
The Lifeline automatic switchover medical liquid x high pressure manifold may be configured with 1 or 2 liquid containers (left
side) with 4 through 18 high pressure cylinders (right side) arrangements.
Lifeline Automatic Medical Gas Manifold
Gas Service Service Pressure Part Number 1
55 psig 6-109010-XX-YY Note:
Oxygen 1
Enter the number of liquid containers required for left bank, 01
100 psig 6-109110-XX-YY
or 02 (XX) and number of high pressure cylinders required for
Nitrous Oxide 55 psig 6-109011-XX-YY right bank 04 through 18 (YY).
Nitrogen 180 psig 6-109014-XX-YY Example: Oxygen manifold for 55 psig service with
Carbon Dioxide 55 psig 6-109020-XX-YY 2 x 6 arrangement (6-109010-02-06).

Argon 55 psig 6-109026-XX-YY

Accessories:
6-290840-48 Liquid Vent Cylinder Hose Assembly, Oxygen
6-290841-48 Liquid Vent Cylinder Hose Assembly, N2O, N2, CO2, & AR
6-135000-KT Control Panel Stand Kit (for floor mounting)
6-135001-KT Header Stand Kit (each kit contains a pair of header stands)
6-290657-01 90 Degree Expansion Elbow, 3.75” long, High Pressure
6-515725-00 90 Degree Fitting (turn source valve from vertical to horizontal orientation)
6-136000-10 10” Header Extension, High Pressure
6-136000-12 12” Header Extension, High Pressure
6-136000-16 16” Header Extension, High Pressure

# of HP Cylinders on
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Right Bank
Overall Length 33” 38” 43” 48” 53” 58” 63” 68” 73” 78” 83” 88” 93” 98” 103”

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