GENERON NPU Membrane Nitrogen System

Operating and Maintenance Manual Sept. 2004

SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 SCOPE

This manual describes the general operating and maintenance instructions for a
GENERON* NPU Membrane Nitrogen System as designed by Generon IGS.. The
purpose of this manual is to enable a trained operator to start-up, shutdowns, make minor
process adjustments, and maintain a unit, which has been set-up initially by a trained
Generon IGS. Service representative. This manual is not intended to instruct the user on
how to perform detailed modifications or major set-up changes to the NPU membrane
system.

Customers may direct specific questions related to the maintenance and operation of the
GENERON NPU Membrane System to the Generon IGS. Customer Service Department
at 713-937-5200 or 800-871-0310.

1.2 CONFIDENTIALITY

This document contains confidential or proprietary information of Generon IGS.. Neither

the document nor the information herein is to be reproduced, distributed, used or
disclosed, either in whole or in part, except as specifically authorized by Generon IGS..

1.3 Membrane Protection

The membrane nnodules should never reach freezing temperatures. Keep the modules
between 40°F (4.4°C) and 150°F (65.6°C). Exposure to temperatures outside the
specified range could lead to membrane damage and performance reduction.

The system is equipped with a space heater, which is able to keep the temperature inside
the container at any time above 50°F. The space heater has a thermostat, which shall be
set to 50°F.

* GENERON is a trademark of Generon IGS., Inc.