User Manual
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GENIE® Cylinder User Manual.
GENIE® Cylinder User Manual
Contents.
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GENIE® Cylinder User Manual Safety Handling and transportation Stacking
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Know your GENIE® Technical data Digital Display Alarms Error screen Accessories
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Using your GENIE® Regulators Attaching the wheel unit Daily cylinder use Children and GENIE® cylinder Maintenance and care Troubleshooting
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FAQs
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GENIE® Cylinder User Manual Smart, Convenient and Portable
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Know your GENIE® C D A F E
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A HDPE jacket, B Rugged detachable wheel unit, C Coloured gas hazard identification ring, D Ergonomically designed handles and valve protection, E Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU), F High performance regulator
Safety
Stacking
Technical data
The GENIE® cylinder has been designed to the required EN and ISO standards. It contains either a gas at high pressure or a gas stored as liquid and should be treated with care and caution.
GENIE® cylinders are designed to stack together. This should always be done on flat, even ground.
Cylinder size (litre)
It is important that you read this manual before using this product for the first time to ensure you are familiar with all the product features, operating instructions and guidelines for use.
Handling and transportation The GENIE® cylinder handle has also been designed as a guard to protect the cylinder valve from accidental damage. GENIE® cylinders should always be transported and used in an upright position, never on their side or inverted.
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EVER drag a GENIE® cylinder on the ground, either lift and carry N it, or use the GENIE® wheel unit.
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EVER stack more than two (2) GENIE® cylinders. Always place N the largest GENIE® cylinder at the bottom of the stack.
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NEVER stack GENIE® cylinders with the regulator attached.
Pressure (bar)
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NEVER stack GENIE® cylinders with the wheel unit attached.
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NEVER use GENIE® cylinders whilst stacked.
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If you would like to use two (2) GENIE® cylinders at the same time then use the GENIE® twin cylinder stacking adaptor.
Vessel working pressure (bar) 300 300
Cylinder size (litre) 10 20
Pureshield Argon* (m3) 3.03 6.06
Water capacity (litre)
Diameter (mm)
Height (mm)
Empty weight (kg)
10 20
320 320
569 662
16.2 20.7
Argoshield Light** (m3) 3.1* 6.2*
Argoshield Universal† (m3) 3.21** 6.42**
Nitrogen (m3)
Oxygen (m3)
Helium (m3)
2.61 5.22
3.05 6.10
2.62 5.24
* Conforms with ISO14175-I1-Ar ** 93% argon + 5% CO2 + 2% oxygen mixture. Conforms with ISO14175-M24-ArCO-512. † 86% argon + 12% CO2 + 2% oxygen mixture. Conforms with ISO14175-M24-ArCo-1212. The cylinder label gives the full weight, see this for exact information.
Digital Display
GENIE® cylinder handles should never be used as lifting points for cables, straps, crane hooks or anything other than hands.
The Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU) display differs, depending on the gas supplied. It provides information on how much gas is left in the cylinder. When gas levels get below 25% and 10%, an alarm and flashing light indicate this.
For more detailed information on the handling and transportation, go to our website at www.BOConline.co.uk/genie
Operation To start push the button on the DIU to initiate the display.
The DIU only remains active for 30 seconds before shutting down if no further operations have been carried out. Start up screen for the nitrogen (N2) GENIE® cylinder 1
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After 3 seconds the start up screen will change to one of the many versions, depending on the type of gas the cylinder contains.
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Gas type Percentage of contents left Cylinder pressure when full – this value doesn’t change during use Number of black bars indicates the contents remaining
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Start up screen for the shielding gas GENIE®
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Gas type Welding flow rate Flow rate units Arrow shows direction of next flow rate Value is the number of minutes of welding time left Number of black bars indicates the contents remaining
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Medium balloons (M) are between 250 and 350mm (10 to 14”) diameter.
Alarms
Large balloons (L) are between 380 and 480mm (15 to 18.5”) diameter.
There are two audio and visual alarms on the DIU:
Extra large balloons (XL) are between 500 and 700mm (19 to 27.5”) diameter.
→→ At 25% full, the alarm sounds and warning LED flashes twice for 0.2 seconds followed by a 1 second gap then twice again. The bars on the cylinder graphic also flash →→ At 10% full, the alarm sounds and warning LED flashes twice for 0.5 seconds with a 0.5 second gap. The bar on the cylinder graphic also flash →→ At empty the alarm sounds and warning LED flashes twice cylinder symbol also flashes
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Small balloons (S) are between 180 and 240mm (7.1 to 9.5”) diameter.
Please note: The readouts for the number of balloons that can be filled or the welding time remaining are for indication purposes only and should not be taken as absolute value or guarantee. Changing the value on the display does not alter the actual flow rate from the unit.
Extra small balloons (XS) are between 80 and 179mm (3 to 7”) diameter.
Start up screen for helium (He)/balloon gas GENIE® cylinder
If you have a helium/balloon gas or shielding gas GENIE® cylinder, a balloon size or gas flow rate will have been pre-selected. To change this, select the direction of the arrow as needed by pressing and holding the button down (increase = ⬆ and decrease = ⬇). Then press the button to select the required size of balloon or welding flow rate.
Please note: These alarms only occur the first time the GENIE® cylinder is turned on after an alarm condition is met.
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Gas type Balloon size chosen shows in black Arrow shows direction of next balloon size The approximate number of balloons that can be filled with the remaining gas at the selected balloon size Number of black bars indicates the contents remaining
Shielding gas screen showing welding time left at 16 l/min. Arrow denotes if button is pressed next value will be 15 l/min.
Shielding gas screen showing welding time left at 15 l/min. Arrow denotes if button is pressed next value will be 16 l/min.
Error screen Should a problem occur with the DIU an error screen will appear. The GENIE® cylinder is still safe to use but no information about the contents will be available.
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Example of an error screen
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Version number Error code Cylinder pressure when full Serial number
DIU has no user serviceable components and under no circumstances should any attempt be made to open or interfere with the DIU unit.
Accessories Use only approved GENIE® accessories, as non-approved items may damage the GENIE® cylinder and you may be charged a fee to repair the cylinder. Each accessory comes with its own instructions and warranty. Please ensure that you read these thoroughly before using the product.
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Using your GENIE®
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3. Carefully locate regulator seats into the valve, place the nut over the threads ensuring that you do not cross thread, and tighten with the appropriate spanner. 4. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN, as this will damage your regulator. 5. Turn the regulator knob counter clockwise until it stops. 6. Slowly open the cylinder value. 7. Turn the regulator knob clockwise to set normal delivery pressure or flow.
Before using your GENIE® cylinder, you will need to attach a regulator, or in the case of helium used as a balloon gas, a balloon inflator. The regulators and inflators come with their own instructions.
Regulators Safety is priority for BOC. Therefore, the GENIE® cylinder handles have been specifically designed to protect the valve and regulator. Only GENIE® gas and pressure specific regulators should be used to guarantee performance and genuine products should be used at all times.
NEVER dismantle or modify a regulator to make it fit.
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EVER use adaptors between the cylinder valve and the N regulator to make it fit.
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GENIE® cylinder regulator options Gas type
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Argon, Argon Mix
Max inlet pressure (bar) 300
Model GAr-300-30-3
Nitrogen
300
GN2HP-300-30-7
Nitrogen
300
GN2-300-30-3
Oxygen
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GO2-300-2-3
Fitting regulators Regulators are designed for use with specific gases or groups of gases and must only be fitted to their respective cylinders. Detailed instructions on how to fit and check your regulator can be found on www.BOConline.co.uk/genie
Genie® regulator description Flow, 1 Gauge, Shielding Gas High Pressure, 1 Gauge, Nitrogen Pressure, 1 Gauge, Nitrogen Pressure, 1 Gauge, Oxygen
Outlet connection
Delivery range
G 3/8
0 - 30 lpm
7/16”
0-50 bar
G 3/8
0-10 bar
G 3/8
0-10 bar
Key instructions 1. Ensure the regulator is in good condition before fitting to the cylinder. Gauges should be intact with threads and seats undamaged. 2. Clean the cylinder valve and regulator threads using a dry, clean piece of lint free cloth to remove dirt, moisture, oil and grease particles.
NEVER use oil or lubricants on the cylinder valve or regulator threads Oil or lubricants can trap dirt and make the regulator difficult to fit or leak, they can also be carried into the regulator and cause a malfunction. If the cylinder contains oxygen then any oil or lubricants will ignite in the presence of oxygen.
Only enough force should be used to provide a leak tight seal between the cylinder valve and the regulator. If excessive force is use the cylinder may move within its outer jacket. While this is not a safety hazard, should this occur it is an indication that excessive force has been used in tightening the regulator to the cylinder. Removing regulators 1. Close the cylinder valve. 2. Release all gas from the regulator and system until the gauge(s) read zero. 3. Turn the regulator knob counter clockwise until it stops. 4. Loosen the regulator using the appropriate spanner and then remove the regulator. Store the regulator in its box, in a clean, dry environment.
Attaching the wheel unit The GENIE® wheel unit is suitable for any size of GENIE® cylinder. 1. Place the wheel unit on a flat surface. 2. Ensure the two (2) clips ‘A’ are in the open position with their upper faces away from the side of the wheel unit. 3. On the inside of the wheel unit you will see three locating pillars, two at the front and one over the axle. On the underside of the GENIE® cylinder you will see three indents which you need to align with the pillars. Note: The DIU this will always face away from the axle. 4. Lift the GENIE® cylinder and place it into the wheel unit. 5. Push the claw of the clip into the opening on the base of the GENIE® cylinder and push down to lock in position. 6. To release the wheel unit from the GENIE® cylinder simply open the clips and lift the cylinder from the wheel unit.
Daily cylinder use GENIE® cylinders are designed for either continuous or intermittent use. At the end of any period of use, or when you are leaving the cylinder unattended, close the cylinder valve by turning the wheel in a CLOCKWISE direction.
Children and GENIE® cylinder Children should never be allowed to use or operate a GENIE® cylinder.
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FAQ’s
Maintenance and care
Troubleshooting
Q: Does a normal regulator fit within the handle area?
Q: Where can I buy GENIE® accessories?
The GENIE® cylinder has been designed to require no maintenance from the customer at all.
The Digital Intelligence Unit will not display? Press the button once, firmly in the centre.
Contact BOC on 0800 111 333.
While the HDPE cylinder jacket has been made as strong and durable as possible, it can still be damaged by misuse.
If the unit fails to display, then return the GENIE® cylinder to where you bought it from. The GENIE® cylinder will be safe to use but no contents information will be available.
No, existing regulators are too big to fit within the space between the handles of the GENIE® cylinder. GENIE® regulators are compact versions of the larger regulators, specifically designed to meet the requirements of the GENIE® cylinder.
Should you wish to clean the GENIE® cylinder, use a mild detergent such as washing up liquid diluted with warm water. Use a clean cloth to sponge the GENIE® cylinder clean.
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NEVER immerse a GENIE® cylinder in water.
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NEVER use a power washer on a GENIE® cylinder.
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NEVER use chemicals or solvents on a GENIE® cylinder.
Damage Check the GENIE® cylinder for damage before leaving your collection point. When returning the GENIE® cylinder, the unit will be checked for damage. BOC will have a set of acceptable and unacceptable damage standards to which your item will be assessed. Should the GENIE® cylinder be damaged, you will be required to reimburse BOC for the damage you have caused.
The small size of the GENIE® regulator has the advantage of being within the handle area, which means the regulator should not get damaged, should the cylinder be pushed over.
Q: Do the GENIE® regulators fit on the current steel cylinders? Yes, although they have been specifically designed for use with a GENIE® cylinder, they will fit on a standard steel cylinder if that cylinder is fitted with the same valve as the GENIE® cylinder.
Q: Who should I contact to report a damaged/ faulty cylinder? Contact BOC on 0800 111 333. Customer service/Information and Support To explore the full range of GENIE® gas cylinders, regulators and accessories, please visit www.BOConline.co.uk/genie. For orders and other queries please call our Customer Helpline on 0800 111 333.
Contact details
No, the wheels can be fitted to any size of the GENIE® cylinder.
BOC Customer Service Centre Priestley Road, Worsley Manchester M28 2UT, United Kingdom
Q: Why is the cylinder more stable?
Tel 0800 111 333 Fax 0800 111 555
Q: Are the wheels only for the larger cylinder?
The diameter of 320mm gives the cylinder more stability, the cylinder is less likely to topple over.
Q: Where can I buy GENIE®? Contact BOC on 0800 111 333.
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