Ingersoll-Rand X41 technical manual Introduction

SECTION 2 — INTRODUCTION

The X4I is a specialized controller designed to provide safe, reliable, and energy-efficient control of your compressed air system. The X4I is capable of controlling up to four positive displacement air compressors. The

compressors may have electro-pneumatic or microprocessor based controls. The X4I is completely customizable to meet the specific needs of your compressed air system.

SECTION 3 — SAFETY

!WARNING : Risk of Danger

WARNING : Risk of Electric Shock

! WARNING : Risk of High Pressure

OPERATION

•The X4I must only be operated by competent personnel under qualified supervision.

•Never remove or tamper with safety devices, guards or insulation materials fitted to the X4I.

WARNING : Consult Manual		• The X4I must only be operated at the
		supply voltage and frequency for which
• Before installing or operating the X4I,		it is designed.
take time to carefully read all the		• When main power is switched on, lethal
instructions contained in this manual, all		voltages are present in the electrical
compressor manuals, and all manuals of
		circuits and extreme caution must be
any other peripheral devices that may be
		exercised whenever it is necessary to
installed or connected to the unit.
		carry out any work on the unit.
• Electricity and compressed air have the		• Do not open access panels or touch
potential to cause severe personal injury
		electrical components while voltage is
or property damage.
		applied unless it is necessary for
• The operator should use common sense		measurements, tests or adjustments.
		Such work should be carried out only by
and good working practices while
		a qualified electrician equipped with the
operating and maintaining this system.
		correct tools and wearing appropriate
All applicable codes should be strictly
		protection against electrical hazards.
adhered to.
• Maintenance must be performed by		• All air compressors and/or other
		equipment connected to the unit should
adequately qualified personnel that are
		have a warning sign attached stating
equipped with the proper tools.
		“THIS UNIT MAY START WITHOUT
INSTALLATION		WARNING” next to the display panel.
		• If an air compressor and/or other
• Installation work must only be carried
		equipment connected to the unit is to be
out by a competent person under		started remotely, attach two warning
qualified supervision.		signs to the equipment stating “THIS
• A fused isolation switch must be fitted		UNIT CAN BE STARTED REMOTELY”.
		Attach one sign in a prominent location
between the main power supply and the
		on the outside of the equipment, and
X4I.
		the other sign inside the equipment
• The X4I should be mounted in such a		control compartment.
location as to allow operational and
maintenance access without obstruction		MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
or hazard and to allow clear visibility of
indicators at all times.		• Maintenance, repairs or modifications
• If raised platforms are required to		must only be carried out by competent
		personnel under qualified supervision.
provide access to the X4I, they must not
interfere with normal operation or		• If replacement parts are required, use
obstruct access. Platforms and stairs		only genuine parts from the original
should be of grid or plate construction		equipment manufacturer, or an
with safety rails on all open sides.		alternative approved source.
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