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Instruction Manual Oil-Less Compressors

SYSTEM COMPONENTS (CONTINUED)

WARNING!

Never exceed the designed pressure for the system or
overload the motor beyond its Maximum Amp Draw.
• Full Load Amps x Service Factor = Max-imum Amp
Draw.
• Full Load Amps (FLA) & Service Factor can normally
be found on motor nameplate.
WARNING!
Never assume a compressor is safe to work on just
because it is not operating. It may be in the automatic
stand-by mode and may restart any time. Follow all safety
precautions outlined in STOPPING FOR MAINTENANCE.

STOPPING FOR MAINTENANCE

The following procedures should be followed when stopping the
compressor for maintenance or service.

WARNING!

Never assume a compressor Is safe to work on just because It
Is not operating. It could start at any time.
1. Per O.S.H.A. regulation 1910.147: The Control of
Hazardous Energy Source (Lockout/Tagout), disconnect and
lockout the main power source. Display a sign in clear view at
the main power switch that the compressor is being serviced.
2. Isolate the compressor from the compressed air supply by
closing a manual shutoff valveupstream and downstream from
the compressor. Display a sign in clear view at the shutoff
valve stating that the compressor is being serviced.
3. Lock open a pressure relief valve within the pressurized
system to allow the system to be completely de-pressurized.
NEVER remove a plug to relieve the pressure!
4. Open all manual drain valves within the area to be serviced.
5. Wait for the unit to cool before starting to service.
(Temperatures of 125°F can burn skin. Some surface
temperatures exceed 350°F when the compressor is
operating.)