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0.0 SAFETY AND WARNINGS
0.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before you install this air compressor you should take the
time to carefully read all the instructions contained in this
manual.
Electricity and compressed air have the potential to cause
severe personal injury or property damage .
Before installing, wiring, star ting, operating or making any
adjustments, identify the components of the air
compressor using this manual as a guide.
The operator should use common sense and good
working practices while operating and maintaining this
unit. Follow all codes, pipe adequately, understand the
starting and stopping sequence . Check the safety devices
by following the procedure contained in this manual.
Maintenance should be done by qualified personnel,
adequately equipped with proper tools. Follow the
maintenance schedules as outlined in the operators
manual to ensure problem free operation after start up.
Safety instructions in the operators manual are bold-faced
for emphasis. The signal words DANGER, WARNING and
CAUTION are used to indicate hazard seriousness levels
as follows:
Danger is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard which will cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property
damage if the warning is ignored.
Warning is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard which can cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property
damage if the warning is ignored.
Caution is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard which will or can cause minor
personal injury or property damage if the
warning is ignored.
Notice is used to notify people of
installation, operation, or maintenance
information which is important but not
hazard-related.
D!DANGER
! WARNING
! CAUTION
NOTICE
WARNING
COMPRESSED AIR AND ELECTRICITY
ARE DANGEROUS.
BEFORE DOING ANY WORK ON THIS
UNIT, BE SURE THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
HAS BEEN CUT OFF–LOCKED & TAGGED
AND THE ENTIRE COMPRESSOR SYSTEM
HAS BEEN VENTED OF ALL PRESSURE.
1. Do not remove the covers, loosen or
remove any fittings, connections or
devices when this unit is in operation. Hot
liquid and air under pressure that are
contained within this unit can cause
severe injury or death.
2. The compressor has high and
dangerous v oltage in the motor starter and
control box. All installations must be in
accordance with recognized electrical
codes. Before working on the electrical
system, be sure to remove voltage from
the system by use of a manual-
disconnect-switch. A circuit breaker or
fuse safety switch must be provided in the
electrical supply line leading to the
compressor.
Those responsible for installation of this
equipment must provide suitable grounds,
maintenance clearance and lightning
arrestors for all electrical components as
stipulated in O.S.H.A. 1910.308 through
1910.329.
3. Do not operate the compressor at higher
discharge pressure than those specified
on the Compressor Nameplate or motor
overload will occur. This condition will
result in compressor motor shutdown.
4. Use only safety solvent for cleaning the
compressor and auxiliary equipment.
5. Install a manual shut off valve (isolation
type) in the discharge line. When a safety
valve is installed between the isolation
valve and the compressor, it must have
sufficient capacity to relieve the full
capacity of the compressor(s).
6. Whenever pressure is released through
the pressure relief valve, it is due to
excessive pressure in the system. The
cause for the excessive pressure should
be investigated immediately.
7. Before doing any mechanical work on
the compressor:
a.) Shut the unit down.
b.) Electrically isolate the compressor by
use of the manual disconnect switc h in the
power line to the unit. Lock and tag the
switch so that it cannot be operated.
c.) Vent pressure from the compressor and
isolate the unit from any other source of
air.
8. There can be adverse effects if
compressor lubricants are allowed to enter
plant air systems.
Air line separators, properly selected and
installed, will minimize any liquid carry-
over.
The use of plastic bowls on line filters
without metal guards can be hazardous.
From a safety standpoint, metal bowls
should be used on any pressurized
system. Review of your plant air line
system is recommended.
9. When a receiver is installed, it is
recommended that occupational safety
and health standards as covered in the
Federal Register, Volume 36, number 105,
part 11, paragraph 1910.169 be adhered to
in the installation and maintenance of this
receiver.
10. Before starting the compressor, its
maintenance instructions should be
thoroughly read and understood.
11. After maintenance functions are
completed, covers and guards must be
replaced.