Ingersoll-Rand 2000P owner manual Safety, General Information

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Owner’s Manual

Installation, Operation and Maintenance

Instructions for Models 2000 & 2000P

Two-Stage Reciprocating Air Compressors

IMPORTANT INFORMATION! READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. RETAIN FOR REFERENCE.

SAFETY

DEFINITIONS

a	DANGER	WILL cause DEATH, SEVERE INJURY or
		substantial property damage.
aWARNING		CAN cause DEATH, SEVERE INJURY or
		substantial property damage.
aCAUTION		WILL or CAN cause MINOR INJURY or property
		damage.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
a		INTAKE AIR. Can contain carbon monoxide or
	DANGER
		other contaminants. Will cause serious injury or
		death. Ingersoll-Rand air compressors are not
		designed, intended or approved for breathing air.
		Compressed air should not be used for breathing
		air applications unless treated in accordance with
		all applicable codes and regulations.
aWARNING		HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. Can cause serious injury
		or death. Disconnect power and bleed pressure
		from the tank before servicing. Lockout/Tagout
		machine. Compressor must be connected to
		properly grounded circuit. See grounding
		instructions in manual. Do not operate
		compressor in wet conditions. Store indoors.
		MOVING PARTS. Can cause serious injury. Do not
		operate with guards removed. Machine may start
		automatically. Disconnect power before servicing.
		Lockout/Tagout machine.
		HOT SURFACES. Can cause serious injury. Do not
		touch. Allow to cool before servicing. Do not
		touch hot compressor or tubing.
		HIGH PRESSURE AIR. Bypassing, modifying or
		removing safety/relief valves can cause serious
		injury or death. Do not bypass, modify or remove
		safety/relief valves. Do not direct air stream at
		body. Rusted tanks can cause explosion and
		severe injury or death. Drain tank daily or after
		each use. Drain valve located at bottom of tank.
aCAUTION		RISK OF BURSTING. Use only suitable air
		handling parts acceptable for pressure of not less
		than the maximum allowable working pressure of
		the machine.

GENERAL INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

This manual provides safe and reliable instructions for the installation, operation and maintenance of your Ingersoll-Rand air compressor. Carefully read this manual before attempting to operate or perform any maintenance. If you are uncertain about any of the instructions or procedures provided in this manual, contact Ingersoll-Rand. We recommend you retain this manual, and all publications provided with your air compressor, in a location which is accessible to all personnel who operate and service your compressed air equipment.

APPLICATION

Ingersoll-Rand’s standard two-stage lubricated air compressors are single-acting, air-cooled machines. Typical compressors are furnished as compact, self-contained, air receiver tank mounted units that are automatically regulated and driven by an electric motor. An air-cooled aftercooler, low oil level shutdown switch and automatic drain valve are among the optional accessories that can be furnished. Bare compressor pumps and baseplate-mounted units are also available.

These compressors may be used for a variety of compressed air application up to 250 PSIG (17.5 kg/cm²). Application of these compressors as either a primary or supplementary source of air is virtually unlimited in industrial plants, service stations and auto repair shops. Supplementary service includes such uses as furnishing air at pressure not carried in regular shop lines, air at isolated locations, and standby service for air when larger compressors are shut down.

TWO-STAGE OPERATION

The basic principle of operation is as follows: On the suction stroke of the first-stage piston(s), air at atmospheric pressure enters the cylinders through the inlet filter(s) and then the inlet valves located in the head. On the compression stroke of the first-stage piston(s), the air is compressed to an intermediate pressure and discharged through the discharge valves(s) into common manifold(s). From the manifold(s) the air passes through the intercooler tubes, where the heat of first-stage compression is removed. On the suction stroke of the second-stage piston this cooled air enters the second-stage cylinder through the inlet valve. The compression stroke of the second-stage piston compresses the air to the final discharge pressure and forces it out through the discharge valve into the receiver tank or system. If cooling of the discharge air is required, an air-cooled aftercooler should be installed between the compressor discharge and the receiver tank or system.

© Ingersoll-Rand Company	C.C.N.: 22284475
Printed in U.S.A.	Rev.	: A
	Date	: February 2005

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