Ingersoll-Rand 80445364 manual Location in the Plant, Discharge Piping

22 INSTALLATION / HANDLING

KEY

1.Compressor

2.Air Receiver

3.Air Dryer

4.Compressed air filters

5.System demand points

NOTE

Items [2] to [5] are optional or may be existing items of plant. Refer to your Ingersoll Rand distributor / representative for specific recommendations.

LOCATION IN THE PLANT

The compressor can be installed on any level floor capable of supporting it. A dry, well ventilated area where the atmosphere is clean is recommended. A minimum of 1m (3ft) should be left all around machine for adequate service access and ventilation.

Adequate clearance needs to be allowed around and above the machine to permit safe access for specified maintenance tasks.

Ensure that the machine is positioned securely and on a stable foundation. Any risk of movement should be removed by suitable means, especially to avoid strain on any rigid discharge piping.

CAUTION

Screw type compressors [1] should not be installed in air systems with reciprocating compressors without means of isolation such as a common receiver tank. It is recommended that both types of compressor be piped to a common receiver using individual air lines.

CAUTION

The use of plastic bowls on line filters and other plastic air line components can be hazardous. Their safety can be affected by either synthetic coolants or the additives used in mineral oils. Ingersoll Rand recommends that only filters with metal bowls should be used on any pressurised system.

CAUTION

The Basic compressor or Total Air System Package, is not suitable for operation in temperatures liable to cause freezing as Condensate water is liable to be produced in the after cooler and receiver where fitted.

Refer to your Ingersoll Rand distributor for further information

DISCHARGE PIPING

Discharge piping should be at least as large as the discharge connection of the compressor. All piping and fittings should be suitably rated for the discharge pressure.

It is essential when installing a new compressor [1], to review the total air system. This is to ensure a safe and effective total system. One item which should be considered is liquid carryover. Installation of air dryers [3] is always good practice since properly selected and installed they can reduce any liquid carryover to zero.

It is good practice to locate an isolation valve close to the compressor and to install line filters [4].

If you have purchased a TAS model, your compressor package already includes items [1], [3] and [4].

It is a requirement for air dryers covered under Aircare that correctly sized Ingersoll Rand pre and afterfilters are installed.

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