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W 3 S E R I E S
H I G H P R E S S U R E A I R C O M P R E S S O R

©ALKIN COMPRESSORS

1.0 SAFETY

1.1 General

1.1.1 General safety information

All ALKIN air and gas compressors are designed and manufactured with equipment & components that allow safe

operation of the compressors. It is the user’s responsibility however; to safely operate and maintain the compressor, observe
the rules and instructions, as well as the local safety codes, to minimize the risk of accidents and injury. The following safety

precautions are offered only as a guideline, and it is recommended to follow them along with the locale safety codes and
regulations.

Those who have been trained to do so, and who have read and understood the contents of this manual should only operate
these compressors. Failure to do so will increase the risks of accidents and bodily injury.

Never start this compressor unless it is safe to do so. Do not operate it with known unsafe condition. Tag the compressor

and render it inoperative by disconnecting the power supply, so that others who may not know of the unsafe condition
will not attempt to operate it until the unsafe condition is corrected.
Install, use and operate this air compressor only in full compliance with all pertinent O.S.H.A. Requirements
(USA&Canada), and all relevant Federal, State and local codes and regulations.

Do not modify this compressor and do not use beyond the specified limits and speeds except with prior written approval
of ALKIN.

1.1.2 Pressure release

Have the safety valves tested periodically by certified service personell and in conformity with the specific
manufacturer’s instructions and local regulations. Do not open the oil filling plug or any other connection, tube,

hose, fitting, valve etc. when the compressor is running or when it is standing by (waiting for the pressure switch

signal to re-start). Switch off the main electrical switch, shut off the discharge valve and vent all pressurized sections before

attempting to dismantle such components.

Keep all persons away from the discharge opening of hoses, tools accessories during venting. Do not use air pressure above
2 Bars (30 Psi) for blow cleaning purposes, and without use of proper protective equipment as per OSHA Standard Section

29 CFR 1910.242 (b). Do not engage in horseplay with hoses as serious injury or death may result.

Drain daily the condensate from the air receiver, as it may accelerate the internal rusting and corrosion of the receiver.

1.1.3 Fire and Explosion

Clean up oil spills immediately, if and when it occurs. Shut off the air compressor and allow it to cool. Keep

sparks, flame and other sources of ignition away and do not allow smoking in the vicinity when checking, and
draining or adding oil. Do not permit liquids such as airline anti-icer system anti - freeze compound, or oil film or

any other combustible substance to accumulate on any external or internal surfaces of the compressor. Wipe down with
aqueous industrial cleaner or steam to clean as required. Do not use flammable solvents for cleaning purposes.

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