CompAir EO40/0001, User Manual

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V100-VL400 User Manual – Safety Procedures

Use only lubricating oils and greases approved by

CompAir. Make sure that the selected lubricants

comply with all relevant safety regulations,

especially with regard to the risk of explosion or fire

and the possibility of decomposition or the

generation of hazardous gases.

Always clean up oil spills from the surrounding floor

and outside of the compressor unit before and after

maintenance work.

Make sure that all instructions concerning operation

and maintenance are strictly followed and that the

complete unit, with all accessories and safety

devices, is kept in good running order .

The accuracy of pressure and temperature gauges

and switching thermometers must be regularly

checked. They must be renewed when acceptable

tolerances are exceeded.

Protection devices must be tested as described in

the 'Maintenance' section of this manual.

Keep the compressor unit clean at all times. Protect

components and exposed openings by covering with

clean cloth or tape during maintenance and repair

work.

Protect the motor, air intake, electrical and

regulation components against the entry of

moisture, e.g. when steam cleaning.

Precautions must be taken when carrying out

welding or any repair operation which generates

heat, flames or sparks. The adjacent components

must always be screened with non-flammable

material and if the operation is to be carried out near

any part of the oil system, or close to a component

which may contain oil, the system must first be

thoroughly purged, preferably by steam cleaning.

Never use a light source with an open flame to

inspect any part of the unit.

In no circumstances must any welding work or other

modification be carried out on the reclaimer or any

other pressure vessel.

Before dismantling of any part of the compressor

unit ensure that all heavy movable parts are

secured.

After completion of repair or maintenance work

ensure that no tools, loose items or rags are left on

or inside any part of the machine.

Check the direction of rotation of the motor when

starting up the compressor initially and after any

work on the electrical connections or switch gear.

Do not 

use any flammable liquid to clean valves,

filter elements, cooler air passages, air pipes or any

component carrying a flow of air during normal

operation. If chlorinated hydrocarbon nonflammable

fluids are used for cleaning, safety precautions must

be taken against any toxic vapours which may be

released.

Do not use carbon tetrachloride.

Precautions must be taken when using acids,

alkalis and chemical detergents for cleaning

machine parts and components. These materials

cause irritation and are corrosive to the skin, eyes,

nose and throat. Avoid splashes and wear suitable

protective clothing and goggles. Do not breathe

mists. Ensure that water and soap are readily

available.

When disposing of condensate, old oil, used filter

elements and other parts and waste material of any

kind make sure that there is no pollution of any

drain or natural water-course and that no burning of

waste takes place which could cause pollution of

the air. Protect the environment by using only

approved methods of disposal.

7.

PRECAUTIONS IN THE EVENT OF FIRE

Use extreme caution when handling

components that have been subjected to fire or

very high temperatures. 

Some components may

contain fluoroelastomer materials which decompose

under these conditions to form highly corrosive

residues. Skin contact can cause painful and

penetrating burns resulting in permanent skin and

tissue damage.