5 Installation and Operating Conditions
5.1 Ensuring safety
The conditions in which the machine is installed and operated effect the safety of personnel and
surroundings.
Warning instructions are located before a potentially dangerous task.
Disregard of warning instructions can cause serious injuries!
Complying with safety warnings
Disregard of safety warnings can cause unforeseeable dangers!
➤ Strictly forbid fire, open flame and smoking.
➤ If welding is carried out on or near the machine, take adequate measures to prevent sparks or
heat from igniting fuel or oil vapors or parts of the machine.
➤ Do not store any flammable materials in the vicinity of the machine.
➤ The machine is not explosion-proof!
Do not operate in areas in which specific requirements with regard to explosion protection are
applied.
➤ Keep suitable fire extinguishing agents on hand and ready for use.
➤ Ensure that required ambient conditions are maintained.
Required ambient conditions may be:
■ A specific ambient temperature range
■ Air composition at the installation site:
─ clean with no damaging contaminants (e.g., dust, fibers, fine sand)
─ free of explosive or chemically-unstable gases or vapors
─ free of acid/alkaline forming substances, particularly ammonia, chlorine or hydrogen sulfide.
5.2 Installation conditions
Fire hazard from build-up of heat and hot exhaust system!
Insufficient clearance above the machine may well cause heat build-up that could damage
the machine.
➤ Do not position the machine directly under a low roof or covering.
➤ Always ensure sufficient ventilation space around the machine.
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Installation and Operating Conditions
5.1
Ensuring safety
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Operator Manual Portable Rotary Screw Compressor
MOBILAIR M58utility SIGMA CONTROL SMART
No.: 901779 08 USE
