General instructions
A suitable installation location for the machine prevents accidents and faults.
➤ Do not position the machine under roofs or coverings. A build up of heat from the exhaust can
damage the machine.
➤ Ensure accessibility so that all work on the machine can be carried out without danger or hin‐
drance.
➤ Do not operate in areas in which specific requirements with regard to explosion protection are
in force.
For instance, the requirements of ATEX directive 94/9/EC "Equipment and Protective Systems
intended for use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres".
➤ Ensure adequate ventilation.
➤ Place the machine in such a manner that the working conditions in its environment are not im‐
paired.
➤ Comply with limit values for ambient temperature and humidity.
➤ The intake air must not contain any damaging contaminants,
Damaging contaminants are for instance:
■ Exhaust gases from combustion engines,
■ Combustible, explosive or chemically unstable gases or vapours,
■ Acid- or base-forming chemicals such as ammonia, chlorine, or hydrogen sulphide.
➤ Do not position the machine in the warm exhaust air flow from other machines.
➤ Keep suitable fire extinguishing agents ready for use.
Parking the machine:
Improper parking and use of the parked machine endangers personnel and material.
➤ To park the machine, select an even and solid surface which is capable of bearing the ma‐
chine's weight.
➤ Move the machine only with a towing vehicle.
➤ Secure the parked machine:
■ Lower the prop stand / wind down the jockey wheel.
■ Chock the wheels to prevent unwanted movement.
─ Place chocks under the wheels.
─ Pull on the parking brake.
➤ Unauthorised persons must not be present in the parking area of the machine. The parking
area must be properly secured.
➤ The machine – the chassis and the towing mechanism in particular – must not be stepped on
or used for sitting.
➤ Do not place additional loads on the machine (e.g. excavator bucket as anti-theft measure).
3.5.2.3 Commissioning, operation and maintenance
During commissioning, operation and maintenance you may be exposed to dangers resulting from,
e.g., electricity, pressure and temperature. Careless actions can cause accidents with severe ad‐
verse effects for your health.
➤ Allow maintenance work to be carried out only by authorised personnel.
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Operator Manual Screw Compressor
M114 SIGMA CONTROL SMART
No.: 901765 05 USE
