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1 Safety
Reciprocating Compressor M Series
1.4 Safety Devices
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1.4 Safety
Devices
For safe use and protection of the compressor, make sure to attach safety devices to your compressor,
complying with the regulations and the following instructions for each devices.
Periodically perform inspection and maintenance of devices for normal/proper operation. Maintenance and
inspection must be performed as an important part for the safety of machine and personnel. Provide users of
the compressor with necessary information on the safety devices, for example, types of the safety devices,
installation position, function, and inspection method of safety related devices.
Check the safety devices after turning on the power and before operation of the
compressor. If they do not operate normally, immediately take repair or replace
safeties before starting compressor.
1.4.1 Emergency Stop Button
Overview/Function/Purpose
Used to stop the compressor immediately if an emergency occurs in the compressor.
Installation
Positions
On the control board on the compressor and in the operation control room
Stop/Restoration
Methods
Specify the stop/restoration methods of emergency stop button, and make sure to provide users of this
compressor with them.
Inspection
Method/Cycle
The emergency stop button requires test to ensure compressor is shut down when pressed, insure this is done
before testing the operation of compressor and periodically after compressor is put into service. Specify the
inspection methods/cycle of the emergency stop button, and make sure to provide users of this compressor
with them.
1.4.2 Breakers of Motor Main Power and Control Power (with
Lockout/Tagout Devices)
Overview/Function/Purpose
When working on compressor (especially during cleaning, maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting),
ensure to lockout/tagout main and control power to prevent mis-operation and hazards to workers while the
motor main power and control power are turned "OFF".
Methods of Performing and Releasing Lockout/Tagout
Make sure to clearly notify methods of performing and releasing lockout/tagout referring to the regulations
created by Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) or local governing body.