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Oilless Reciprocating Air Compressor Pumps

4. Clearance must allow for safe, effec-

tive inspection and maintenance.

5. If necessary, use metal shims or level-

ing pads to level the compressor.
Never use wood to shim the
compressor.

VENTILATION

1. If the oilless compressor is located in

a totally enclosed room, an exhaust
fan with access to outside air must be
installed.

2. Never restrict the cooling fan exhaust

air.

3. Never locate the compressor where hot

exhaust air from other heat generating
units may be pulled into the unit.

WIRING

Refer to the general safety guidelines
manual. All electrical hook-ups must be
performed by a qualified electrician.
Installations must be in accordance
with local and national electrical codes.

Use solderless terminals to connect the
electric power source.

PIPING

Refer to the general safety guidelines
manual.

1. Make sure the piping is lined up

without being strained or twisted
when assembling the piping for the
compressor.

2. Appropriate expansion loops or

bends should be installed at the com-
pressor to avoid stresses caused by
changes in hot and cold conditions.

3. Piping supports should be anchored

separately from the compressor to
reduce noise and vibration.

4. Never use any piping smaller than

the compressor connection.

5. Use flexible hose to connect the out-

let of the compressor to the piping so
that the vibration of the compressor
does not transfer to the piping. Make

sure the flexible hose is rated for
proper pressure and temperature
before installing.

SAFETY VALVES

Tank mounted compressors are shipped
from the factory with safety valves
installed in the tank manifold. The flow
capacity of the safety valve is equal to
or greater than the capacity of the
compressor.

1. The pressure setting of the safety

valve must be no higher than the
maximum working pressure of the
tank.

2. Safety valves should be placed ahead

of any possible blockage point in the
system, i.e. shutoff valve.

3. Avoid connecting the safety valve

with any tubing or piping.

4. Manually operate the safety valve

every six months to avoid sticking or
freezing.

HOURMETER

The hourmeter on the oilless compres-
sor indicates the actual number of
hours the unit has been in operation.
The hourmeter is also used to deter-
mine maintenance and service timing.

An hourmeter must be installed
with every oilless compressor

CONDENSATE DRAIN VALVE

A condensate drain valve must be
installed on any tank to allow removal
of the liquid which will collect during
compressor operation.

Drain liquid from

tank daily.

Operation

Powerex oilless single stage compres-
sors operate at a maximum pressure of
125 PSIG. Two stage compressors oper-
ate at a maximum of 145 PSIG and are
equipped for continuous run operation.
Compressor RPM’s are established by
Powerex based on horsepower and
operating pressure.

NOTICE

BEFORE START UP

1. Make sure all safety warnings, labels

and instructions have been read and
understood before continuing.

2. Remove any shipping materials,

brackets, etc.

3. Confirm that the electric power

source and ground have been firmly
connected.

4. Be sure all pressure connections are

tight.

5. Check to be certain all safety relief

valves, etc., are correctly installed.