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Location
Locate the compressor in an indoor area that is clean, dry, well lighted,
and well ventilated, with sufficient space for safe and proper inspection
and maintenance. Ambient temperatures should not exceed 104 degrees.
For fall below 30 degrees unless an electric motor rated for a higher
temperature is used. Inspection and maintenance checks are required
daily, therefore, ample space is required around the compressor.
The compressor must not be installed closer than fifteen inches from a
wall or from another compressor to allow ample circulation or air across
the compressor cylinders and head, and through the coolers if they are
part of the system. Additional safety can be achieved by locating the
pulley guard next to the wall.
Mounting
We recommend the use of rubber pads or isolators between the tank
legs and the floor. If a shim is required to level the unit, place it between
the pad and floor. If you bolt the unit to the floor, use the bolts as
guide pins and do not tighten the bolts. The rubber pads are used to
absorb machine vibration and cannot
work effectively if bolted tightly.
Induction System
Do not locate the compressor where it could ingest or ignite toxic,
explosive or corrosive vapors, ambient air temperatures exceeding 104
degrees F, water or extremely dirty air. Ingestion of any of the above noted
atmospheres by the compressor could jeopardize the performance of the
equipment and all personnel exposed to the total compressed air system.
Depending on the size of the compressor and the size and construction
of the compressor room it may be necessary to locate the air pickup point
outside the room. Destructive pulsations can be induced by reciprocating
compressors that will damage walls and break windows. Pulsation can
be minimized by adding a pulsation dampener on the inlet side of the
compressor.
CAUTION
Under no circumstances should a compressor be placed in an area that may be
exposed to a toxic, volatile or corrosive atmosphere nor should toxic, volatile or
corrosive agents be stored near the compressor.
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