Mounting Of Compressor - Sullair 3000P User Manual

4.1 MOUNTING OF
COMPRESSOR
A suitable foundation or fabricated support must be
established to support the compressor. It should be
rigid enough to keep the compressor frame level and
maintain alignment of the compressor and motor.
Tie-down bolts of sufficient size must be used to
provide uniform contact between the foundation and
the compressor frame. Materials such as rubber or
cork can be used to provide uniform contact between
the foundation and compressor frame.
Piping loads must be eliminated through the use of
flex connectors or other systems which prevent
piping loads from being
compressor.
Special consideration should be made to meet
national and local electrical codes for the required
space around and in front of the electrical panel.
Lighting should be provided for future service
requirements.
Accessibility for fork lift trucks, overhead cranes and
maintenance vehicles should be given careful
consideration in order to provide any maintenance
that may be required. Adequate space around the
unit should be provided for access to all components
of the compressor.
Softer surfaces in walls or ceilings will absorb sound
and minimize ambient noise levels. Harder, reflective
surfaces will increase ambient noise levels.
Water-cooled compressors must have provisions for
cooling water supply and drainage available.
NOTE
Ambient temperatures above 104°F (40°C)
require that the high ambient option is
specified for the compressor.
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4.2 VENTILATION AND
COOLING
A -C C
IR OOLED
An area with adequate space must be provided for
the compressor and its components. Air-cooled
compressors require a minimum of 4 feet (1.25
meter) around the perimeter of the compressor.
The location should be free from standing water and
allow access to clean air that is free from exhaust
and paint fumes, dust, metal filings or caustic
chemicals.
Cooling air should be removed from the area in order
the
to prevent the re-introduction of heated exhaust air
back into the compressor's cooling system.
Reduced headroom above the compressor will
require that cooling air be either ducted or in some
way deflected
Inadequate ventilation will result in higher ambient
operating temperatures.
Systems that employ both a conventional
reciprocating compressor and a screw-
type axial compressor must be isolated
from each other by use of a common
receiver tank. Individual airlines from
each compressor should be piped to the
common receiver tank.
Shipping straps are painted red in order
to help identify them for removal. Be sure
to remove them prior to operation of the
drive assembly.
3000P-4500 USER MANUAL
OMPRESSORS
away from the compressor.
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