Fire And Explosion; Moving Parts - Sullair ES-6 SERIES User Manual

Section 1 - SAFETY
I. Keep personnel out of line with and away from
the discharge opening of hoses or tools or
other points of compressed air discharge.
J. Use air at pressures less than 30 psig (2.1 bar)
for cleaning purposes, and then only with
effective chip guarding and personal protective
equipment per OSHA Standard 29 CFR
1910.242 (b) and/or any applicable Federal,
State, and Local codes, standards and regula-
tions.
K. DO NOT engage in horseplay with air hoses as
death or serious injury may result.

1.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION

A. Clean up spills of lubricant or other combustible
substances immediately, if such spills occur.
B. Shut off the compressor and allow it to cool.
Then keep sparks, flames and other sources of
ignition away and DO NOT permit smoking in
the vicinity when checking or adding lubricant
or when refilling air line anti-icer systems with
antifreeze compound.
C. DO NOT permit fluids, including air line anti-icer
system antifreeze compound or fluid film, to
accumulate on, under or around acoustical
material, or on any external surfaces of the air
compressor or on internal surfaces of the
enclosure. Wipe down using an aqueous
industrial cleaner or steam clean as required. If
necessary, remove acoustical material, clean
all surfaces and then replace acoustical mate-
rial. Any acoustical material with a protective
covering that has been torn or punctured
should be replaced immediately to prevent
accumulation of liquids or fluid film within the
material. DO NOT use flammable solvents for
cleaning purposes.
D. Disconnect and lock out all power at source
prior to attempting any repairs or cleaning of
the compressor or of the inside of the enclo-
sure, if any.
E. Keep electrical wiring, including all terminals
and pressure connectors in good condition.
Replace any wiring that has cracked, cut,
abraded or otherwise degraded insulation, or
terminals that are worn, discolored or cor-
roded. Keep all terminals and pressure con-
nectors clean and tight.
F. Keep grounded and/or conductive objects such
as tools away from exposed live electrical parts
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such as terminals to avoid arcing which might
serve as a source of ignition.
G. Remove any acoustical material or other mate-
rial that may be damaged by heat or that may
support combustion and is in close proximity,
prior to attempting weld repairs.
H. Keep suitable fully charged Class BC or ABC
fire extinguisher or extinguishers nearby when
servicing and operating the compressor.
I. Keep oily rags, trash, leaves, litter or other com-
bustibles out of and away from the compres-
sor.
J. DO NOT operate the compressor without proper
flow of cooling air or water or with inadequate
flow of lubricant or with degraded lubricant.
K. DO NOT attempt to operate the compressor in
any classification of hazardous environment
unless the compressor has been specially
designed and manufactured for that duty.

1.5 MOVING PARTS

A. Keep hands, arms and other parts of the body
and also clothing away from couplings, fans
and other moving parts.
B. DO NOT attempt to operate the compressor
with the fan, coupling or other guards removed.
C. Wear snug-fitting clothing and confine long hair
when working around this compressor, espe-
cially when exposed to hot or moving parts.
D. Keep access doors, if any, closed except when
making repairs or adjustments.
E. Make sure all personnel are out of and/or clear
of the compressor prior to attempting to start or
operate it.
F. Disconnect and lock out all power at source and
verify at the compressor that all circuits are de-
energized to minimize the possibility of acci-
dental start-up, or operation, prior to attempting
repairs or adjustments. This is especially
important when compressors are remotely
controlled.
G. Keep hands, feet, floors, controls and walking
surfaces clean and free of fluid, water or other
liquids to minimize the possibility of slips and
falls.
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