Safety During Transport And Installation - Atlas Copco XAHS 37 DD Instruction Manual

16 Take precautions against fire. Handle fuel, oil and anti-freeze with care
because they are inflammable substances. Do not smoke or approach
with naked flame when handling such substances. Keep a fire-
extinguisher in the vicinity.
17a Portable compressors with generator (with earthing pin):
Earth the generator as well as the load properly.
17b Portable compressors with generator IT:
Note: This generator is built to supply a sheer alternating current IT
network.
Earth the load properly.
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AFETY DURING TRANSPORT AND
INSTALLATION
To lift a unit, all loose or pivoting parts, e.g. doors and towbar, shall first be
securely fastened.
Do not attach cables, chains or ropes directly to the lifting eye; apply a crane
hook or lifting shackle meeting local safety regulations. Never allow sharp
bends in lifting cables, chains or ropes.
Helicopter lifting is not allowed.
It is strictly forbidden to dwell or stay in the risk zone under a lifted load.
Never lift the unit over people or residential areas. Lifting acceleration and
retardation shall be kept within safe limits.
1 Before towing the unit:
- ascertain that the pressure vessel(s) is (are) depressurized,
- check the towbar, the brake system and the towing eye. Also check
the coupling of the towing vehicle,
- check the towing and brake capability of the towing vehicle,
- check that the towbar, jockey wheel or stand leg is safely locked in
the raised position,
- ascertain that the towing eye can swivel freely on the hook,
- check that the wheels are secure and that the tyres are in good
condition and inflated correctly,
- connect the signalisation cable, check all lights and connect the
pneumatic brake couplers,
- attach the safety break-away cable or safety chain to the towing
vehicle,
- remove wheel chocks, if applied, and disengage the parking brake.
2 To tow a unit use a towing vehicle of ample capacity. Refer to the
documentation of the towing vehicle.
3 If the unit is to be backed up by the towing vehicle, disengage the
overrun brake mechanism (if it is not an automatic mechanism).
4 Never exceed the maximum towing speed of the unit (mind the local
regulations).
5 Place the unit on level ground and apply the parking brake before
disconnecting the unit from the towing vehicle. Unclip the safety break-
away cable or safety chain. If the unit has no parking brake or jockey
wheel, immobilize the unit by placing chocks in front of and/or behind
the wheels. When the towbar can be positioned vertically, the locking
device must be applied and kept in good order.
6 To lift heavy parts, a hoist of ample capacity, tested and approved
according to local safety regulations, shall be used.
7 Lifting hooks, eyes, shackles, etc., shall never be bent and shall only
have stress in line with their design load axis. The capacity of a lifting
device diminishes when the lifting force is applied at an angle to its load
axis.
8 For maximum safety and efficiency of the lifting apparatus all lifting
members shall be applied as near to perpendicular as possible. If
required, a lifting beam shall be applied between hoist and load.
9 Never leave a load hanging on a hoist.
10 A hoist has to be installed in such a way that the object will be lifted
perpendicular. If that is not possible, the necessary precautions must be
taken to prevent load-swinging, e.g. by using two hoists, each at
approximately the same angle not exceeding 30° from the vertical.
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11 Locate the unit away from walls. Take all precautions to ensure that hot
air exhausted from the engine and driven machine cooling systems
cannot be recirculated. If such hot air is taken in by the engine or driven
machine cooling fan, this may cause overheating of the unit; if taken in
for combustion, the engine power will be reduced.
12 The electrical connections shall correspond to local codes. The
machines shall be earthed and protected against short circuits by fuses or
circuit breakers.
13 Never connect the generator outlets to an installation which is also
connected to a public mains.
14 Before connecting a load, switch off the corresponding circuit breaker,
and check whether frequency, voltage, current and power factor comply
with the ratings of the generator.
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