General - Sullair 1600H User Manual

NOTE
OPERATOR IS REQUIRED TO READ
ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
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GENERAL

Sullair designs and manufactures all of its products
so they can be operated safely. However, the
responsibility for safe operation rests with those who
use and maintain these products. The following
safety precautions are offered as a guide which, if
conscientiously followed, will minimize the possibility
of accidents throughout the useful life of this
equipment. Read the CIMA Safety Manual prior to
compressor operation and towing, if applicable
in your area.
The air compressor should be operated only by those
who have been trained and delegated to do so, and
who have read and understood this Operator's
Manual. Failure to follow the instructions, procedures
and safety precautions in this manual can result in
accidents and injuries.
NEVER start the air compressor unless it is safe to
do so. DO NOT attempt to operate the air
compressor with a known unsafe condition. Tag the
air compressor and render it inoperative by
disconnecting and locking out all power at source or
otherwise disabling its prime mover so others who
may not know of the unsafe condition cannot attempt
to operate it until the condition is corrected.
Use and operate the air compressor only in full
compliance with all pertinent OSHA requirements
and/or all pertinent Federal, State and Local codes or
requirements.
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While not towed in the usual sense of the word, many of these instructions are directly applicable to skid-mounted portable air
compressors as well.
Section 1
SAFETY
DO NOT modify the compressor except with written
factory approval.
Each day, walk around the air compressor and
inspect for leaks, loose or missing parts, damaged
parts or parts out of adjustment. Perform all
recommended daily maintenance.
Inspect for torn, frayed, blistered or otherwise
deteriorated and degraded hoses. Replace as
required.
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P
REPARING TO
Do NOT tow the compressor should its
weight exceed the rated limit of the tow
vehicle, as the vehicle may not brake safely
with excess weight. See rated limit in tow
vehicle Operator's Manual, and review its
instructions and other requirements for
safe towing.
A. Prior to hitching the air compressor to the tow
vehicle, inspect all attachment parts and equip-
ment, checking for (I) signs of excessive wear or
corrosion, (II) parts that are cracked, bent,
dented or otherwise deformed or degraded, and
(III) loose nuts, bolts or other fasteners. Should
any such condition be present, DO NOT TOW
until the problem is corrected.
B. Back the tow vehicle to the compressor and posi-
tion it in preparation for coupling the compressor.
C. If the compressor is provided with a drawbar
latched in the vertical upright position, carefully
unlatch drawbar and lower it to engage the cou-
pling device. If not, raise drawbar with the jack to
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TOWING
T
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WARNING
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