Sullair ES-8 Operator's Manual And Parts List page 7

1.1 GENERAL
Sullair Corporation and its subsidiaries design and
manufacture all of their products so they can be op-
erated 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 fol-
lowed, will minimize the possibility of accidents
throughout the useful life of this equipment.
The ES---8 Integral Compressor/Air Dryer should be
operated only by those who have been trained and
delegated to do so, and who have read and under-
stood this Operator's Manual. Failure to follow the
instructions, procedures and safety precautions in
this manual can result in accidents and injuries.
Read this manual prior to startup.
NEVER start the compressor/dryer unless it is safe
to do so. DO NOT attempt to operate the compres-
sor/dryer with a known unsafe condition. Tag the
compressor/dryer and render it inoperative by dis-
connecting and locking out all power at the source
or otherwise disabling its prime mover so others,
who may not know of the unsafe condition, will not
attempt to operate it until the condition is corrected.
Install, use and operate the compressor/dryer only
in full compliance with all pertinent regulations and
all applicable Federal, State, and Local codes, stan-
dards and regulations.
DO NOT modify the compressor/dryer and/or con-
trols in any way except with written factory approval.
While not specifically applicable to all types of dry-
ers and/or compressors with all types of prime mov-
ers, most of the precautionary statements con-
tained herein are applicable to most dryers and/or
compressors and the concepts behind these state-
ments are generally applicable to all dryers and/or
compressors.
1.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Prior to installing or operating the compressor/dry-
er, owners, employers, and users should become
familiar with, and comply with, all applicable regula-
tions and/or any applicable Federal, State and Local
codes, standards, and regulations relative to per-
sonal protective equipment, such as eye and face
protective equipment, respiratory protective equip-
ment, equipment intended to protect the extremi-
ties, protective clothing, protective shields and bar-
riers and electrical protective equipment, as well as
noise exposure administrative and/or engineering
controls and/or personal hearing protective equip-
ment.
1.3 PRESSURE
DO NOT remove caps, plugs and/ or other compo-
nents when compressor/dryer is running or pres-
surized. Stop compressor/dryer and relieve all in-
ternal pressure before doing so.
WARNING
!
A. Install an appropriate flow ---limiting valve be-
tween the service air outlet and the shut ---off
(throttle) valve, either at the compressor or at any
other point along the air line, when an air hose ex-
ceeding 1/2" (13mm) inside diameter is to be con-
nected to the shut ---off (throttle) valve, to reduce
pressure in case of hose failure, per all applicable
Federal, State and Local codes, standards and reg-
ulations.
B. When the hose is to be used to supply a manifold,
install an additional appropriate flow ---limiting valve
between the manifold and each air hose exceeding
1/2" (13mm) inside diameter that is to be connected
to the manifold to reduce pressure in case of hose
failure.
C. Provide an appropriate flow ---limiting valve at the
beginning of each additional 75 feet (23m) of hose in
runs of air hose exceeding 1/2" (13mm) inside diam-
eter to reduce pressure in case of hose failure.
D. Flow ---limiting valves are listed by pipe size and
rated CFM. Select appropriate valves accordingly,
in accordance with their manufacturer's recommen-
dations.
E. DO NOT use air tools that are rated below the
maximum rating of the compressor. Select air tools,
air hoses, pipes, valves, filters and other fittings ac-
cordingly. DO NOT exceed manufacturer's rated
safe operating pressures for these items.
F. Secure all connections by wire, chain or other
suitable retaining devices to prevent tools or hose
ends from being accidentally disconnected and ex-
pelled.
G. Open fluid filler cap only when compressor is not
running and is not pressurized. Shut down the
compressor and bleed the sump (receiver) to zero
internal pressure before removing the cap.
H. Vent all internal pressure prior to opening any air
line, fitting, hose, valve, drain plug, connection or
other components, such as filters and line oilers,
and before attempting to refill optional air line anti---
icer systems with anti---freeze compound.
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.
K. DO NOT tamper with compressor sump and unit
(if provided) relief valves. Check the relief valve as
recommended in the Compressor Maintenance
Section of this manual or at a minimum of at least
weekly to make sure it is not blocked, clogged, ob-
structed or otherwise disabled. DO NOT change
the factory setting of the relief valve.
L. If the compressor/dryer is installed in an en-
closed area, it is necessary to vent the relief valve to
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SAFETY
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