Lifting; Entrapment - Sullair ES-6 SERIES User Manual

Section 1 - SAFETY
C. Attempt repairs in clean, dry and well lighted
and ventilated areas only.
D. DO NOT leave the compressor unattended with
open electrical enclosures. If necessary to do
so, then disconnect, lock out and tag all power
at source so others will not inadvertently
restore power.
E. Disconnect, lock out, and tag all power at source
prior to attempting repairs or adjustments to
rotating machinery and prior to handling any
ungrounded conductors.

1.9 LIFTING

A. If the compressor is provided with a lifting bail,
then lift by the bail provided. If no bail is pro-
vided, then lift by sling. Compressors to be air-
lifted by helicopter must not be supported by
the lifting bail but by slings instead. In any
event, lift and/or handle only in full compliance
with OSHA standards 29 CFR 1910 subpart N
and/or any applicable Federal, State, and
Local codes, standards and regulations.
B. Inspect points of attachment for cracked welds
and for cracked, bent, corroded or otherwise
degraded members and for loose bolts or nuts
prior to lifting.
C. Make sure entire lifting, rigging and supporting
structure has been inspected, is in good condi-
tion and has a rated capacity of at least the
weight of the compressor. If you are unsure of
the weight, then weigh compressor before lift-
ing.
D. Make sure lifting hook has a functional safety
latch or equivalent, and is fully engaged and
latched on the bail or slings.
E. Use guide ropes or equivalent to prevent twist-
ing or swinging of the compressor once it has
been lifted clear of the ground.
F. DO NOT attempt to lift in high winds.
G. Keep all personnel out from under and away
from the compressor whenever it is sus-
pended.
H. Lift compressor no higher than necessary.
I. Keep lift operator in constant attendance when-
ever compressor is suspended.
J. Set compressor down only on a level surface
capable of safely supporting at least its weight
and its loading unit.
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K. When moving the compressor by forklift truck,
utilize fork pockets if provided. Otherwise, uti-
lize pallet if provided. If neither fork pockets or
pallet are provided, then make sure compres-
sor is secure and well balanced on forks before
attempting to raise or transport it any signifi-
cant distance.
L. Make sure forklift truck forks are fully engaged
and tipped back prior to lifting or transporting
the compressor.
M. Forklift no higher than necessary to clear obsta-
cles at floor level and transport and corner at
minimum practical speeds.
N. Make sure pallet-mounted compressors are
firmly bolted or otherwise secured to the pallet
prior to attempting to forklift or transport them.
NEVER attempt to forklift a compressor that is
not secured to its pallet, as uneven floors or
sudden stops may cause the compressor to
tumble off, possibly causing serious injury or
property damage in the process.

1.10 ENTRAPMENT

A. If the compressor enclosure, if any, is large
enough to hold a man and if it is necessary to
enter it to perform service adjustments, inform
other personnel before doing so, or else
secure and tag the access door in the open
position to avoid the possibility of others clos-
ing and possibly latching the door with person-
nel inside.
B. Make sure all personnel are out of compressor
before closing and latching enclosure doors.
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