Safety Information - Sullair DEX Series User & Service Manual

The dryer has been designed and constructed in
accordance with the generally recognized rules
pertaining to adsorption technology as well as
industrial safety and accident prevention regulations.
The equipment design, development, production,
assembly and customer service fall under the Sullair
quality control system.
The dryer is state of the art. There are, however,
hazards to the body,
accompanying this type of product if it is not operated
for the purpose which it is intended by trained and
specialized personnel.
The equipment supplied is intended exclusively for
drying compressed air. Any other use or one
exceeding this is considered unauthorized. Sullair
cannot be held liable for damages resulting from
incorrect or unauthorized use of the equipment. Any
such risk is carried solely by the end user.
Authorized use means complete compliance with all
of the conditions of operation, servicing and
maintenance prescribed by Sullair in this Instruction
and Operation Manual.
The dryer is only to be operated, serviced and
repaired by trained personnel who are familiar with
this type of equipment and understand fully its
operation and any potential dangers.
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SAFETY INFORMATION

The end user and operator must observe all National,
State, and Local industrial and safety regulations
dealing with the operation of pressure vessels under
compressed air service. Also all "end user" safety
rules for the same type of service must be adhered
to. The following points list some of the important
factors dealing with this type of equipment.
Section 2
SAFETY
equipment and life
SAFETY—REGENERATIVE DRYERS
• Never make any structural changes to the
equipment
• Use only original spare parts and accesso-
ries
• Never weld on any pressure vessel or mod-
ify it in any way
• All maintenance on "pressure parts" must
be carried out with the equipment shut-
down, depressurized and locked out. Any
in plant procedures or work permits regard-
ing pressure vessels are to be adhered to.
• Do not operate the equipment with the con-
trol panel door open, the electrical system
energized and live parts exposed.
• Disconnect the dryer from the electrical
supply when any electrical work is per-
formed. Lock out the safety disconnect and
obtain any required work permits.
The desiccants used in this equipment are not
considered hazardous. However all contact with or
disposal of the desiccant should be in accordance
with the relevant MSDS. The following lists the more
common safety measures normally observed during
filling operations.
• In the case of accidental contact of the des-
iccant with the eyes, rinse immediately with
an abundance of clean water. Refer to the
MSDS.
• Accidental spillage of desiccant on the floor
should be cleaned up avoiding the creation
of excess dust during this procedure.
• Use a contoured face mask during any fill-
ing or draining operations. Refer to the
MSDS.
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