Health & Safety - Gardner Denver TR20 Installation Operating & Maintenance Manual

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Health & Safety
READ THE WHOLE MANUAL BEFORE COMMENCING
INSTALLATION.
Static electricity.
Ensure, that where required, the compressor and ancillaries are earthed in
accordance with BS5958 Part 1 1983; 'Control of Undesirable Static Electricity' .
Powder-air combinations are potentially explosive.
Drive line.
It is the responsibility of the installer of the equipment to ensure all rotating and
moving parts of the installation are adequately guarded to a standard which
complies with the prevailing safety legislation.
Compressor.
The compressor has internal moving parts some of which may be accessed through
the inlet and outlet apertures. Do not place any objects especially fingers into these
apertures since personal injury could result.
Installation.
A relief valve must be fitted in the outlet pipe work as close to the compressor as
possible. The valve must be positioned so as not to vent air onto any personnel since
the air discharged will be hot and can cause severe burns.
Storage/Low use
Before the machine is installed or when it will not be used for long periods:
• Store in a dry, heated building.
• Handle with care and keep the suction and delivery ports covered.
• Rotate the drive shaft each week, in the direction shown by the arrow on the cover.
Where the compressor is mounted on a vehicle and located outside, it should be
operated for at least 15 minutes each week (twice a week In damp/cool conditions)
Fire.
The compressor includes seals made of fluoroelastomer polymers which degrade if
exposed to temperatures above 300°C. If the material has been so exposed then it
must not be handled with bare hands.
Relief Valve Check
This procedure should be carried out every month to clear the valve seat and check
the valve is functional. (Ear protection is recommended)
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