Foreword; About These Operating Instructions; Notes - Gardner Denver L Series Original User And Service Manual

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FOREWORD

Gardner Denver screw compressors are the result of many years of research and development. This
background and a high-quality standard ensure that the screw compressors we manufacture have long
service lives with higher reliability and economic operation. Naturally, we also ensure that strict
environmental protection requirements are met.
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About these Operating Instructions

These operating instructions are written for operating and maintenance personnel.
These operating instructions are part of the compressor and must be stored near the compressor such
that they are available at all the times.
These operating instructions contain all of the documentation required for safe operation and maintenance
of the compressor. These include:
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Installing and connecting the compressor Commissioning and operating the compressor
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Replacing wear parts and consumable materials, such as filters and oil
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Identifying faults and clearing system malfunctions
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Performing regular visual inspections for damage
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Cleaning, maintenance, and repair of the compressor
The dealer's or manufacturer's shop, with its qualified and experienced personnel, is responsible for all
repair work that exceeds typical maintenance and requires specialized technical knowledge.
All pressure values in these operating instructions are gage pressures (positive pressure).
Target groups
The target groups for these operating instructions are the operators, maintenance personnel, and
electrical technicians.
After training, the operator is permitted to start up and shut down the compressor and activate the
emergency-stop.
Maintenance personnel may, in conjunction with the information in these operating instructions,
maintain the compressor, repair it, start it up and shut it down and activate the emergency-stop.
Electricians may electrically install the compressor, carry out direction of rotation checks and carry out
electrical maintenance work.
Safety requirements
In addition to all the other information in these operating instructions, the general safety instructions in
the Chapter "Safety Requirements" must absolutely be read.
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Notes

General notes
The operating instructions must be read and applied by any person assigned to work with and on the
compressor.
Regardless of these operating instructions, the laws, regulations, directives, and standards in force in
the installed location and the country of use must be followed.
Training
Operator training at site is performed by authorized service technicians. These operating instructions
serve as training documents, along with the repair instructions, which are provided only in conjunction
with service training.
These measures ensure that the assigned work can be completed reliably.
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