General Safety Precautions - KAESER SK 19 Service Manual

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General Safety Precautions

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These instructions must also be observed:
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Allow no open flames and flying sparks at the place of installation.
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Ensure that sparks or high temperatures cannot cause fire or explosion if welding is
carried out on or near the compressor.
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Ensure that the compressor unit can breathe clean intake air that contains no damag-
ing components.
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Do not allow the maximum ambient temperature to be exceeded (see chapter 1.6),
otherwise special measures must be agreed between the manufacturer and the cus-
tomer.
Work on power driven systems may only be carried out by trained or
specialized personnel.
Work on the electrical equipment of the refrigerated dryer may only be
carried out by a qualified electrician or trained personnel under the
supervision of a qualified electrician according to the NEC and any ap-
plicable local codes.
Prior to working on electrical systems of the compressor always per-
form the following steps in the sequence shown.
1. Lock the main disconnect in the "off" position in accordance with
applicable lock out/ tag out procedures (example: OSHA CFR 29
§ 1910.147) to ensure the compressor does not restart.
2. Ensure the package cannot be switched on again
3. Check that no voltage is present
4. Lock the isolation shut-- off valve in the "closed" position and vent
all compressed air trapped between the compressor and the isolation
shut-- off valve in accordance with applicable lock out/ tag out pro-
cedures (example: OSHA CFR 29 § 1910.147).
Unless the Service Manual states otherwise, all pressure lines must be
vented or shut off.
Any alterations or reconstruction carried out without the prior written
authorization of KAESER COMPRESSORS Inc. will invalidate the war-
ranty.
No welding, heat-- treatment or mechanical modifications may be car-
ried out on pressurised components such as. pipework, air receivers,
etc.
Safety devices may not be modified or deactivated.
Signs and labels of reference may not be removed or rendered
unreadable.
Safety
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