Safety Instructions; Handling; Operation - Gardner Denver RDS Series Operation And Maintenance

RDS Series — 50-1000 SCFM

Safety Instructions

2.1 Handling

PANELS,ETC. ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HANDLE
THE WEIGHT OF THE DRYER. DO NOT LIFT THE
DRYER ANYWHERE EXCEPT THE DESIGNATED
PLACES. PIPING, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
ENSURE THAT ALL EQUIPMENT BEING USED TO LIFT
THE DRYER IS CAPABLE OF LIFTING THE WEIGHT OF
THE DRYER. NYLON STRAPS AND SOFT RIGGING
DEVICES SHOULD BE USED WHENEVER POSSIBLE
TO PROTECT THE COMPONENTS AND FINISH OF
THE DRYER. IF THE DRYER IS BEING
TRANSPORTED OVERHEAD
2.2 Installation
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS SECTION COULD LEAD TO EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, OR BOTH.
MANUFACTURER WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND
GUIDELINES.
Before starting or installing the dryer, be sure that
all power to the unit is off, valves are shut, and the air
circuit is at atmospheric pressure. DO NOT remove,
repair, or replace any component, control, filter, or part,
while the air circuit is energized or under pressure. Turn
off the main to the dryer and de-pressurize the unit before
starting installation or maintenance procedures.
Pressure vessels need to be protected by safety relief
valves. Refer to OSHA 1910.169 Paragraph B
subparagraph (3) and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
code, section VIII, Division 1, UG - 125 through UG - 136.
Also check government regulations, i.e.
state and local codes.
When installing this equipment, comply with National
Electric Code and any applicable federal, state, and local
codes. Make sure that all customer supplied wiring and
electrical devices are properly sized to handle the
electrical requirements of the dryer.
Figure 2.1.1 Approved Lifting and Moving Method.
MANUFACTURER WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT AS A RESULT OF
IMPROPER WIRING OR ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION. IT IS THE CUSTOMERS
RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THE
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION IS CORRECT
AND UP TO APPLICABLE CODES.
When installing the dryer, ensure that the NEMA
rating of the control box is applicable to the
installation.
Dryer is rated NEMA 1. (NEMA 4 OPTIONAL)
Read and understand the MSDS and first aid
instructions for Refrigerant 22 (R-22)

2.3 Operation

DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER ABOVE THE
STATED WORKING PRESSURE (SEE
SPECIFICATION TABLE). FAILURE, INJURY
AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
USE THIS DRYER FOR COMPRESSED
AIR ONLY.
AIR FROM THIS DRYER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR
BREATHING AIR SYSTEMS WITHOUT
FURTHER FILTRATION AND TREATMENT.
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