Safety Precautions - Champion A Series Operating And Service Manual

Compressor/vacuum pump

Hide thumbs

Table Of Contents

Table of Contents

Safety is everybody's business and is based on your use of good common sense. All situations or circumstances

cannot always be predicted and covered by established rules. Therefore, use your past experience, watch out for

safety hazards and be cautious.

Failure to observe these notices could result in injury to or death of personnel.

Do not operate unit if safety devices are not operating properly. Check period-

ically. Never bypass safety devices.

Keep fingers and clothing away from revolving fan, belts and sheaves.

D Do not use the air discharge from this unit for breathing - - not suitable for

human consumption.

D Do not loosen or remove the oil filler plug, drain plugs, covers, or break any

connections, etc., in the compressor air or oil system until the unit is shut

down and the air pressure has been relieved.

D Electrical shock will result in injury or death to personnel. Open main discon-

nect switch before working on the control.

D Compressor unit must be grounded in accordance with the National Electrical

Code.

D Disconnect the compressor unit from its power source, tag and lockout

before working on the unit - - this machine is automatically controlled and may

start at any time.

Do not modify unit without written permission from Manufacturer's Engineer-

ing Department.

Failure to observe these notices could result in damage to equipment.

Stop the unit if any repairs or adjustments on or around the compressor are

required.

D An Excess Flow Valve should be on all compressed air supply hoses

exceeding 1/2 inch inside diameter. (OSHA Regulation, Section 1926.302)

D Do not exceed the rated maximum pressure values shown on the nameplate.

D Bearings can be damaged by passage of current. Do not electric weld on the

compressor or base.

Inspect all pipe and tube connections for looseness or leakage on at least

an annual basis.