Avoid Ingestion, Skin Contact And Inhalation Of Fumes; Battery; Radiator; Transport - Ingersoll-Rand 7/20 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Portable Compressor 7/20
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compressor lubricant,
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engine lubricant,
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preservative grease,
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rust preventative,
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diesel fuel,
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battery electrolyte.
6.3.2. Avoid Ingestion, Skin Contact And
Inhalation Of Fumes
Should compressor lubricant come into contact with the eyes,
then irrigate with water for at least 5 minutes.
Should compressor lubricant come into contact with the skin,
then wash it off immediately.
Consult a physician if large amounts of compressor lubricant are
ingested.
Consult a physician if compressor lubricant is inhaled.
Never give fluids or induce vomiting if the patient is unconscious
or having convulsions.
Safety data sheets for compressor and engine lubricants should
be obtained from the lubricant supplier.
Never operate the engine of this machine inside a building
without adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing exhaust fumes
when working on or near the machine.
This machine may include such materials as oil, diesel fuel,
antifreeze, brake fluid, oil/air filters and batteries which may
require proper disposal when performing maintenance and
service tasks. Contact local authorities for proper disposal of
these materials
6.4.

BATTERY

A battery contains sulphuric acid and can give off gases which
are corrosive and potentially explosive. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes and clothing. In case of contact, flush area immediately
with water.
CAUTION
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SLAVE START A FROZEN BATTERY
SINCE THIS MAY CAUSE IT TO EXPLODE.
Exercise extreme caution when using a booster battery. To jump
a battery, connect ends of one booster cable to the positive (+)
terminal of each battery. Connect one end of other cable to the
negative (---) terminal of the booster battery and the other end
to a ground connection away from a dead battery (to avoid a
spark occurring near any explosive gases that may be present).
After starting the unit, always disconnect cables in reverse order.
6.5.

RADIATOR

Hot engine coolant and steam can cause injury. Ensure that the
header tank cap is removed with due care and attention.
Do not remove the header tank pressure cap from a hot
machine. Allow the radiator to cool down before removing a
pressure cap.
6.6.

TRANSPORT

When loading or transporting machines ensure that the
specified lifting and tie down points are used.
When loading or transporting machines ensure that the towing
vehicle, its size, weight, towing hitch and electrical supply are all
suitable to provide safe and stable towing at speeds either, up
to the legal maximum for the country in which it is being towed
or, as specified for the machine model if lower than the legal
maximum.
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Ensure that the maximum trailer weight does not exceed the
maximum gross weight of the machine (by limiting the
equipment load), limited by the capacity of the running gear.
NOTE
Gross mass (on data plate) is for the basic machine and fuel
only, excluding any fitted options, tools, equipment and foreign
materials.
Before towing the machine, ensure that:
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the tyres and towing hitch are in a serviceable condition,
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the canopy is secure,
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all ancillary equipment is stored in a safe and secure
manner,
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the brakes and lights are functioning correctly and meet
necessary road traffic requirements (when fitted),
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break---away cables/safety chains are connected to the
towing vehicle.
The machine must be towed in a level attitude in order to
maintain correct handling, braking and lighting functions. This
can be achieved by correct selection and adjustment of the
vehicle towing hitch and, on variable height running gear,
adjustment of the drawbar.
When adjusting variable height running gear:
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ensure front (towing eye) section is set level,
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when raising towing eye, set rear joint first, then front joint,
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when lowering towing eye, set front joint first, then rear joint.
After setting, fully tighten each joint by hand and then tighten
further to the next pin. Refit the pin.
When parking always use the handbrake when fitted and if
necessary, suitable wheel chocks.
Make sure wheels, tyres and tow bar connectors are in the safe
operating condition and the tow bar is properly connected
before towing.
6.7. SAFETY CHAINS / CONNECTIONS
AND THEIR ADJUSTMENT
The legal requirements for the joint operation of the breakaway
cable and safety chains are as yet unidentified by 71/320/EEC
or UK regulations. Consequently we offer the following
advice/instructions.
Where brakes only are fitted:
a. Ensure that the breakaway cable is securely coupled to the
handbrake lever and also to a substantial point on the
towing vehicle.
b. Ensure that the effective cable length is as short as
possible, whilst still allowing enough slackness for the
trailer to articulate without the handbrake being applied.
Where brakes and safety chains are fitted:
a. Loop the chains onto the towing vehicle using the towing
vehicle hitch as an anchorage point, or any other point of
similar strength.
b. Ensure that the effective chain length is as short as possible
whilst still allowing normal articulation of the trailer and
effective operation of the breakaway cable.
Where safety chains only are fitted:
a. Loop the chains onto the towing vehicle using the towing
vehicle hitch as an anchorage point, or any other point of
similar strength.
b. When adjusting the safety chains there should be sufficient
free length in the chains to allow normal articulation, whilst
also being short enough to prevent the towbar from
touching the ground in the event of an accidental
separation of the towing vehicle from the trailer.
SEPTEMBER 2003