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6 The machinery and equipment shall be kept clean, i.e.
as free as possible from oil, dust or other deposits.
7 To prevent an increase in working temperature, inspect
and clean heat transfer surfaces (cooler fins,
intercoolers, water jackets, etc.) regularly. See the
Preventive maintenance schedule.
8 All regulating and safety devices shall be maintained
with due care to ensure that they function properly.
They may not be put out of action.
9 Care shall be taken to avoid damage to safety valves
and other pressure-relief devices, especially to avoid
plugging by paint, oil coke or dirt accumulation, which
could interfere with the functioning of the device.
10 Pressure and temperature gauges shall be checked
regularly with regard to their accuracy. They shall be
replaced whenever outside acceptable tolerances.
11 Safety devices shall be tested as described in the
maintenance schedule of the instruction manual to
determine that they are in good operating condition.
See the Preventive maintenance schedule.
12 Mind the markings and information labels on the unit.
13 In the event the safety labels are damaged or destroyed,
they must be replaced to ensure operator safety.
14 Keep the work area neat. Lack of order will increase
the risk of accidents.
15 When working on the unit, wear safety clothing.
Depending on the kind of activities these are: safety
glasses, ear protection, safety helmet (including visor),
safety gloves, protective clothing, safety shoes. Do not
wear the hair long and loose (protect long hair with a
hairnet), or wear loose clothing or jewellery.
16 Take precautions against fire. Handle fuel, oil and anti-
freeze with care because they are inflammable
substances. Do not smoke or approach with naked
flame when handling such substances. Keep a fire-
extinguisher in the vicinity.
SAFETY DURING TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION
When towing, lifting or transporting the compressor in
any way, the battery switch must always be in the "OFF"
position!
To lift a unit, all loose or pivoting parts, e.g. doors and
towbar, shall first be securely fastened.
Do not attach cables, chains or ropes directly to the lifting
eye; apply a crane hook or lifting shackle meeting local
safety regulations. Never allow sharp bends in lifting
cables, chains or ropes.
Helicopter lifting is not allowed.
It is strictly forbidden to dwell or stay in the risk zone
under a lifted load. Never lift the unit over people or
residential areas. Lifting acceleration and retardation
shall be kept within safe limits.
1 Before towing the unit:
- ascertain that the pressure vessel(s) is (are)
depressurized,
- check the towbar, the brake system and the towing
eye. Also check the coupling of the towing vehicle,
- check the towing and brake capability of the towing
vehicle,
- check that the towbar, jockey wheel or stand leg is
safely locked in the raised position,
- ascertain that the towing eye can swivel freely on the
hook,
- check that the wheels are secure and that the tyres are
in good condition and inflated correctly,
- connect the signalisation cable and check all lights
- attach the safety break-away cable or safety chain to
the towing vehicle,
- remove wheel chocks, if applied, and disengage the
parking brake.
2 To tow a unit use a towing vehicle of ample capacity.
Refer to the documentation of the towing vehicle.
3 Never exceed the maximum towing speed of the unit
(mind the local regulations).
4 Place the unit on level ground and apply the parking
brake before disconnecting the unit from the towing
vehicle. Unclip the safety break-away cable or safety
chain. If the unit has no parking brake or jockey wheel,
immobilize the unit by placing chocks in front of and/
or behind the wheels. When the towbar can be
positioned vertically, the locking device must be
applied and kept in good order.
5 To lift heavy parts, a hoist of ample capacity, tested and
approved according to local safety regulations, shall be
used.
6 Lifting hooks, eyes, shackles, etc., shall never be bent
and shall only have stress in line with their design load
axis. The capacity of a lifting device diminishes when
the lifting force is applied at an angle to its load axis.
7 For maximum safety and efficiency of the lifting
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apparatus all lifting members shall be applied as near to
perpendicular as possible. If required, a lifting beam
shall be applied between hoist and load.
8 Never leave a load hanging on a hoist.
9 A hoist has to be installed in such a way that the object
will be lifted perpendicular. If that is not possible, the
necessary precautions must be taken to prevent load-
swinging, e.g. by using two hoists, each at
approximately the same angle not exceeding 30° from
the vertical.
10 Locate the unit away from walls. Take all precautions
to ensure that hot air exhausted from the engine and
driven
machine
cooling
systems
recirculated. If such hot air is taken in by the engine or
driven machine cooling fan, this may cause
overheating of the unit; if taken in for combustion, the
engine power will be reduced.
11 Before moving the compressor, switch it off.
12 If the warning light on the ABS module or in the
vehicle lights up, please contact Atlas copco.
Safety during use and operation
1 When the unit has to operate in a fire-hazardous
environment, each engine exhaust has to be provided
with a spark arrestor to trap incendiary sparks.
2 The exhaust contains carbon monoxide which is a
lethal gas. When the unit is used in a confined space,
conduct the engine exhaust to the outside atmosphere
by a pipe of sufficient diameter; do this in such a way
that no extra back pressure is created for the engine. If
necessary, install an extractor. Observe any existing
local regulations. Make sure that the unit has sufficient
air intake for operation. If necessary, install extra air
intake ducts.
3 When operating in a dust-laden atmosphere, place the
unit so that dust is not carried towards it by the wind.
Operation in clean surroundings considerably extends
the intervals for cleaning the air intake filters and the
cores of the coolers.
4 Close the compressor air outlet valve before
connecting or disconnecting a hose. Ascertain that a
hose is fully depressurized before disconnecting it.
Before blowing compressed air through a hose or air
line, ensure that the open end is held securely, so that it
cannot whip and cause injury.
5 The air line end connected to the outlet valve must be
safeguarded with a safety cable, attached next to the
cannot
be
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