Safety First - Quincy QR-25 Series Instruction Manual

SECTION 1

Safety First

DANGER !
WARNING !
CAUTION !
QR-25 Series
52201-107, January 2014
At Quincy Compressor safety is not only a primary concern, but a faithfully
performed practice. Beginning with the design stage, safety is built into every
Quincy compressor. It is the inten tion of this manual to pass along the "safety
first" concept to you by providing safety precautions throughout its pages.
"DANGER !", "WARNING !", and "CAUTION !" are displayed in large
bold capital letters in the left hand column to call attention to areas of vital
concern. They represent different degrees of hazard seriousness, as stated
below. The safety precaution is spelled out in bold upper and lower case let-
ters in the right hand column.
Immediate hazards which will result in severe personal injury or
death.
Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in personal injury or
death.
Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor personal
injury, product or property damage.
Each section of this instruction manual, as well as any instruc tions supplied
by manufacturers of supporting equipment, should be read and understood
prior to starting the compressor. If there are any questions regarding any
part of the instructions, please call your local Quincy Compressor distributor,
or the Quincy Compressor factory before creating a potentially hazardous
situa tion. Life, limb, or equipment could be saved with a simple phone call.
Compressors are precision high speed mechanical equipment requiring
caution in operation to minimize hazard to property and personnel. There
are many obvious safety rules that must be ob served in the operation of this
type of equipment. Listed below are some additional safety precautions that
must be observed.
•Transfer of toxic, dangerous, flammable or explosive substances using Quincy
Compressor products is at the user's risk.
•All installation, maintenance and repair must be performed by a qualified
technician and/or electrician.
•Turn off and lockout/tagout (per OSHA regulation 1910.147) the main power
disconnect switch before attempting to work or perform any maintenance.
•Wear safety glasses and hearing protection during operation, service and
maintenance procedures.
•Do not attempt to service any part of the unit while it is operating.
•Allow ample time for the compressor to cool before performing service pro-
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SAFETY
Quincy Compressor
3501 Wismann Lane, Quincy IL - 62305-3116