General Safety Information; Receiving, Storing, Moving, Unpacking - Gardner Denver RHC Series Instruction Manual

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1. PRESSURIZED DEVICES:
This equipment is a pressure containing device
• Do not exceed maximum operating pressure as shown on equipment serial number tag.
• Make sure equipment is depressurized before working on or disassembling it for servicing.
• A pressure relief device must be added to this equipment.
2. ELECTRICAL:
This equipment requires electricity to operate.
• Install equipment in compliance with national and local electrical codes.
• Equipment supplied as standard is not intended for installation in hazardous environments.
• Disconnect power supply to equipment when performing any electrical service work.
3. BREATHING AIR:
• Air treated by this equipment may not be suitable for breathing without further purification.
• Refer to OSHA standard 1910.134 for the requirements of breathing quality air.
A. RECEIVING
This shipment has been thoroughly checked, packed and inspected before leaving our plant.
It was received in good condition by the carrier and was so acknowledged.
Upon receipt:
1.
Check for visible Loss or Damage
If this shipment shows evidence of loss or damage at the time of delivery to you, insist that a notation of
this loss or damage be made on the delivery receipt by the carrier's agent.
2.
Check for Concealed Loss or Damage
When a shipment has been delivered to you in apparent good order, but concealed damage is found upon
unpacking, notify the carrier immediately and insist on his agent inspecting the shipment. Fifteen days from
receipt of shipment is normally the maximum time limit for requesting such inspection. Reporting damages
to the freight forwarder is the responsibility of the consignee.
B. STORING/SHUT DOWN
CAUTION: Dryer should not be stored outside (either crated or uncrated) or exposed to the weather. Damage to
electrical and control components may result.
IMPORTANT - WATER-COOLED UNITS
If unit is shut down in below freezing temperatures, the water-cooled condenser may freeze and cause perma-
nent damage. Condenser must be drained using drain cocks located on the condenser when unit is shut down.
IMPORTANT - Do not store dryer in temperatures above 130°F, 54.4°C.
C. MOVING
Dryer is shipped on wooden pads to accommodate a fork lift truck. Move the dryer with a fork lift or rollers so as
to support it by the bottom of the frame or lift using lifting rings on frame.
CAUTION: Never lift dryer by attaching hooks or slings to the air inlet and outlet connections or to any part within
the dryer frame except lifting holes. Severe structural damage could result.
D. UNPACKING
Packaging material should be left in place until unit is in position.
CAUTION: Care should be taken during unpacking so that sharp objects do not come in contact with refrigera-
tion lines, condenser tubing, etc., as a refrigeration leak could result.
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

RECEIVING, STORING, MOVING, AND UNPACKING

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