Foreword - Ingersoll-Rand 7/31 Operation And Maintenance Manual

The contents of this manual are considered to be proprietary and
confidential to Ingersoll–Rand and should not be reproduced without
the prior written permission of Ingersoll–Rand.
Nothing contained in this document is intended to extend any
promise, warranty or representation, expressed or implied, regarding
the Ingersoll–Rand products described herein. Any such warranties or
other terms and conditions of sale of products shall be in accordance
with the standard terms and conditions of sale for such products, which
are available upon request.
This manual contains instructions and technical data to cover all
routine operation and scheduled maintenance tasks by operation and
maintenance staff. Major overhauls are outside the scope of this
manual and should be referred to an authorised Ingersoll–Rand service
department.
The design specification of this machine has been certified as
complying with EC directives. As a result:
(a) Any machine modifications are strictly prohibited, and will invalidate
EC certification.
(b) A unique specification for USA/Canada is adopted and tailored to
the territory.
All components, accessories, pipes and connectors added to the
compressed air system should be:
. of good quality, procured from a reputable manufacturer and,
wherever possible, be of a type approved by Ingersoll–Rand.
. clearly rated for a pressure at least equal to the machine maximum
allowable working pressure.
. compatible with the compressor lubricant/coolant.
. accompanied with instructions for safe installation, operation and
maintenance.
Details of approved equipment are available from Ingersoll–Rand
Service departments.
The use of repair parts / lubricants / fluids other than those included
within the Ingersoll–Rand approved parts list may create hazardous
conditions over which Ingersoll–Rand has no control. Therefore
Ingersoll–Rand cannot be held responsible for equipment in which
non–approved repair parts are installed.
Ingersoll–Rand reserves the right to make changes and
improvements to products without notice and without incurring any
obligation to make such changes or add such improvements to
products sold previously.
The intended uses of this machine are outlined below and examples
of unapproved usage are also given, however Ingersoll–Rand cannot
anticipate every application or work situation that may arise.
IF IN DOUBT CONSULT SUPERVISION
This machine has been designed and supplied for use only in the
following specified conditions and applications:
. Compression of normal ambient air containing no known or
detectable additional gases, vapours. or particles
. Operation within the ambient temperature range specified in the
GENERAL INFORMATION section of this manual.
. Generation of electricity at 110v (1ph) with centre tap earth, 230v
(1ph), 230v (3ph) and 400v (3ph) / 230v (1ph) nominal at 50 Hertz.
(WDG)
The use of the machine in any of the situation types listed in
table 1:–
a) Is not approved by Ingersoll–Rand,
b) May impair the safety of users and other persons, and
c) May prejudice any claims made against Ingersoll–Rand.
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TABLE 1
Use of the machine to produce compressed air for:
a) direct human consumption
b) indirect human consumption, without suitable filtration and purity
checks.
Use of the machine outside the ambient temperature range
specified in the GENERAL INFORMATION SECTION of this manual.
Use of the machine where there is any actual or foreseeable risk of
hazardous levels of flammable gases or vapours.
Use of the machine fitted with non Ingersoll–Rand approved
components / lubricants / fluids.
Use of the machine with safety or control components missing or
disabled.
Use of the machine for storage or transportation of materials inside
or on the enclosure except when contained within the toolbox.
GENERATOR
Use of the generator to supply load(s) greater than those specified.
Use of unsafe or unserviceable electrical equipment connected to
the generator.
Use of electrical equipment:
(a) Having incorrect voltage and/or frequency ratings.
(b) Containing computer equipment and/or similar electronics.
The company accepts no responsibility for errors in translation of
this manual from the original English version.
 COPYRIGHT 2002
INGERSOLL–RAND COMPANY
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