Installation - Gardner Denver ELECTRA-SCREW 40 HP-EDEQH Operating And Service Manual

Electra-screw stationary base-mounted compressor
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SECTION 2
INSTALLATION
GENERAL - On receipt
of the unit, check
for any damage that
may have been
incurred
during transit.
Report any damage or missing parts as soon as possible.
A
CAUTION
DO NOT ELECTRIC WELD ON THE COMPRESSOR OR BASE; BEARINGS CANBEDAIYAGED
BY
PASSAGE OF CURRENT.
LIFTING UNIT -
Proper lifting
and/or transporting methods
must be
used to
prevent
damage.
A
CAUTION
LIFT COMPRESSOR UNIT BY BASE ONLY. DO NOTUSE OTHER PLACES SUCHAS ENCLOSURE,
HOTOR, COMPRESSOR OIL DISCHARGEMANIFOLD ANDPIPINGAS LIFTING POINTS.
A
DANGER
THE EYEBOLTS OR LVGS PROVIDEDON THE flOTORARE FOR LIFTING THE flOTORONLY AND
SHOULD NOT
BE USED
TO LIFT ANY ADDITIONAL WEIGHT.
ALL EYEBOLTS MUST BE
SECURELY TIGHTEN. WHEN LIFTING THE #lOTORTHE LIFTING ANGLE MUSTNOTEXCEED
15
DEGREES. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS NARNING HAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO EQUIPflENTOR
PERSONAL INJURY.
Lifting slots are provided in the base for towmotor use.
Unit may also be moved
into
location by rolling on bars.
LOCATION -
The
compressor
should
be
installed,
whenever
possible,
in
a
clean
well-lighted, well-ventilated
area
with
ample space
all
around
for
maintenance.
Select a location that provides
a cool, clean, dry source
of air.
In some cases
it
may be necessary to
install the air
filter at some distance
from the compressor
to
obtain proper
air supply.
A
combination oil/aftercooler
is supplied
as
standard
equipment.
Sufficient
air flow,
Figure 2-2,
for the
compressor oil/after
cooling
system and for electric motor cooling is required.
Air is drawn into the unit at
the
motor end of the enclosure is exhausted at the oil cooler.
Do not block the air
flow
to and from the unit.
Allow two (2) feet to
the nearest obstruction on the
control
box end of the unit.
Allow two (2) feet to the nearest obstruction above enclosure.
LOUVERED
WINDOW
.
F
EXHAUST FAN
=A
LOUVERED
WI NOOW
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AIR
AIR ~
IN
IN
r
1
A75119
-
Minimum Air Flow For Compression
And Cooling (Cubic Feet/Minute)
All Models (Air Cooled) ........6000 cfm
FIGURE 1-2. - TYPICAL COMPRESSOR ROOM
FIGURE 2-2,
13-8-601
Section 2
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