Section 1: Safety; Safety First - Quincy Compressor QIFD 0010 Instruction Manual

SECTION 1

Safety First

DANGER !
WARNING !
CAUTION !
QIFD 0010 - QIFD 0080
52401-100, December 2000
At Quincy Compressor safety is not only a primary concern, but a faith-
fully performed practice. Beginning with the design stage, safety is built
into "The World's Finest Equipment". It is the intention of this manual
to pass along the "safety first" concept to you by providing safety precau-
tions 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 seri-
ousness, as stated below. The safety precaution is spelled out in bold
upper and lower case letters 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 per-
sonal injury, product or property damage.
Each section of this instruction manual, as well as any instructions
supplied by manufacturers of supporting equipment, should be read and
understood prior to beginning installation or operation of the dryer. If
there are any questions regarding any part of the instructions, please
call your local Quincy Compressor Distributor, or the Quincy Compres-
sor factory before creating a potentially hazardous situation. Life, limb,
or equipment could be saved with a simple phone call.
Refrigerated Air Dryers are precision equipment requiring caution
in operation to minimize hazard to property and personnel. There are
many obvious safety rules that must be observed 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.
• Turn off and lockout/tagout (per O.S.H.A regulation 1910.147) the
main power disconnect switch before attempting to work or perform any
maintenance.
• Do not attempt to service any part of the unit while it is operating
• Per O.S.H.A regulation 1910.147, relieve the system of all pressure
before attempting to service any part of the unit.
• Do not operate the unit with any of its safety guards, shields, or
screens removed.
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