Nuvair Coltri MCH 36 Electric User manual

User Manual
Open Horizontal Fire MCH22-36
Rev. 12.20

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those personnel operating this equipment. Read, understand, and retain all instructions
before operating this equipment to prevent injury or equipment damage.
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retains the right to modify its contents without notice.
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as higher quality or more efficient parts and assemblies become available.
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improvements have been made that do not affect functionality or operational procedures.
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the basic operational and maintenance guidelines will still apply.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
1.0 Introduction……………………………………………………………................................
1.1 Required Operator Training………………..……………..……………………….
1.2 Important Information for the User…………..……………..……………………..
1.3 Foreword……………..…………….………………………………………………...
1.4 Assistance ……………………………….…………………………………………..
1.5 Responsibility…………………………………...…………………………………...
1.6 Purpose of the Machine…………………………………………………………….
1.7 Where the Compressor may be used………………………………….................
1.8 Running and Testing the Compressor……………………………………………
2.0 Safety Warnings……………………………………………………………………………..
3.0 Safety and Operation Precautions…………………………………………………………
4.0 General Description of the Compressor…………………………………………………..
5.0 System Components………………………………………………………………………..
6.0 Compressor Specifications ………………………………………………………………..
6.1 Unpack and Installation……………………………………………………….………
6.2 Electrical Connection ……………………………………………………..………..…..
7.0 Checks to be run at the start of each working day ………………………………………
7.1 Lubricating oil check ………………………………………………….…………….
7.2 Check the refill hoses are in good condition ……………….……………………
7.3 Storing technical documentation…………………………………………………
8.0 Gauge Panel………………………………………………………………..………………..
9.0 Overpressure Safety Valves ……………………………………………..………………..
10.0 Bottle Refill ……………………………………………………………………..…….………
11.0 Maintenance …………………………………………………………………………..……..
11.1 Forward……………………………………………………………………….………
11.2 General…………………………………………………………………………..……
11.3 Unscheduled Work………………………………………………………....………
11.4 Scheduled Maintenance Table …………………………………………….……..
11.5 Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………………
11.6 Checking and Changing the Lubricating Oil and Filter ………………………..
11.7 Checking the Oil Level……………………………………………………………..
11.8 Changing the Lubricating Oil and Filter …………………………………………
11.9 Tightening Torque Value ………………………………………………………….
11.11 Changing the Air Intake Filter ……………………………………………………
12.0 Transmission Belt ………………………………………………………………………….
12.1 Checking the Transmission Belt ………………………………………….……..
13.0 HP Compressor Filtration Active Carbon Filters / Molecular Sieve ………………….
13.1 Temperature effect on filter life ……………………………………………………
13.2 Condensate Discharge …………………………………………………………….
14.0 Power Requirements ……………………………………………………………………….
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14.1 Amperage Load for the System…………………………………………….
14.2 Rotation Check………………………………………………………………
15.0 Storage………………………………………………………………………………..
15.1 Stopping the Machine for a Brief Period………………………………….
15.2 Stopping the Machine for a Long Period………………………………….
16.0 Dismantling and Putting the Compressor Out of Service………………………...
16.1 Waste Disposal………………………………………………………………
16.2 Dismantling the Compressor……………………………………………….
17.0 Instructions for Emergency Situations…………………………………………….
17.1 Fire…………………………………………………………………………….
18.0 Maintenance Register………………………………………………………………
18.1 Customer Service……………………………………………………………
18.2 Scheduled Maintenance……………………………………………………
18.3 Using the Compressor Under Heavy Duty Conditions……………………
18.4 Nuvair Customer Care Contact……………………………………………
19.0 Spare Parts List……………………………………………………………………...
20.0 Service Record Log…………………………………………………………………
21.0 Appendix…………………………………………………………………………….
Supply and Breathing Air Specifications
Nuvair System Compressor Warranty Info
Additional Record of Changes
Notes
Separate Manuals Included:
Compressor Parts Manual
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1.0 Introduction
This manual will assist you in the proper set-up, operation and maintenance of the Nuvair Open
Electric compressor packages. Be sure to read the entire manual. Throughout this manual we will
use certain words to call your attention to conditions, practices or techniques that may directly affect
your safety. Pay particular attention to information introduced by the following signal words:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury
or death.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious
personal injury or death.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Notifies people of installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but
not hazard-related.
1.1 Required Operator Training
This manual must be read carefully and entirely
 All compressor operators / maintenance personnel must read this entire manual with
due care and attention and observe the instructions/information contained herein.
 Company owners ensure that the operator has the required training for operation of
the compressor and that he/she has read the manual.
1.2 Important Information for the User
The information/instructions for compressor use contained in this manual concern the
Nuvair compressors: Open Vertical Electric
The instruction manual must be read and used as follows:
 Read this manual carefully; treat it as an essential part of the compressor
 The instruction manual must be kept where it can readily be consulted by
compressor operators and maintenance staff
 Keep the manual for the working life of the compressor
 Make sure updates are incorporated in the manual
 Make sure the manual is given to other users or subsequent owners in the event of
resale
 Keep the manual in good condition and ensure its contents remain undamaged
 Do not remove, tear or re-write any part of the manual for any reason
 Keep the manual protected from damp and heat
 If the manual is lost or partially damaged and its contents cannot be read it is
advisable to request a copy from the manufacturer