PFT LK 402 IV User manual

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Contents
2019-01-28
Operating Manual
PFT Air Compressor LK 402 I
Safety
Overview – Operation – Spare Parts Lists
Item number of operating manual: 00 25 52 64
Item number of the machine parts list: 00 23 31 74
Read the operating manual prior to beginning any work!

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Germany
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Contents
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1 General information ..................................... 4
1.1 Information on the safety
instructions........................................... 4
1.2 Keep the manual for later use ............. 4
1.3 Symbols ............................................... 5
1.4 Limitationof liability ..............................
1.5 Copyright protection ............................ 7
1. Spare parts .......................................... 7
1.7 Customer service ................................. 7
2 Safety ............................................................ 8
2.1 Owner responsibility ............................ 8
2.2 Operating personnel ............................ 9
2.3 Proper use of the machine ................ 10
2.4 Personal protective equipment .......... 12
2.5 Special dangers ................................. 13
2. Safety devices ................................... 1
2.7 Dealing with dangerous situations
and accidents..................................... 17
2.8 Signs .................................................. 17
3 Operation .................................................... 20
3.1 Preliminary remark ............................ 20
3.2 Description ......................................... 21
3.3 Proposed scope of application .......... 21
4 General safety standards .......................... 21
4.1 What to do .......................................... 22
4.2 What to refrain from ........................... 22
4.3 Removing the packaging .................... 23
4.4 Disposal of packaging ........................ 23
5 Start-up ........................................................ 24
5.1 Set-up ................................................. 24
5.2 installation .......................................... 24
5.3 Switching on ....................................... 25
5.4 Motor protection switch ...................... 25
5.5 Setting the operating pressure ........... 2
6 Maintenance ................................................ 26
.1 Note .................................................... 2
.2 Check after 50 operating hours .......... 2
.3 Weekly inspection .............................. 27
.4 Monthly inspection or more
frequently............................................ 27
.5 Half-yearly oil change ......................... 28
. Cleaning ............................................. 28
.7 Maintenance program ........................ 28
.8 Electrical data ..................................... 29
7 Solution ....................................................... 30
8 Spare parts diagram ................................... 31
9 Index ............................................................ 33

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1 General information
1.1 Information on the safety instructions
These safety instructions give important notes and instructions on
the correct use of the equipment. Adherence to all defined safety
and handling instructions is a prerequisite for a safe working
environment.
Additionally, the on-site accident prevention regulations and general
safety guidelines for the equipment must be followed at all times.
Read the manual carefully before starting any work! It is an integral
part of the product and must be kept near the machine and
accessible to operators at all times.
Always include the operating manual when transferring the
machine to third parties.
The diagrams and illustrations shown in the manual are intended
for better understanding of tasks and descriptions. They are not
necessarily shown to the correct scale and may vary slightly from
the actual equipment used.
1.2 Keep the manual for later use
The operating manual must be available during the entire service
life of the product.

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1.3 Symbols
Warning symbols Warnings are shown by symbols in this manual. The warnings
themselves open with signal words that express the seriousness of
the danger.
Adhere to these warnings at all times to avoid accidents,
personal injury and equipment damage.
DANGER!
... Indicates an immediate dangerous situation
that will lead to death or serious injury if it is not
avoided.
WARNING!
... Indicates a potentially dangerous situation
that can lead to death or serious injury if it is
not avoided.
CAUTION!
... Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that
can lead to minor or slight injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION!
... Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that
can lead to material damage if it is not avoided.
Tips and recommendations
NOTE!
... Contains useful tips and recommendations, plus
further information on efficient and problem-free
operation.

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Special safety instructions The following symbols are used in conjunction with safety
instructions in order to illustrate certain types of danger:
DANGER!
Danger of death due to electric current!
... Indicates a potentially life-threatening situation
caused by electricity in the affected area.
Non-compliance with the safety instruction
could lead to death or serious injury.
Work on electrical systems may only be carried
out by specialist electricians.
1.4 Limitationof liability
All specifications and instructions in this manual have been
compiled according to the currently valid norms and instructions,
up-to-date technology and our many years of experience in
the branch.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damages caused under
the following conditions:
 Failure to follow the instructions
 Non-intended use
 Deployment of untrained personnel
 Unauthorised conversions
 Technical modifications
 Use of non-approved spare parts
The actual scope of delivery may vary from the explanations and
diagrams detailed here due to special models, additional order
options and technological changes.
Additionally, the obligations defined in the delivery contract,
the general terms and conditions, the delivery requirements of
the manufacturer and the valid regulations at the time of contract
conclusion all apply.

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1.5 Copyright protection
Keep the manual and its contents confidential. It is only to be
used by personnel who actively use the machine. Forwarding of
the manual to third-parties without prior written permission from
the manufacturer is not permitted.
NOTE!
The contents, texts, drawings, pictures and other
representations are protected by copyright and are
sub ect to industrial property rights. Any improper
use shall be liable to prosecution.
All forms of reproduction – both in whole and in part – plus the
utilisation or publication of the manual contents are not permitted
without prior written approval by the manufacturer. Violation of
these terms can lead to claims for compensation. We reserve all
other further rights.
1.6 Spare parts
WARNING!
Danger of injury due to incorrect spare parts!
Incorrect or defective spare parts can lead to
damage, improper functionality or complete system
breakdowns. They can also negatively affect
system safety.
Therefore:
– Only use original spare parts from the
manufacturer.
Only purchase spare parts from approved dealers.
1.7 Customer service
Our customer hotline is available in case of technical queries.
Information on the respective contact partners can be found by
telephone, fax, e-mail or on the Internet. The address of
the manufacturer can be found on page 2.
Our employees are always happy to receive new information
resulting from practical operation. This information may be used
for future product improvements.

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2 Safety
This section provides an overview of all important safety aspects.
These offer optimal levels of safety for personnel and safe and
problem-free operation.
Significant danger may result from non-compliance with the
operating steps and safety instructions detailed in this manual.
2.1 Owner responsibility
The equipment is intended for industrial use. The owner of the
equipment is therefore subject to the statutory health and safety
regulations.
Apart from the work safety instructions detailed in this manual,
all valid safety, accident prevention and environmental protection
guidelines for the equipment must be adhered to. This especially
applies to the following:
 The owner must be aware of the valid health and safety
regulations and is responsible for carrying out a hazard analysis
in order to determine additional dangers resulting from the
individual working conditions on the operating site of the device.
These additional dangers must be summarised as operational
instructions for the correct use of the equipment.
 During the entire operation time of the device, the owner is
responsible for coordinating the operating instructions with
the current operational status and for adapting them as required.
 The owner is responsible for clearly allocating and defining
the responsibilities for installation, operation, maintenance
and cleaning.
 The owner must ensure that all employees handling the
device have read and understood the operating manual.
In addition he must train the personnel at regular intervals
and inform them of the dangers associated with equipment use.
The owner is also responsible for the technical functionality
and condition of the equipment. The following rules apply here:
 The owner must ensure that the maintenance intervals detailed
in this operating manual are observed.
 The owner must have all safety devices regularly checked
for functionality and completeness.
 The owner must make the requisite safety equipment available
to personnel.

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2.2 Operating personnel
2.2.1 Requirements
WARNING!
Risk of injury due to lack of qualification!
Improper use of the equipment can lead to
serious personal injury and material damage.
– Only have certain tasks carried out by the
responsible persons detailed in the individual
chapters of this manual.
– Contact specialists in case of doubt.
The following qualifications are specified for various tasks within
this manual:
 Instructed personhas been instructed by the operator about
the tasks assigned to him and possible dangers in the event of
improper behaviour.
 skilled personnelis, due to his technical training, knowledge
and experience as well as knowledge of the relevant
regulations, in a position to carry out the work assigned to
him and to recognise possible dangers independently.
 qualified electricianis able to carry out work on electrical
systems and to recognise possible dangers independently
due to its technical training, knowledge and experience as
well as knowledge of the relevant standards and regulations.
Electricians are specially trained for the work environment in
question and are aware of the relevant standards and
instructions.
Only persons that carry out their work responsibly are permitted
to work with the system. Persons with impaired reactions
(e.g. due to drugs, alcohol or medication) are not permitted.
Observe the specific business and age regulations when selecting
personnel on-site.

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2.2.2 Unauthorised individuals
WARNING! Unauthorised individuals are put
at risk!
Unauthorised individuals who do not fulfil
the requirements here are not fully aware of
the dangers in the work area.
– Keep unauthorised persons away from
the work area.
– In case of doubt, ask the persons involved
and guide them away from the work area.
– Stop operation as long as unauthorised
individuals are found within the work area.
2.2.3 Inspection
The compressor must be inspected by a specialist once a year.
The test must be documented.
This inspection must be carried out once a year by a specialist in
accordance with BGR 183 (German Association for Health and
Safety at Work). As validation of this test, the compressor receives
a test badge. The inspection protocol is to be presented on
demand.
2.3 Proper use of the machine
The equipment has been designed and constructed only
for the intended use described below.
The compressor may only be used as a source of compressed
air, any other application is excluded.