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SECTION 1 - SAFETY
1.1 GENERAL
SULLIVAN-PALATEK designs all its compressors so they can be operated safely
despite the fact that operating a motor driven air compressor is inherently hazardous.
Responsibility for continued safe operation rests with those who install, use and maintain
the equipment. The precautions offered in this section will minimize the inherent
hazards and reduce the likelihood of accidental damage or injuries.
The operation of air compressors should be limited to personnel who have been so
trained and specifically assigned to do so, and who have read and understand this
Operator’s Manual. Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this
manual may increase the possibility of accidents or injuries.
Never start this compressor unless it is safe to do so. Do not attempt to operate the air
compressor with an unsafe condition relative to the compressor, the electrical system or
the air piping, filtering, regulating, preparation, conditioning, valving, hosing or air-using
components. Open the main disconnect switch or circuit breaker, then lock it out and
tag it to prevent anyone else from starting the compressor until the unsafe condition has
been corrected.
Operate compressors only in full compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local
codes and requirements such as OSHA, NEC, NFPA, CSA, etc.
WARNING: Do not modify this compressor without specific written approval from
the factory.
1.2 PRESSURE RELEASE
Operate manually the pressure relief valve(s) periodically to be sure there is no
blockage, obstruction, or inability to operate.
Shut machine off by using stop button on Micro Processor. Open and lock-out
disconnect switch, and vent all pressure before opening or removing any filter element,
line, tube, fitting, valve, plug, cover, connection, or any other component on the air
compressor or in the plant’s compressed air system. Remove Oil Filler Cap, (Caution:
Hot oil is present.) only when compressor has been turned off, the disconnect switch
locked open, and there is no pressure in the oil separation tank. Bleed off any residual
pressure by opening the pressure relief valve. WARNING: compressors may re-start
AUTOMATICALLY if not properly taken off the power line!
Do not use accessories such as tools, valves, filters, hoses, piping, dryers, etc. that are
rated lower than the maximum pressure or temperature rating of this compressor. Do
not exceed the accessory component manufacturer’s rated safe, continuous working
pressure or temperature.
Install appropriate velocity-limiting valves (rated by pipe size and CFM) whenever air
hose larger than ½ inch (12.5 mm) inside diameter is used anywhere in the system.
This will reduce pressure in case of hose or connection failure. Install additional velocity
limiting valves, in series, whenever 75 feet (22.8m) of hose length is exceeded. These
valves must comply with pertinent OSHA requirements.
