Instruction Manual
W32- Series Medium-Vertical Compressors
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I – 1. Foreword
Your new ALKIN air compressor will provide you with
the solid and reliable performance that you should
expect from a heavy-duty industrial air compressor.
Please read this manual carefully before you operate
your compressor. This will enable you to start-up your
compressor in the proper manner, as well as maintain
it using the simple instructions in the maintenance
section of this manual. This way your air compressor
will always be in top operating condition, giving you
years long trouble free service.
ALKIN air compressors are well known with their
faultless design and unique features combined with the
best materials and workmanship. Some of the most
important features are centrifugal unloading regulators,
overhung crankshaft design, solid end connecting rods,
high efficiency valves, which all add to the superior and
lasting performance of the ALKIN compressors.
Your compressor is backed up with worldwide sales
and service organization, ready to accommodate your
everyday needs for parts & service.
For any questions, please feel free to call our Menderes
plant, in Izmir - Turkey.
Here are the contact details :
Address : ALKIN – Menderes 35470 Izmir – Turkey
Phone : +90 – 232 – 782 22 90 (10 lines) Fax : +90 – 232 – 782 22 89 e mail : [email protected]
I – 2. Introduction
This manual is consists of three main sections.
1.
Section I - General Information & Rules
In this section general rules for location
selection, installation, operation, maintainte-
nance and trouble shooting, warranty terms
are taking place. These are general rules that
need to be observed in all air and gas
applications.
2.
Section II- Specific Data & Instructions
In this section, the specific data of the
equipment supplied –if any- are indicated.
3.
Section III – Drawings & Spare parts
In this Section, the specific parts lists of the
equipment supplied takes place.
I – 3. Safety
1. GENERAL
All ALKIN air and gas compressors are designed and
manufactured with equipment & components that
allow safe operation of the compressors. It is the
user’s responsibility however, to safely operate and
maintain the compressor, observe the rules and
instructions, as well as the local safety codes, to
minimize the risk of accidents and injury. The
following safety precautions are offered only as a
guideline, and it is recommended to follow them along
with the locale safety codes and regulations.
This compressors should only be operated by
those who have been trained to do so, and who
have read and understood the contents of this
manual. Failure to do so will increase the risks of
accidents and bodily injury.
Never start this compressor unless it is safe to do so.
Do not operate it with known unsafe condition. Tag
the compressor and render it inoperative by
disconnecting the power supply, so that others who
may not know of the unsafe condition will not attempt
to operate it until the unsafe condition is corrected.
Install, use and operate this air compressor only in full
compliance with all pertinent O.S.H.A. Requirements
(USA & Canada), and all relevant Federal, State and
local codes and regulations.
Do not modify this compressor and do not use beyond
the specified limits and speeds except with prior
written approval of ALKIN.
2. Pressure Release (air compressors only)
Have the safety valves tested periodically by certified
service personell and in conformity with the specific
manufacturer’s instructions and local regulations. Do
not open the oil filling plug or any other connection,
tube, hose, fitting, valve etc. when the compressor is
running or when it is standing by (waiting for the
