BendPak RS7580H603, Installation And Operation Manual

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The compressor should be located in a clean, dust free,
well ventilated location.
Ambient operating temperature should be greater than 41°
F / 5° C to allow for the minimum required oil lubrication.
Compressor should be located on a solid level surface.
The Compressor location should be well ventilated and
precautions should be taken to exhaust the warm exhaust
air outside of the compressor building and or prevent the
warm exhaust air from being drawn into the air intake or
increasing the ambient temperature of the compressor
building or room.
SECTION 5
REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR PIPING
Any tube, pipe or hose connected to the unit must be able
to withstand the temperature generated and retain the pres-
sure. All pressurized components of the air system, tube,
pipe or hose must have a pressure rating higher than or
equal to 200 psi or bursting could result and injury occur.
Connect the piping system to any accumulation tank using
the same size fitting as the discharge port.
Pipe thread lubricant must be used on all male pipe threads,
and all joints are to be made up tight, since small leaks in the
piping system are the largest single cause of high operating
costs. All piping should be sloped to an accessible drain
point and all outlets should be taken off from the top of the
main distribution air line so that
moisture cannot enter the outlet.
INSTALLING A SHUT-OFF VALVE
A shut-off valve should be installed on the discharge
port of the Compressor to control the air flow and iso-
late the components for maintenance. The valve should
be located between the tank and the piping system.
When creating a permanently installed system to
distribute compressed air, find the total length of the
system and select pipe size from the chart.
Bury underground lines below the frost line and avoid
pockets where condensation can gather and freeze.
Apply air pressure to the piping installation and make sure
all joints are free from leaks BEFORE underground lines
are covered. Before putting the compressor into service,
find and repair all leaks in the piping, fittings and connec-
tions.
The diameter of the discharge pipe should be a least the
same as that of the compressor’s output pipe.
All pipe and connectors should be able to bear the
rated pressure and be rated for compressed air delivery
and comply with all local building and safety codes.
THE AIR NEEDS TO BE FREE OF TOXIC
FUMES OR GASES, INFLAMMABLE GAS OR
EXPLOSIVE GAS. DO NOT STORE TOXIC,
VOLATILE, CORROSIVE OR FLAMMABLE
AGENTS NEAR THE COMPRESSOR.
NEVER USE PLASTIC (PVC) PIPE FOR
COMPRESSED AIR. SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH COULD RESULT.
THE COMPRESSOR SHOULD NOT BE LOCATED
OUTDOORS. THE AIR INTAKE OF ANY
BUILDING OR ENCLOSED STRUCTURE MUST
BE FILTERED TO HELP ELIMINATE
THE DUST IN THE AIR.