Gardner Denver Reavell 5236, Operating & Maintenance Manual

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General Safety Information
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8 HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following health and safety precautions must be read in conjunction with any other manufacturers
equipment supplied.
8.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
This compressor is designed to compress only the gas(es) or gas mixes detailed in the LEADING
PARTICULARS . Operation with any other gas(es), concentrations or constituents than those
specified, may result in fire or explosion in the compressor, in the filters, or other ancillary equipment,
and could lead to sever injury, death, and significant property damage.
For the Heliox compressors sets with 3 inlets, suitable measures must be taken to ensure that the
compressor cannot operate on oxygen concentrations exceeding 21%. Example: an inlet oxygen
system integrated into the compressor control system.
Operation, maintenance, repair or modifications to the compressor and its associated equipment must
only be carried out by competent persons under
a “PERMIT TO WORK” system.
The compressor safety relates to the document EN1012-1 Compressors and vacuum Pumps - Safety
Requirements, and the UK Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000.
When handling, operating or carrying out maintenance on the station, personnel must observe safe
engineering practices and all relevant local regulations.
Gardner Denver cannot anticipate every possible circumstance which might represent a potential
hazard. The
WARNINGS in this manual are therefore not all inclusive. If the user employs an operating
procedure, an item of equipment or a method of working which is not specifically recommended by
Gardner Denver, then they must ensure that the unit will not be damaged or made unsafe and that
there is no risk to persons or property.
Read and understand all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS & MANDATORY LABELS on the compressor
before operating, carrying out maintenance or servicing.
When using cleaning solvents, provide good ventilation and use suitable protection such as a breathing
filter face mask, safety glasses, protective apron and gloves.
Safety shoes should be compulsory in all workshops. Safety helmets must be worn if there is a risk of
falling objects.
If using compressed air for cleaning purposes, ensure safety regulations are complied with and
appropriate clothing worn. Never use compressed air to clean loose dirt from clothing.
Never direct compressed gas onto your skin or at other people.
Before releasing compressed air or gas through a flexible hose, make sure the free end is held
securely so that it cannot whip and cause injury.