NOISE
Noise is a potential health hazard that must be considered. There are local and federal laws specifying
maximum acceptable noise levels that must not be exceeded. Most of the noise from a reciprocating com-
pressor originates from the air inlet point. Excessive noise can be greatly reduced by installing an intake
noise silencer.
PIPING FITUP
Care must be taken to avoid assembling the piping in a strain with the compressor. It should line up with-
out having to spring or twist into position. Adequate expansion loops or bends should be installed to pre-
vent undue stresses at the compressor resulting from the changes between hot and cold conditions. Pipe
support should be mounted independently of the compressor and anchored as necessary to limit vibration
and prevent expansion strains.
Safety valves are to protect system integrity in accor-
dance with ASME Codes and ANSI B19.3 safety stan-
dards. Failure to use safety valves of the proper capacity
and pressure will cause severe personal injury or death.
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DANGER
NOTE: Standard motors are open drip proof with a maximum ambient temperature
rating of 104 degrees F. They are not suitable for salt laden, corrosive, dirty, wet, or
explosive environments.
SAFETY VALVES Safety valves are pressure relief valves and should be sized and
purchased with a pressure setting to protect the weakest link in the system. Never
change the pressure setting, only the safety valve manufacturer is qualified to make
a change. Safety valves are to be place ahead of any potential blockage point which
included but is not limited to, shutoff valves, heat exchangers, pulsation dampen-
ers, and discharge silencers.
Failure to properly size, set and install pressure relief valves can be fatal.
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