Ingersoll-Rand HP825WCU, Operating, Maintenance And Parts Manual

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Book 35393560 (12/02)
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TOWING
Tandem Axle Units
These units are designed to be highway towable. Do
NOT exceed 65 mph towing speed.
WARNING
Excessive towing speed can cause serious injury or
death. Do NOT exceed 65 mph.
Steerable Axle Units
These units are not designed to be highway towable.
Do NOT tow on highway. Do NOT exceed 20 mph
towing speed.
WARNING
Excessive towing speed can cause serious injury or
death. Do NOT exceed 20 mph.
Note: Use a tow vehicle whose towing capacity is
greater than the gross weight of this machine.
CAUTION
Whenever the machine is stopped, air will flow
back into the compressor system from devices or
systems downstream of the machine unless the
service valve is closed. Install a check valve at the
machine service valve to prevent reverse flow in
the event of an unexpected shutdown when the
service valve is open.
WARNING
Unrestricted air flow from a hose will result in a
whipping motion of the hose which can cause
serious injury or death. A safety device must be
attached to the hose at the source of supply to
reduce pressure in case of hose failure or other
sudden pressure release. Reference: OSHA
regulation 29 CFR Section 1926.302 (b).
BEFORE STARTING --
All checks should be made while unit is level.
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Open service valve (s) to ensure pressure is relieved
in receiver--separator system.
S
Close valve (s) in order to build up full air pressure
and ensure proper oil circulation.
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Check battery for proper connections and condition.
COMBUSTIBLE GAS CAN CAUSE SEVERE
BURNS, BLINDNESS OR DEATH. KEEP SPARKS
AND OPEN FLAME AWAY FROM BATTERY.
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Check the compressor and engine lubricating oil
levels.
The oil level should be checked before the unit is
started. Always check the oil level while the unit is
level, the engine off, and there is zero pressure in the
separator tank. The optimum oil level is with the
pointer at the top of the green section on the level
gage. Add oil if the pointer reaches the bottom of the
green section.
Note: The oil level gage will not read properly while the
engine is running.
If necessary, Refer to Lubrication Section for recom-
mended lubricant.
WARNING
Hot pressurized fluid can cause serious burns.
Do not open radiator while hot.
Check engine coolant level by removing the radiator
top cap and looking for coolant in the filler neck of the
radiator. Add coolant as required. Insure that radiator
cap is installed properly and tightened.
NOTICE: If the appropriate mixture of antifreeze is
not used during freezing temperatures, failure to drain
the engine may cause costly engine damage. Never
use water only as corrosion inhibitors are required in
engine coolant fluid.
CAUTION
No smoking, sparks, or open flame near fuel.
Check the fuel level. Add only CLEAN DIESEL fuel for
maximum service from the engine. Refer to the En-
gine Section for fuel specifications.
A fuel level gauge reading can be obtained by turning
the power switch to “ON”.