Ingersoll-Rand R30-37ie, Operator'S Manual

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1 ACCEPTANCE, UNPACKING AND HANDLING
Upon receiving your Ingersoll Rand air dryer, please inspect the unit closely. If rough handling is detected, please note it
on your delivery receipt, especially if the dryer will not be uncrated immediately. Obtaining the delivery person's signed
agreement to any noted damages will facilitate any insurance claims by the customer.
It is mandatory to keep the dryer always in vertical position, as indicated by the symbols present on the packaging. For
handling, use devices having sufficient capacity for the weight of the machine.
Remove the packaging after having positioned the dryer in the installation site. Dispose the various packaging materials in
compliance with the relevant rules locally in force.
If not in use, the dryer can be stored in its packaging in a dust free and protected site between 32°F (0°C) and 120 °F (50
°C), and a specific humidity not exceeding 90 %. Should the stocking time exceed 12 months, please contact your local
Ingersoll Rand authorized distributor.
Under no circumstances should any person attempt to lift heavy objects without proper lifting equipment (i.e., crane, hoist,
slings or fork truck). Lifting any unit without proper lifting equipment, may cause serious injury. Use fork lift channels
where provided.
The dryer is supplied packed into a suitable cardboard box to be always handled in an upright position using a
means with a suitable lifting power (see technical data).
IMPORTANT : to lift or to move the unit follow the procedures shown here below, pic. 2.1 & 2.2. The dryer
must be lifted and moved slightly.
After cutting straps (always wear safety gloves and eye protection and cut either with scissors or cutting nippers),
remove the carton from the top.
Lift the dryer as shown on Pic. 2.1 – 2.2 and remove the wooden protection from the feet, then move the dryer to
the choosen position.
Pic. 2.1 Pic. 2.2
2.2 INSTALLATION SITE
While preparing a proper site for the installation of the dryer, please take into account the following
requirements
The machine must be protected from atmospheric agents and not directly exposed to sun light.
A seating base flat and capable to hold the weight of the machine.
Ambient temperature complying with the nominal data of the dryer.
The dryer should be located in a clean area, without forced air draft that can affect the fan control
system.
Make sure to leave sufficient clearance (20 inches, 500 mm) around the dryer in order to allow an
adequate cooling of the machine and for maintenance and/or control operations.
The incoming air must be free from smoke or flammable vapours which could lead to explosion or fire risks.
Cod. 710.0048.24.01 Rev0H – 02.2015