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2 Safety
2.1 General
Safety
!!! WARNING !!!
COMPRESSED GAS IS A HIGHLY DANGEROUS
SUBSTANCE
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS SECTION OF
MANUALS
IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE SAFE OPERATION
OF EQUIPMENT
2.1.1. Systems must be entirely vented before repair or maintenance is carried
out.
2.1.2. The installation, operation, maintenance and repair shall be carried out
only by qualified personnel and in accordance with the corresponding
regulations for operation and safety.
2.1.3. No smoking or naked lights within 10m of any gas installation.
2.1.4. Do not adjust, remove or bypass any protective device.
2.1.5. Rotating machine parts represent a special danger. Covers and guards
must not be removed whilst the machine is operating.
2.1.6. Persons operating the compressor should use hearing protection.
2.1.7. Do not store flammable materials e.g. oily rags near the compressor
unit or engine drive.
2.1.8. Supply pipework and other components, which may not be included in
scope of supply, must be suitable for the respective working pressure.
2.1.9. If necessary they have to be tested and protected by a pressure-
unloading device.
2.1.10. Electrical cable must be Flameproof and must not be linked, or allowed
to contact rotating parts.
Intermech Ltd.
BBR-6015-2 Compressor Service Manual
