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5 Installation and Operating Conditions
5.1 Safety
➤ Strictly forbid fire, open flame and smoking.
➤ If welding is carried out on or near the machine, take adequate measures to prevent sparks or
heat from igniting fuel or oil vapors or parts of the machine.
➤ The machine is not explosion-proof!
Do not operate in areas in which specific requirements regarding explosion protection are in
force.
➤ Ensure that required ambient conditions are maintained with regard to:
■ ambient temperature,
■ clean inlet air with no damaging contaminants,
■ inlet air free of explosive or chemically unstable gases or vapors,
■ inlet air free of acid/alkaline forming substances, particularly ammonia, chlorine or hydro‐
gen sulfide.
➤ Keep suitable fire extinguishing agents ready for use.
5.2 Installation conditions
Precondition The ground must be level, firm and capable of bearing the weight of the machine.
Fig. 8 Minimum distance from excavations/slopes and walls
1. Keep sufficient distance (at least 5 ft) from the edges of excavations and slopes.
2. Ensure that the machine is as level as possible.
The machine can be temporarily operated on a slope of not more than 15°.
3. Ensure accessibility so that all work on the machine can be carried out without danger or hin‐
drance.
4.
Danger of burning from build up of heat and hot exhaust!
Insufficient clearance above the machine may well cause heat build-up that could damage the
machine.
➤ Do not position the machine directly under a low roof or covering.
➤ Ensure always sufficient ventilation space around the machine.
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5.1 Safety
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SERVICE MANUAL Screw Compressor
M26
No.: 9_9446 01 USE