POSEIDON PE 100-T, Instruction Manual

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3. LOCATION, OPERATION, BOTTLE FILLING
3.1. LOCATION
3.1.1. Outdoor location
The compressor unit is not seawater re­
sistant. At operation in salty air spray
compressor with anticorrosive protec­
tion (see accessories catalog, available
over the customer service). Electric driven
units should be operated and stored below deck in dry
atmosphere. Units with petrol engine should also be
stored below deck after the filling process.
Keep unit away from inflammable
items. Do not smoke while petrol
tank is open and while unit is in op­
eration.
- Locate the unit level.
- On units with petrol engine it is most important that only
clean air be used, position compressor in direction of
wind so that exhaust fumes are blown away from the
unit.
- Turn unit as soon as wind direction changes.
- Take care that no vehicles are in direct vicinity with en­
gines running.
- Do not operate unit in the vicinity of open fire (flue gas!).
3.1.2. Indoor location
Petrol driven units must not be op­
erated indoors.
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
- Here too, air must be free from exhaust fumes and haz­
ardous vapours (e.g. smoke, solvent vapours, etc.).
- If possible install unit in such a manner that the com­
pressor fan can get fresh air from outside, for instance
through an opening in the wall.
- Ensure that an adequate exhaust air opening is pro­
vided.
- When locating the compressor in small rooms where
natural ventilation is not ensured, measures must be
taken to provide artificial ventilation (this also applies
when other systems having high radiation are operating
in the same room). See Installation manual, available
over the customer service.
3.1.3. Electrical installation
For installation of electrical equipment observe the follow­
ing:
-
Comply with regulations of local electricity supply com­
pany.
- Arrange for the electrics to be connected by an electri­
cian only.
- Ensure correct installation of protective conductor.
- Check conformity of motor tension and frequency with
those of electric network.
- Operate electric units only on mains sockets equipped
with fault current circuit breaker according to DIN VDE
0664 with a nominal differential current of less than 30
mA (up to 16 A in single-phase AC circuits).
- For units not connected through a plug, but perma­
nently installed, a main switch must be provided which
has a contact gap of minimum 3 mm on each pole.
- Fuse motor correctly; use safety fuses, only.
- Immediately after start-up check direction of rotation
for agreement with arrow on unit.
If power supply cable is to be replaced,
use cable of same type, only!
- When using extension leads or cable drums, operate
unit with unwound cable, only to avoid overheating and
risk of fire. The maximum length for extension cables at
normal ambient temperatures (approx. 20
°
C) is 25 me­
tres.
3.2. OPERATION
3.2.1. Preparation for operation
All compressor units are tested prior to
delivery to the customer, so after correct
installation of the unit there should be no
problem putting it into operation, observing the fol­
lowing points:
The compressors described in this
manual are not suitable for com­
pression of oxygen and nitrox gas
mixtures. EXPLOSION occurs if an oil lubricated com­
pressor is operated with pure oxygen or gases with an
oxygen content of more than 21%!
- Prior to first operation read Instruction Manual carefully.
Make sure that all persons handling the compressor and
the filling station are familiar with the function of all con­
trols and monitors. Particularly observe chapter 2
SAFETY REGULATIONS .
- After taking unit into operation after a standstill period
of 2 years or more change compressor oil. When using
a mineral oil change oil after one year.