Sullair LS-32, Operator'S Manual And Parts List

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Section 1
SAFETY
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1.1 GENERAL
Sullair Corporation and its subsidiaries design and
manufacture all of their products so they can be
operated safely. However, the responsibility for
safe operation rests with those who use and main-
tain these products. The following safety precau-
tions are offered as a guide which, if conscientious-
ly followed, will minimize the possibility of accidents
throughout the useful life of this equipment.
The compressor should be operated only by those
who have been trained and delegated to do so, and
who have read and understood this Operator’s
Manual. Failure to follow the instructions, proce-
dures and safety precautions in this manual can
result in accidents and injuries. Read this manual
prior to startup.
NEVER start the compressor unless it is safe to do
so. DO NOT attempt to operate the compressor
with a known unsafe condition. Tag the compressor
and render it inoperative by disconnecting and lock-
ing out all power at source or otherwise disabling its
prime mover, so others who may not know of the
unsafe condition, cannot attempt to operate it until
the condition is corrected.
Install, use and operate the compressor only in full
compliance with all pertinent regulations and all
applicable Federal, State, and Local codes, stan-
dards and regulations.
DO NOT modify the compressor and/or controls in
any way except with written factory approval.
While not specifically applicable to all types of com-
pressors with all types of prime movers, most of the
precautionary statements contained herein are
applicable to most compressors and the concepts
behind these statements are generally applicable to
all compressors.
1.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Prior to installing or operating the compressor, own-
ers, employers and users should become familiar
with, and comply with, all applicable regulations and
any applicable Federal, State and Local codes,
standards, and regulations relative to personal pro-
tective equipment, such as eye and face protective
equipment, respiratory protective equipment, equip-
ment intended to protect the extremities, protective
clothing, protective shields and barriers and electri-
cal protective equipment, as well as noise exposure
administrative and/or engineering controls and/or
personal hearing protective equipment.
1.3 PRESSURE RELEASE
A. Install an appropriate flow-limiting valve between
the service air outlet and the shut-off (throttle)
valve, either at the compressor or at any other point
along the air line, when an air hose exceeding 1/2”
(13mm) inside diameter is to be connected to the
shut-off (throttle) valve, to reduce pressure in case
of hose failure, per all applicable Federal, State and
Local codes, standards and regulations.
B. When the hose is to be used to supply a mani-
fold, install an additional appropriate flow-limiting
valve between the manifold and each air hose
exceeding 1/2” (13mm) inside diameter that is to be
connected to the manifold to reduce pressure in
case of hose failure.
C. Provide an appropriate flow-limiting valve at the
beginning of each additional 75 feet (23m) of hose
in runs of air hose exceeding 1/2” (13mm) inside
diameter to reduce pressure in case of hose failure.
D. Flow-limiting valves are listed by pipe size and
rated CFM. Select appropriate valves accordingly,
in accordance with their manufacturer’s recommen-
dations.
E. DO NOT use air tools that are rated below the
maximum rating of the compressor. Select air tools,
air hoses, pipes, valves, filters, and other fittings
accordingly.
DO NOT exceed manufacturer’s rated
safe operating pressures for these items.
F. Secure all hose connections by wire, chain or
other suitable retaining devices to prevent tools or
hose ends from being accidentally disconnected
and expelled.
G. Open fluid filler cap only when compressor is not
running and is not pressurized. Shut down the com-
pressor and bleed the sump (receiver) to zero inter-
nal pressure before removing the cap.
H. Vent all internal pressure prior to opening any
line, fitting, hose, valve, drain plug, connection or
other component, such as filters and line oilers, and
before attempting to refill optional air line anti-icer
systems with antifreeze compound.
I. Keep personnel out of line with and away from the
discharge opening of hoses or tools or other points
of compressed air discharge.
J. Use air at pressures less than 30 psig (2.1 bar)
for cleaning purposes, and then only with effective
chip guarding and personal protective equipment.
K. DO NOT engage in horseplay with air hoses as
death or serious injury may result.
L. DO NOT tamper with sump and unit (if provid-
ed) relief valves. Check the relief valve as recom-
mended in the Maintenance Section of this manual