Sullivan-Palatek 125UD, Operating And Parts Manual

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SECTION 1 SAFETY
1.1 GENERAL
SULLIVAN-PALATEK designs all its compressors so they can be operated safely despite the fact that
operating a motor driven air compressor is inherently hazardous. Responsibility for continued safe
operation rests with those who install, use and maintain the equipment. The precautions offered in this
section will minimize the inherent hazards and reduce the likelihood of accidental damage or injuries.
The operation of air compressors should be limited to personnel who have been so trained and
specifically assigned to do so, and who have read and understand this Operator’s Manual. Failure to
follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual may increase the possibility of accidents or
injuries.
Never start this compressor unless it is safe to do so. Do not attempt to operate the air compressor with
an unsafe condition relative to the compressor, the electrical system or the air piping, filtering, regulating,
preparation, conditioning, valving, hosing or air-using components. Open the main disconnect switch or
circuit breaker, then lock it out and tag it to prevent anyone else from starting the compressor until the
unsafe condition has been corrected.
Operate compressors only in full compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local codes and
requirements such as OSHA, NEC, NFPA, CSA, etc.
WARNING: Do not modify this compressor without specific written approval from the factory.
1.2 PRESSURE RELEASE
Operate manually the pressure relief valve(s) periodically to be sure there is no blockage, obstruction, or
inability to operate.
Shut machine off by use of ‘stop’ button on micro processor. Open and lock-out disconnect switch, and
vent all pressure before opening or removing any filter element, line, tube, fitting, valve, plug, cover,
connection, or any other component on the air compressor or in the plant’s compressed air system.
Remove Oil Filler Cap (Caution: Hot oil is present.) only; when compressor has been turned off, the
disconnect switch locked open, and there is no pressure in the oil separation tank! Bleed off any residual
pressure by opening the pressure relief valve.
WARNING: compressors may re-start
AUTOMATICALLY if not properly taken off the power line!
Do not use accessories such as tools, valves, filters, hoses, piping, dryers, etc. that are rated lower than
the maximum pressure or temperature rating of this compressor. Do not exceed the accessory
component manufacturers rated safe, continuous working pressure or temperature.
Install appropriate velocity-limiting valves (rated by pipe size and CFM) whenever air hose larger than ½
inch (12.5 mm) inside diameter is used anywhere in the system. This will reduce pressure in case of
hose or connection failure. Install additional velocity limiting valves, in series, whenever 75 feet (22.8m)
of hose length is exceeded. These valves must comply with pertinent OSHA requirements.
Do not use air pressure greater than 30 PSI (207 kPa) for blow-off or cleaning purposes, and then only
with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment as required by OSHA.
Compressed air filters or lubricators with plastic bowls may be affected by lubricant and should not be
used. Steel bowls are recommended.
Keep personnel out of line with, and away from, the discharge opening of airlines, or tools, or other areas
of direct, or deflected, compressed air discharge.
Do not allow anyone to engage in horseplay with air hoses, as serious bodily injury or death may result.
Do not substitute bolts with material or marking different from original equipment.
Do not over-tighten any bolt, nut, fitting, connection, or spin-off filter element.