5.
SAFETY AND OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
Because an air dryer is pressurized and contains rotating parts, the same precautions
should be observed as with any piece of machinery of this type where carelessness in
operation or maintenance could be hazardous to personnel. In addition to obvious safety
rules that should be followed with this type of machinery, safety precautions as listed
below must be observed:
1.
Only qualified personnel shall be permitted to adjust,
perform maintenance or repair this air dryer.
2.
Read all instructions completely before operating unit.
3.
Pull main electrical disconnect switch and disconnect any
separate control lines, if used, before attempting to work
or perform maintenance on the unit.
4.
Do not attempt to service any part while machine is in an
operational mode.
5.
Do not attempt to remove any parts without first relieving
the entire air system of pressure.
6.
Do not attempt to remove any part of the refrigeration
system without removing and containing refrigerant in
accordance with the EPA and local regulations.
7.
Do not operate the dryer at pressures in excess of its
rating.
8.
Do not operate the dryer without guards, shields and
screen in place.
9.
Inspect unit daily to observe and correct any unsafe
operating conditions.
5
“WARNING” is used to indicate
a hazardous situation which
has some probability of death
or severe injury. Warning
should not be considered for
property damage accidents
unless personal injury risk is
present.
“NOTICE” is used to indicate a
statement of company policy
as the message relates directly
or indirectly to the safety of
personnel or protection of
property. Notice should not be
associated directly with a
hazard or hazardous situation
and must not be used in place
of “DANGER,” “WARNING,” or
“CAUTION.”
“CAUTION” is used to indicate
a hazardous situation which
may result in minor or
moderate injury.
N O T I C E
CAUTION
NOTICE
WARNING
OSHA
Heading Descriptions
The user of any air dryer manufactured by ZEKS Compressed Air Solutions, is hereby
warned that failure to follow the above Safety and Operation Precautions may result
in personal injury or equipment damage. However, ZEKS Compressed Air Solutions
does not state as fact, nor does it mean to imply, that the preceding list of Safety and
Operating Precautions is all inclusive, and further, that the observance of this list will
prevent all personal injury or equipment damage.
