Chapter 7—Safety
Warnings/Information
General Danger Warning
Corken gas compressors are industrial
machines and thus have inherent general
dangers. (Black on yellow background)
Hot Surface / Burn Warning
Some components of Corken gas
compressors, such as the head,
cylinder, and crosshead guide, may
have surfaces above 50°C. (Black on
yellow background)
Read Operators Manual
Corken gas compressors should not
be installed, started, or operated
before reading this IOM manual.
(White on blue background)
Lifting Point Warning
Lifting of Corken horizontal gas
compressors should only be done
using the lifting eye(s) provided (White
on blue background)
Other Warnings, Precautions, and Information
1. If end user repaints the compressor unit they
must ensure that all nameplates, warning labels (if
applicable), and supplemental information stickers
remain visible.
2. Corken gas compressors are not to be used for
pumping liquids.
3. Corken gas compressors are not to be used with the
following process gases:
a. Acetylene
b. Fluorine
c. Nerve gases
d. Corrosive gases, without prior factory consultation
e. Oxygen
4. Most Corken gas compressor units are designed to
be oil free. If an end user wishes to utilize the unit as
an oil lubricated compressor at > 50 bar they must
consult the factory.
5. End user must take all necessary precautions for
their selected process gas – hazardous / flammable /
explosive / toxic / PPE etc.
a. Warning—do no inhale harmful gases, mists or fumes
b. Warning—all areas accessible to personnel
which contain concentrations of process gases
capable of displacing breathing air shall be kept at
acceptable levels per all local regulations / codes
6. End user to take all necessary precautions for the
selected crankcase oil (MSDS/SDS and PPE). Corken
recommended oils are listed in this manual.
7. End user to take all necessary precautions for their
selected coolant.
8. Only trained operators and maintenance technicians
are to work on the compressor. Training for such
personnel should include conventional training as a
mechanic and additional training in the installation,
operation and maintenance of reciprocating gas
compressors. Gas compressor training is provided by
Corken and many of its distributors.
9. Compressor unit is not to be accessed / adjusted /
maintained during operation. Unit must be isolated,
depressurized, and immobilized before undertaking
any such activities.
10.
Inspection plates / access plates are only to
be removed once the compressor is isolated,
depressurized and immobilized.
11. Do not climb on the compressor.
12. Use access aids / step ladders when repairing or
cleaning components out of reach.
13. PPE requirements for various maintenance / adjustment
/ cleaning operations:
a. Fire protective clothing for compressors used on
flammable gases
b. Hard hat
c. Gloves
d. Eye protection
e. Steel-toed footwear
f. Hearing protection as necessary
14. Precautions are to be taken to prevent ice and snow
interfering with the compressor unit operation when
operating at ambient temperatures below 0°C.
15. Warning: follow recommendations in the acceptable
oil products table. High oil viscosity during cold
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