Compressor Installation
LOCATION
Locate the compressor in an indoor area that is clean, dry, well lighted, and well ventilated, with sufficient
space for safe and proper inspection and maintenance. Ambient temperatures should not exceed 104 de-
grees F or fall below 30 degrees unless an electric motor rated for a higher temperature is used. Inspection
and maintenance checks are required daily, therefore, ample space is required around the compressor.
The compressor must not be installed closer than fifteen inches from a wall or from another compressor to
allow ample circulation or air across the compressor cylinders and head, and through the coolers if they are
part of the system. Additional safety can be achieved by locating the pulley guard next to the wall.
MOUNTING
The use of the factory supplied rubber vibration isolation pads, or other factory supplied vibration isolation
mounting equipment is required for tank warranty from the original tank manufacturer. The compressor
should never be left on original shipping material for installation. If a shim is required to level the unit, place it
between the pad and floor. If you bolt the unit to the floor, use the bolts as guide pins and do not tighten the
bolts. The rubber pads are used to absorb machine vibration and cannot work effectively if bolted tightly.
INDUCTION SYSTEM
Do not locate the compressor where it could ingest or ignite toxic, explosive or corrosive vapors, ambient air
temperatures exceeding 110 degrees F, water or extremely dirty air. Ingestion of any of the above noted
atmospheres by the compressor could jeopardize the performance of the equipment and all personnel
exposed to the total compressed air system.
Destructive pulsations can be induced by reciprocating compressors that will damage walls and break
windows. Pulsation can be minimized by adding a pulsation dampener on the inlet side of the compressor.
On Electric compressors all electrical connections must be wired and
installed per NEC (National Electric Code) (See the back of the manual for
NEC code) and all local applicable codes for full electric component
warranty. Failure to do so can void compressor electrical warranty.
For compressor tank to have full manufacturer warranty. The tank must
be installed properly on manufacturer supplied vibration pads per
compressor manual. Failure to do so can void compressor tank warranty
and cause tank cracks or failures.
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