5 Installation and Operating Conditions
5.1 Ensuring safety
The conditions in which the machine is installed and operated have a decisive impact on safety.
Warning instructions are located before a potentially dangerous task.
Disregard of warning instructions can cause serious injuries!
Complying with safety instructions
Disregard of safety warnings can cause unforeseeable dangers!
➤ Strictly forbid fire, open flame and smoking.
➤ If welding is carried out on or near the machine, take adequate measures to prevent sparks or
heat from igniting oil vapors or parts of the machine.
➤ Do not store flammable material in the vicinity of the machine.
➤ The machine is not explosion-proof!
Do not operate in areas in which specific requirements with regard to explosion protection are
in force.
➤ Ensure sufficient and suitable lighting such that the display can be read and work carried out
comfortably and safely.
➤ Keep suitable fire extinguishing agents ready for use.
➤ Comply with the permissible ambient and intake conditions.
➤ Ensure the correct composition of the intake air:
■ Clean with no damaging contaminants (e.g., dust, fibers, fine sand).
■ Free of explosive or chemically unstable gases or vapors.
■ Free of acid/alkaline forming substances, particularly ammonia, chlorine or hydrogen sul‐
fide.
Noise
The sound enclosure absorbs and reduces the machine noise to a comfortable level. This function
will be effective only if the sound enclosure is closed.
➤ If necessary, wear hearing protection or take hearing protection measures on-site.
5.2 Installation conditions
5.2.1 Determining location and clearances
The machine is intended for installation in an appropriate machine room. Information on distances
from walls and ventilation is given below.
The distances quoted are recommended distances and ensure unhindered access to all ma‐
chine parts.
➤ Please consult an authorized KAESER service representative if you cannot comply with
these recommendations.
Precondition The floor must be level, firm, and capable of bearing the weight of the machine.
No special foundation is necessary.
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Installation and Operating Manual Rotary lobe blower
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