General installation and maintenance instructions
SCROLL ENCLOSURE AIR COMPRESSOR
Manual n° 5.18396. VERSION 0 – GB 09/2007 Page 4 / 22
SECTION 2. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
The operator of this compressor must take the necessary precautions to prevent the level of danger indicated by these
symbols. The operator is also required to read and understand this instruction manual and all safety warnings, labels,
etc.
Any employer allowing the use of this compressor in their field of work must distribute this instruction manual to all
users. The employer must also ensure all users read, understand and follow the instructions as described in the manual,
safety warnings, labels, etc.
1. Read and understand all safety warnings and instructions before operating this compressor. Failure to
read and follow all safety warnings may result in serious personal injury or death. Property damage
and/or compressor damage may also occur if all warnings are not followed.
Motors, electrical equipment and controls can cause electrical
arcs that will ignite a flammable gas or vapor. Never operate or
repair in or near a flammable gas or vapor. Never store flammable
liquids or gases in the vicinity of the compressor.
2. Safety Valves or Relief Valves used on this compressor must be in accordance with safety standards. Improperly
sized Safety Valves will result in serious personal injury or death.
Do not remove the panel or try to service the air compressor
while the compressor is running or while the air receiver is under
pressure. Serious personal injury or death will occur.
4. Never use rubber hoses, plastic piping or soldered joints in any part of the compressed air or gas system. The
compressor and system piping must be compatible.
5. The compressor will shutoff when the pressure reaches a predetermined maximum pressure. Care should be used
since the compressor may suddenly restart automatically when the pressure drops to the predetermined minimum
pressure. Never assume the compressor is ready for service just because the unit is stopped.
6. All pressure must be drained from the compressor and the electrical source must be turned off before attempting to
inspect or repair the unit.
7. Keep clear of all moving parts especially if the compressor is operating with the door panel removed for inspection or
repair.
Do not touch HOT parts of the compressor such as the air end,
discharge pipe, after-cooler, motor, etc
8. Keep flammable gases away from the compressor. Parts of the compressor become very hot during
operation and the vapors from flammable gases may cause the unit to explode.
9. Never use flammable or toxic solvents to clean the compressor or any of the unit’s parts.
10. Do not remove or tamper with any safety devices, guards, panels or insulation parts while compressor is in ope-
ration. All guards or panels must be in place before starting or operating the compressor.
Install a properly sized Safety Relief Valve in the discharge piping
ahead of or before a shut-off valve, heat exchanger, orifice, etc.
The compressor or part of the system could rupture or explode if
a Safety Relief Valve is not installed.
11. Do not change the pressure setting of the Safety Relief Valve. Do not replace the Safety Relief Valve with a plug or
restrict the Safety Relief Valve. The system or the compressor may be over-pressurized if the Safety Relief Valve is
tampered with in any way.
12. Do not service the compressor or any compressor part while the unit is in operation.
13. Do not remove, disconnect or tamper with the High Temperature Shutdown Switch. The High Temperature
Shutdown Switch must be installed on the compressor to protect against high temperatures damaging the
compressor.
