Operating Principle And General Information; Intended Usage; Safety Of The Plant; Protection Of Staff - MIL'S AM 3 Notice D'utilisation

1. OPERATING PRINCIPLE AND GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. Intended usage
The compressor should only be used according to the manufacturer recommendations in conjunction with the
following bullet points.
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The compressor must be used only for the compression
of technically clean air without any detrimental or explosive additives or impurities.
Ambient temperature must be below 40°C*.
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Authorized persons only are allowed to work on the
compressor
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The machine must only be operated with the safety devices installed
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The safety* and operating advice contained in this manual must be observed
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Any instructions given by the operating company must be observed
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The legal accident prevention rules must be respected
* Please consult your dealer or the manufacturer with details in case the ambient temperature is higher in your
compressor room
1.1.1. Safety of the plant
The user has to particularly ensure that
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the compressor must be used only according to Manufacturer recommendations in conjunction with
all current health and safety regulations
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the compressor must be operated only when in faultless condition and fully functional
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the integrated safety devices are regularly serviced and are fully functional
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only adequately qualified and authorized personnel operate, service, and repair the compressor
1.1.2. Protection of staff
The operating company must ensure that the personal protective equipment required is available for:
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the operating personnel,
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the service and maintenance personnel
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the maintenance and repair personnel and that it is used accordingly
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Danger!
To minimise risk of personal injury, damage to equipment or property, strictly follow the remedial
actions stated below
Possible danger
Remaining dangers
The screw compressor has been designed and built
according to latest technical standards and
according to recognized safety regulations and is
equipped with corresponding safeguarding
equipment.
However, remaining risks cannot be excluded.
These dangers will be explained in this chapter.
Endangerment of people due to lack of qualification
and/or operational faults of the service personnel.
Explanation:
Operational faults may cause personal injury, or
damage to equipment and property.
Protective gloves and protective goggles must be worn during some of the maintenance work. Please
observe the corresponding advice
Danger!
Please strictly follow the under mentioned safety advice to avoid the danger of electrical shock or
personal injury.
Possible danger
Danger of life
Danger to people by an electric shock.
Explanation:
The machine operates (as standard) at a
voltage of 400 V with an adequately high
amperage.
As voltages of more than 44 mA can be fatal,
corresponding precautions are required.
No naked flame and no projection of sparks have to occur on the place of the compressor location
Remedial actions
You should only operate this equipment
Having the qualification necessary
Having received complete instructions from the
Operating Company
Having completely read and understood this
MANUAL
Before any maintenance or service work is carried
out the RED STOP button must be pressed. The
incoming electrical supply to the compressor must
also be switched off and isolated.
Remedial actions
Do not touch live cables or connections.
In case of damaged cables report immediately to the
maintenance personnel.
Ensure all doors to electrical installations
are closed securely.
Always isolate electrical supply before starting any
maintenance work on the compressor.
Only trained personnel must carry out maintenance and
service work.
Wear rubber soled safety shoes when working on the
compressor electrical circuit.
Make sure that during maintenance or service work no
third party may switch on the circuit breaker
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