Counter-Indications And Safeties; Residual Risks; Individual Protections - Gis TOP 250 Instructions D'emploi

2.1. Foreseen use of the machine
The electrocompressor has been studied and
manufactured to produce compressed air.
The compressor must be used in proper places
(well ventilated, temperature +5/+35°C), never
in presence of dusts, acids, vapours, explosive
or inflammable gases.
The personnel in charge of the machine, after a sufficient
training period to use and maintain the machine, must have
the minimal age foreseen by the law of the country
concerned. Use the individual means of protection and
take all the measures mentioned in this manual. Also use
any other means which could become necessary
according to the working conditions and working place.
2.2.

Counter-indications and safeties

The use of an electromechanical device always
implies the observance of some basic rules:
- do not touch the the machine with bare feet, with wet
hands or feet;
- do not pull the cable for unplugging it from its socket
or for moving the compressor (appliances under
tension);
- do not let the machine exposed to the atmospheric
agents (rain, sun, fog);
- do not allow inexperienced people to use it without any
suitable surveillance;
- do not effect any weldings or mechanical operations
on the tank in case of defect or corrosion, it is
necessary to replace it; as to technical check-ups,
follow the local regulations on the matter;
- the use of compressed air in the different foreseen uses
(enflation, pneumatic tools, varnishing, washing with
detergents only or on a water base, etc) implies the
knowledge and respect of the relevant rules. In
particular, keep a distance of at least 6 m between
the work area and the compressor to avoid any damage
to the machine due to the products used;
- the compressed air produced by the compressor,
without further treatments, is not usable for
pharmaceutical, alimentary or sanitary use. It is not
suitable for filling underwater cylinders. Aerate the
working room to dilute the air therein pumped;
- avoid absolutely to loosen any connection with the tank
under presure: please always make sure that the tank
is empty;
- do not effect any operation on the compressor without
having it previously disconnected from the electric
socket;
ENGLISH Operating instructions
- working room temperature: +5°C ÷ +35°C;
- do not direct air jets or inflammable liquids on the
compressor;
- do not position inflammable
compressor;
- during work intervals, adjust the pressure switch on
"0" (off);
- do not direct air jets on people or animals;
- do not transport the compressor with the tank under
pressure;
- children and animals should be kept far from the
compressor working area;
- since its ise is strictly limited to the compression of air,
the compressor cannot be used for other types of gas;
- the machine cannot be used in an explosive
environment.
Last but not least, we inform you that any alter-
native piston compressor, to yield at its best and
to last in time, should be used at around 50% of
its max. capacity.
2.3.

Residual risks

A particular attention should be paid while the
compressor is working, because the motor head,
the air exhaustion pipe and the no-return valve
heat up and can cause serious burns if touched
(see fig. 1). Pay particular attention to all this and
do not remove the safety guards installed.
2.4.

Individual protections

The use of compressed air implies the use of
safety glasses, indispensable to protect your eyes
against foreign bodies, hit by the air jet.
Protect your nose and mouth with a mask, if you
use the compressor for varnishing works. In
that case, do not work in closed rooms or near
free flames and make sure that the room has a
sufficient air change.
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