General Information; Correct Compressor Operating Conditions - Schneider Airsystems AirMaster AM 11-8 E1 Notice D'utilisation D'origine

2 GENERAL INFORMATION

This manual is aimed for the compressor user, and specifically for :
- Handling and lifting personnel.
- Installation personnel.
- Electrical installation technicians.
- Operation and surveillance personnel.
- Maintenance staff.
- Specialised service and repair technicians.
This instruction manual should be considered as ' part ' of the compressor itself. It should be kept as a
reference for the entire life of the unit until its disposal, or handed over in the event of sale. The manual is
usually supplied inside a plastic envelope attached to the outside of the compressor; it should always be
kept properly and be available for consultation near the unit itself. If lost or damaged, a new copy may be
obtained from the manufacturer, specifying the details on the compressor information plate.
The manual exclusively concerns the compressor itself, and does not concern any other components or
accessories in an installation, for which reference must be made to the appropriate manuals.
The manual is based on the state of the technology at the moment of sale of the compressor. The
manufacturer retains the right to review it following new developments at any time without any duty to update
previous manuals. Any suggestions for improvements or modifications to the manual may be made directly
to manufacturer.
The identification data for the compressor is shown on the first page of this manual, and is identical to those
shown on the COMPRESSOR IDENTIFICATION PLATE, as in compliance with EEC directive on the issue.
Other data concerning noise level and weight is shown in the technical specifications table TECHNICAL
CHARACTERISTICS.
In this manual, the model of the compressor is identified by its code and by the motor power expressed in
kW, as indicated in the page TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS.

3 CORRECT COMPRESSOR OPERATING CONDITIONS

The compressor described in this manual is only suitable for the compression of air at the atmospheric
pressure, and may deliver air up to the maximum pressure stated on the identification plate: MAX PRESS -
bar ..............
The compressor is a 'industrial' type, to be used in accordance with the technical specifications of the
compressor itself.
The compressor works automatically, and no specific operator is required. The unit must however be
supervised in use and must have a routine maintenance by an expert technician, who should be familiar with
all the aspects of its operation and safety outlined in this manual.
The compressor is designed exclusively for operation connected to an approved air reservoir of suitable
capacity (at least 200 lt.) and having pressure rating of at least 10% higher than the unit itself.
The air delivered from the compressor is not sufficiently treaded for human use. It may never be used as
breathing air.
The compressor is designed only to be operated complete with closed enclosure, for the purposes of
cooling, protection and sound proofing.
NOTE: The instruction concerning safety are marked with this simbol
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