BE Pressure supply 30 Gallon Diesel Compressor / Welder / Generator AC1030K5000W - Manual (Page 12)

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INDUCTION SYSTEM
Do not locate the compressor where it could ingest or ignite toxic, ex-
plosive or corrosive vapors, ambient air temperatures exceeding 110 de-
grees F, water or extremely dirty air. Ingestion of any of the above noted
atmospheres by the compressor could jeopardize the performance of the
equipment and all personnel exposed to the total compressor.
Destructive pulsations can be induced by reciprocating compressors that
will damage walls and break windows. Pulsation can be minimized by
adding a pulsation dampener on the inlet side of the compressor.
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NOISE
Noise is a potential health hazard that must be considered. There are
local and federal laws specifying maximum acceptable noise levels that
must not be exceeded. Most of the noise from a reciprocating compres-
sor originates from the air inlet point. Excessive noise can be greatly
reduced by installing an intake noise silencer.
PIPING FITUP
Care must be taken to avoid assembling the piping in a strain with the
compressor. It should line up without having to spring or twist into posi-
tion. Adequate expansion loops or bends should be installed to prevent
undue stresses at the compressor resulting from the changes between
hot and cold conditions. Pipe support should be mounted independently
of the compressor and anchored as necessary to limit vibration
and prevent expansion strains.
SAFETY VALVES
Safety valves are pressure relief valves and should be sized and pur-
chased with a pressure setting to protect the weakest link in the system.
Never change the pressure setting, only the safety valve manufacturer is
qualified to make a change.
Safety valves are to be place ahead of any potential blockage point which
included but is not limited to, shutoff valves, heat exchangers, pulsation
dampeners, and discharge silencers.
WARNING
Under no circumstances should a compressor be placed in an area that
may be exposed to a toxic, volatile or corrosive atmosphere nor should
toxic, volatile or corrosive agents be stored near the compressor.