S65 II
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1. SAFETY
1.1 GENERAL
SULLAIR manufactures all of its products so they can be operated safely.
However, the responsibility for safe operation rests with those who use
and maintain our products. The following safety precautions are offered
as a guide which, if conscientiously followed, will minimize the possibility
of accidents throughout the useful life of this equipment.
This compressor should be operated only by those who have been
trained and delegated to do so, and who have read and understand the
Operator’s manual. Failure to follow the instructions, procedures and
safety precautions in the manual may increase the possibility of accidents
and injuries.
Never start this air compressor unless it is safe to do so. Do not attempt
to operate the air compressor with a known unsafe condition. Tag the air
compressor and render it inoperative by disconnecting and locking out all
power at source or otherwise disabling its prime mover so others who
may not know of the unsafe condition cannot operate it until the condition
is corrected.
Install, use and operate this air compressor only in full compliance with all
pertinent ISO regulations and all applicable. Local codes, standards and
regulations.
Do not modify this compressor and/or controls in any way, except with
written factory apporval.
While not specifically applicable to all types of compressors with all types
of prime movers, most of the precautionary statements contained herein
are applicable to most compressors, and the concepts behind these
statements are generally applicable to all compressors. Carry out a daily
compressor control and check for leaks, loose or missing components
and for any damaged or misadjusted parts.
Personal protective equipment:
Prior to installing or operating this compressor, owners, employers, and
users should become familiar with, and comply with, all applicable regu-
lations, and any other applicable Local codes, standards, and regulations
relative to personal protective equipment, such as eye and face protec-
tive equipment, respiratory protective equipment, equipment intended to
protect the extremities, protective clothing, protective shields and barri-
ers, and electrical protective equipment, as well as noise exposure ad-
ministrative and/or engineering controls and/or personal hearing
protective equipment.
Before any high pressure cleaning, electrical parts must be protected.
1.2 TOWING
A. PREPARING TO TOW
1. Inspect the ball hitch, pintle eye, coupling device and drawbar and
chains (if requested) and also the coupling device of the towing vehi-
cle and if to be used, the chain attachment points: then check for any
defects such as wear or excessive corrosion, or cracked, bent,
dented or otherwise deformed or degraded parts as well as for loose
nuts and bolts or other fixings the compressor and towing vehicule
must be in horizontal position.
Do not tow until all these problems have been solved.
2. Reverse the towing vehicle to the compressor and position it in prep-
aration for coupling with the compressor set the tow bar in order that
the coupling device of the compressor is horizontal.
3. Verify that the coupling device is fully engaged, closed and locked.
4. If chains are requested, pass each chain through its attachment point
on the towing vehicle, then hook each chain to itself by passing the
grab hook over (not through) a link.
5. Make sure that the coupling device and adjacent structures on the
towing vehicle and also, if requested, the chain adjustments, brake
and/or electrical interconnections do not interfere with or restrict the
movement of the compressor, including its coupling device, with
respect to the towing vehicle, when maneuvering over any antici-
pated terrain.
6. If requested, ensure that the chain lengths, brake and electrical cir-
cuit interconnections provide sufficient slack to prevent strain when
maneuvering or negotiating a bend. Make sure however that they are
sufficiently supported so they cannot drag or rub on the road, terrain
or towing vehicle surfaces which might cause wear and render them
inoperative.
7. Fully retract the front screw jack. If a castor wheel is provided,
remove the lock pin and fold and raise the castor wheel; then make
sure the pin is re-engaged and secures the castor wheel in full up and
locked position with the wheel horizontal.
8. Make sure that tyres are in good condition, of the correct size (load
range), and inflated to the correct pressure. Never change the type of
size of tyre. Check that the pivots, fixing screws and wheels are tight-
ened to correct torque.
9. If provided, make sure that the dual stop, tail, fog, directional and
clearance lights function correctly and that their lenses are clean and
functional. Also check that all reflectors and reflecting surfaces are
clean.
10.Make sure that all service air hoses (not air brake hoses) are discon-
nected or are fully stowed and secured on hose reels if provided.
11.Check that all access doors and tool box covers are closed and
latched. If the compressor is large enough to hold a man, make sure
all personnel are out before closing and latching access doors.
12.Make sure that the towing vehicle’s parking brake is set, or that its
wheels are chocked or blocked or that it is otherwise stopped from
moving. Then release the compressor parking brakes if provided.
13.Make sure that the compressor wheels are not chocked or blocked
and that any fixings are free.
14.Test overrunning brake operation, including the emergency brake
functioning, if provided, before attempting to tow the compressor at
permissible speed.
15.Do not carry loose or badly stowed tools, equipment or supplies on or
in the compressor.
B. TOWING
1. Observe all motor vehicle regulations in force, including those speci-
fying speed limitations.
2. Under ideal conditions, tow at the speeds recommended or lower.
Reduce speed according to road signs, weather, road or terrain con-
ditions.
3. Remember that portable air compressors may approach or exceed
the weight of the towing vehicle. Therefore increase braking dis-
tances accordingly.
4. Avoid gradients in excess of 27% (15°).
5. Avoid pot-holes, rocks and other obstructions, and soft shoulders or
unstable terrain.
6. Manoeuvre in a way that will not exceed the freedom of motion of the
compressor’s draw-bar and/or coupling device in or on the towing
vehicle’s coupling device and/or the adjacent structures, whether
towing forward or backward, regardless of the terrain being tra-
versed.
7. Do not allow personnel to ride on the compressor.
8. Make sure before maneuvering that no personnel or obstructions are
behind or under the compressor.
9. Do not allow any personnel to stand or ride on the drawbar, or to
stand or walk between the compressor and towing vehicle.
C. PARKING OR LOCATING COMPRESSOR
1. Park or locate the compressor on level ground if possible. If not, park
or locate it across the gradient so the compressor does not tend to
roll downhill. Never park or locate the compressor on gradients
exceeding 27% (15°).
2. Check that the compressor is parked on a firm surface that can sup-
port its weight.
3. Park the compressor so that the wind, if any, tends to carry the
exhaust gases and radiator heat away from the compressor air inlet
openings and so that the compressor is not exposed to excessive
dust from the work site.
4. Set parking brake and disconnect the emergency switch cable as
well as all other electrical interconnections and/or brake circuit con-
nections, if provided.
5. Check or block both sides of each wheel.
6. If provided, unhook the chains and remove them from the chain
attachment points of the towing vehicle. Then hook the chains onto
the ball on the drawbar or wrap chains around the drawbar and hook
them to themselves to stop the chains resting on the ground, which
may cause rusting.
