General Machine Products 89009 User Manual

Compressor Aftercooler

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Model 89009

Copyright 2013 by General Machine Products Co., Inc

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GMP • 3111 Old Lincoln Hwy • Trevose, PA 19053 • USA

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SEP 2013 USA Ver 1

Manual P/N 29536

REVISION HISTORY

Rev # Date Details Author

01 09/09 Original Issue A Miller

02 03/12 Updated L Kilpin

03 09/13 US Version 1 A Konschak

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CONTENTS

1. Safety Instructions

2. General Description

3. Specification

4. Operating Procedure

5. Maintenance and servicing

6. Spare Parts

7. Layout of equipment

APPENDICES

Appendix 1 General arrangement drawing C-1227-AS1001

Warranty

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE USED BY AUTHORISED PERSONNEL,

WHO HAVE BEEN SUITABLY TRAINED AND COMPETENT TO DO SO.

THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO OPERATORS
OF THIS EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY

AND / OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WORK AREA AND GENERAL SAFETY

1) Read and understand the operation and maintenance manual supplied with

this equipment. Keep it in a convenient place for future reference.

2) Keep children and untrained personnel away from this equipment while in op-

eration.

3) Keep all guards and safety devices in place. Do not operate this equipment

with guards removed or damaged.

4) Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts.

5) Always stop the machine to carry out lubrication and servicing.

6) Check machine before starting for worn or damaged parts. Check that all nuts

and bolts are tight.

7) If machine is left unattended, ensure that unauthorized use is prevented.

8) Never leave the machine unattended while in use.

9) Consider the use of safety barriers, especially when used in public places.

10) Beware of hot surfaces.

11) Some component and assembly parts are in excess of 25kg (55lb). When
lifting care must be taken, ensure sufficient man power/lifting gear is available,

to prevent personal injury and damage to the machine.

12) Waste oils/water are to be disposed of via an environmentally acceptable

method – e.g.: passed on for recycling.

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13) Wear ear defenders if noise levels are considered high to prevent ear dam-

age

14) The machine must be operated on firm ground.

15) Stay clear of pipes under pressure and cables or lines under tension.

16) Only use the machine for its intended purpose.

17) Avoid using the machine in air born dust environments.

18) Ensure that the compressed air hoses are connected correctly, hot air from
the compressor entering the pipe marked input, the cool air to the blowing ma-

chine to the pipe marked output.

19) Ensure that Air Hoses are laid out as straight as possible to avoid problems

when pressurized.

20) Personnel should only approach the aftercooler when in operation wearing

suitable eye and body protection.

21) Check that all the cam and groove air hose couplings are fully locked, and

the securing clips are fitted before pressurizing the air hoses.

22) Do not unlock the hose cam couplings while the aftercooler is pressurized.

23) The air pressure should not exceed 12 bar (175 P.S.I.)

24) No servicing or maintenance work is to be carried out while the aftercooler is

pressurized.

25) Before carrying out any servicing or maintenance work it is advisable to al-

low the Aftercooler to cool down.

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