BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 7
General 1.2 Introduction
Intended use
Foreseeable misuse
BOGE compressors, including their additional equipment, are exclusively in-
tended for the compression of air.
The air taken in must not contain any explosive or chemically instable gases
or vapours.
Do not exceed the specified final compression temperature.
BOGE compressors are designed for stationary operation.
Ensure that they are only installed and operated in dry and clean rooms.
Operation and control are designed to be executed by trained and authorized
operators.
The emergency stop device of the compressor (emergency stop switch/button)
is exclusively intended to switch off the compressor in case of emergency.
Never direct the produced compressed air towards persons.
Danger to life!
WARNING!
Statement concerning the use of this equipment for breathing air and/
or aqua lung service. If the model number on this air compressor contains
the letters "BAP", the compressor is suitable for use in breathing air services.
In the absence of such a designation, the compressor is NOT considered as
capable of producing air of brathing quality. For a compressor to be capable
of use in breathing air services it must be fitted with additional specialized
equipment to properly filter and/or purify the air to meet all applicable federal,
state and local laws, rules, regulations and codes, such as, but not limited to,
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, Compressed Gas Association Commodity Speci
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fication G-7, 1-1966, Grade D Breathing Air and/or Canadian Standards
Association. Should the Purchaser and/or User fail to add such specialized
equipment and proceeds to use the compressor for brathing air service, the
Purchaser/User assumes all liability resulting therefrom without any respon
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sibility or liability being assumed by BOGE COMPRESSORS.
The Purchaser is urged to include the above provision in any agreement for
any resale of this compressor.
This BOGE compressor is not explosion protected.
Do not operate in explosive areas or in a possibly explosive atmosphere!
Do not operate the compressor in rooms in which extreme dust, toxic or flam-
mable vapours and gases may occur.
The emergency stop device of the compressor (emergency stop switch/but-
ton) may not be used for operational tripping of the compressor. Make sure
to actuate the OFF button for operational tripping of the compressor.
The following is not permitted:
– Exceeding the final compression pressure indicated on the type plate.
– Altering the safety devices and safety cladding or placing them out of
operation.
– Removing or painting over signs and symbols on the compressor.
– Operation of the compressor by unauthorized or untrained persons.
– Operation of the compressor with removed cladding or safety devices.