Scott Safety Simple - Starting and Operating the Compressor System; Operator Responsibilities and Introduction; Working with Compressed Air Safety Precautions

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Stationary Air Compressor System Operating Instructions
3 - Starting and Operating the Stationary Air Compressor System
The misuse of compressed air can cause severe
injury or death. Take every precaution in the use
of compressed air. Always remember to release all
residual air pressure from the compressor system
before repairing or doing maintenance work.
Working with Compressed Air
High-pressure air can be dangerous.
NEVER tighten, loosen, or adjust any type of tting that
is under pressure.
NEVER adjust a safety relief valve. The valve is installed
to prevent overloading the air compressor and related
system components. Interfering with this setting can
result in serious damage or injury.
NEVER perform any service on this equipment unless
the electric power is switched OFF at the main terminal,
the compressor is completely stopped, and all residual
air pressure has been released from the system. Follow
the recommendations of the OSHA Lock Out/Tag Out
procedures or your organization’s safety procedures.
NEVER pass in front of an air outlet when compressed air
is being released. High pressure air could cause injury.
NEVER attempt to straighten or reuse bent tubes or
utilize any damaged ttings.
NEVER charge a breathing apparatus or ASME storage
cylinder beyond the rated working pressure.
NEVER ll a breathing air cylinder that has not been
inspected according to this instruction and veried to be
acceptable for lling.
REMEMBER - Compressed air can kill. Treat it with
respect.
Training is required before use of this equipment.
Improper use of this equipment may result in serious
injury or death. Improper use includes, but is not
limited to, use without adequate training, disregard of
the warnings and instructions contained herein and
failure to inspect and maintain this equipment.
The operator of the Stationary Breathing Air System
must be fully trained before operating the equipment.
The operator is responsible for:
• Pre-Operational Checks,
• Safe operation of the compressor including checking
all installed system monitors (such as CO or dew
point),
• Reporting any service notices for routine maintenance
or any notices for out-of-tolerance conditions,
• Responding promptly and properly to any out-of-
tolerance conditions that may occur,
• Proper shutdown of the equipment.
The operator must be trained in charging breathing
air cylinder as well as the hazards of working with
compressed air.
The System Administrator who has the responsibility for
setup and maintenance of this equipment must inform
the operator what features have been ENABLED and are
available to the operator including System Overrides.
Introduction