SECTION 1
®SULLAIR®
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3700 Operator’s Manual and Parts List
1.3 PRESSURE RELEASE
A. Install an appropriate flow-limiting valve between
the service air outlet and the shut-off (throttle)
valve, either at the compressor or at any other
point along the air line, when an air hose
exceeding 13mm inside diameter is to be
connected to the shut-off (throttle) valve, to
reduce pressure in case of hose failure, per
OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.302(b)(7) and/or
any applicable Federal, State and Local codes,
standards and regulations.
B. When the hose is to be used to supply a manifold,
install an additional appropriate flow-limiting valve
between the manifold and each air hose
exceeding 13mm inside diameter that is to be
connected to the manifold to reduce pressure in
case of hose failure.
C. Provide an appropriate flow-limiting valve at the
beginning of each additional 23m of hose in runs
of air hose exceeding 13mm inside diameter to
reduce pressure in case of hose failure.
D. Flow-limiting valves are listed by pipe size and
flow-rated. Select appropriate valves accordingly,
in accordance with their manufacturer’s
recommendations.
E. DO NOT use air tools that are rated below the
maximum rating of the compressor. Select air
tools, air hoses, pipes, valves, filters and other
fittings accordingly. DO NOT exceed
manufacturer’s rated safe operating pressures for
these items.
F. Secure all hose connections by wire, chain or
other suitable retaining device to prevent tools or
hose ends from being accidentally disconnected
and expelled.
G. Open fluid filler cap only when compressor is not
running and is not pressurized. Shut down the
compressor and bleed the sump (receiver) to zero
internal pressure before removing the cap.
H. Vent all internal pressure prior to opening any line,
fitting, hose, valve, drain plug, connection or other
component, such as filters and line oilers, and
before attempting to refill optional air line anti-icer
systems with antifreeze compound.
I. Keep personnel out of line with and away from the
discharge opening of hoses or tools or other
points of compressed air discharge.
J. Use air at pressures less than 2.1 bar for cleaning
purposes, and then only with effective chip
guarding and personal protective equipment per
OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.242 (b) and/or any
applicable Federal, State, and Local codes,
standards and regulations.
K. DO NOT engage in horseplay with air hoses as
death or serious injury may result.
1.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION
A. Clean up spills of lubricant or other combustible
substances immediately, if such spills occur.
B. Shut off the compressor and allow it to cool. Then
keep sparks, flames and other sources of ignition
away and DO NOT permit smoking in the vicinity
when checking or adding lubricant or when
refilling air line anti-icer systems with antifreeze
compound.
C. DO NOT permit fluids, including air line anti-icer
system antifreeze compound or fluid film, to
accumulate on, under or around acoustical
material, or on any external surfaces of the air
compressor. Wipe down using an aqueous
industrial cleaner or steam clean as required. If
necessary, remove acoustical material, clean all
surfaces and then replace acoustical material.
Any acoustical material with a protective covering
that has been torn or punctured should be
replaced immediately to prevent accumulation of
liquids or fluid film within the material. DO NOT
use flammable solvents for cleaning purposes.
D. Disconnect and lock out all power at source prior
to attempting any repairs or cleaning of the
compressor or of the inside of the enclosure, if
any.
E. Keep electrical wiring, including all terminals and
pressure connectors in good condition. Replace
any wiring that has cracked, cut, abraded or
otherwise degraded insulation, or terminals that
are worn, discolored or corroded. Keep all
terminals and pressure connectors clean and
tight.
F. Keep grounded and/or conductive objects such as
tools away from exposed live electrical parts such
as terminals to avoid arcing which might serve as
a source of ignition.
G. Remove any acoustical material or other material
that may be damaged by heat or that may support
combustion and is in close proximity, prior to
attempting weld repairs.
H. Keep suitable fully charged Class BC or ABC fire
extinguisher or extinguishers nearby when
servicing and operating the compressor.
I. Keep oily rags, trash, leaves, litter or other
combustibles out of and away from the
compressor.
J. DO NOT operate the compressor without proper
flow of cooling air or water or with inadequate flow
of lubricant or with degraded lubricant.
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