Van Air Systems AC 10-1 to 40-1 - Manual

PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. © 1995 VAN AIR SYSTEMS INC. 2950 MECHANIC STREET, LAKE CITY, PA 16423 PAGE 1
AUGUST 1995
P/N 32-0224
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
AIR-COOLED AFTERCOOLER
FOR COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS
MODELS AC-10-1 thru AC-40-1
WARNING
BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES, TURN OFF ELECTRICAL POWER AND
COMPLETELY DEPRESSURIZE THE UNIT. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT.
NEVER REMOVE, REPAIR, OR REPLACE ANY ITEM ON THIS UNIT WHILE IT IS UNDER PRESSURE.
WHEN INSTALLING THIS UNIT, ALWAYS COMPLY WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND ALL OTHER
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL CODES.
NEVER OPERATE THIS AFTERCOOLER IF THERE IS A LEAK IN THE CORE. IMMEDIATELY TAKE THE UNIT OUT OF
SERVICE AND FIX OR REPLACE THE CORE.
NEVER OPERATE THE AFTERCOOLER ABOVE THE MAXIMUM RATED OPERATING CONDITIONS, AS OUTLINED IN
SECTION 3.1.
NEVER REMOVE THE FAN GUARD WHILE THE AFTERCOOLER IS OPERATING. CONTACT WITH THE ROTATING FAN
BLADE(S) MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
DURING NORMAL OPERATION, THE INLET PIPING MAY REACH TEMPERATURES OF 150 o F TO 400 o F. CONTACT WITH
THE PIPING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
1.1 HANDLING THE AFTERCOOLER
CAUTION
NEVER LIFT THE AFTERCOOLER BY THE CORE OR
INLET AND OUTLET..
WHEN MOVING OR LIFTING THE UNIT, PROTECT
THE CORE FROM ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE.
Take extreme care when unpacking, moving or installing. The
core is exposed. Damage to the core or fins may render the
unit inoperable.
1.2 EQUIPMENT CHECK
Inspect the aftercooler for any damage that may have
occured during shipment. Inspect all items shipped with
the unit.
IF THE UNIT HAS BEEN DAMAGED DURING SHIPMENT:
(1) Notify carrier immediately
(2) DO NOT operate the unit before consulting factory
HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 1