User manual AEROTECNICA COLTRI MCH-6

[. . . ] Compressore ad alta pressione per aria respirabile e gas tecnici High pressure compressors for pure breathing air and technical gases Compresor de alta presión para aire respirable y gases técnicos Compresseur haute pression pour air respirable et gaz techniques Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing an AEROTECNICA COLTRI compressor. This manual is provided together with the compressor to aid you in the use of the machine and ensure that your work produces the best possible results. Please read all the instructions and information provided on the following pages. Ensure that the manual is at the disposal of the personnel who will be using/managing the compressor and carrying out any maintenance on it. [. . . ] 5 TANK REFILL IMPORTANT: During refill the operator must be in the work area. WARNING: During bottle refill those not involved in the refill procedure must maintain a safety distance of at least 3 metres. Also, it is forbidden to disconnect the hoses from the fittings or the fill valve while the machine is under pressure. IMPORTANT: If an emergency situation arises during refill shut down the compressor immediately (see "6. The compressor is nevertheless equipped with a safety system that shuts it down automatically when: - The pressure setting on the pressure switch has been reached. Following an emergency shutdown always make sure the cause of the emergency has been eliminated before proceeding with another refill. The working and bottle refill pressures are shown on the bottles themselves. It is forbidden to refill them at a pressure greater than that indicated. ENGLISH To refill bottles with standard connectors (1): - Fit the hose connector (g) to the bottle valve (b). - Screw in the fixing knob (h) until it is completely tightened. To refill bottles with BC connectors (2): - Fit the hose connector (a) to the bottle valve (b). - Screw in the fixing knob (c) until it is completely tightened. ENGLISH 7 - MAINTENANCE WARNING: Maintenance tasks must only be carried out by the AEROTECNICA COLTRI Customer Assistance Service or qualified personnel. DANGER: All maintenance tasks must be carried out with the compressor off and the power lead unplugged from the mains socket. 1 FOREWORD To obtain the best possible performance from the compressor and ensure a long working life for all its parts it is essential that personnel follow the use and maintenance instructions with extreme diligence. It is thus advisable to read the information below and consult the manual every time an inconvenience arises. For further information please contact our assistance centre: - This type of refill station, designed and built according to the most advanced technological criteria, requires only minimum preventive and routine maintenance. - Before carrying out any maintenance tasks, run checks and/ or controls on the compressor, switch off the compressor, remove the plug from the mains socket. - The residual pressure present in the compressor (pumping circuit) must be released. - During disassembly and re-assembly of the compressor, always use suitable wrenches/tools so as not to damage the relevant components. - Loosen stiff parts with a copper or plastic mallet. - When refitting parts make sure they are clean and lubricated sufficiently. [. . . ] 95 [A] During maintenance or the replacement of parts of the pneumatic system, particular care must be given to avoid the introduction or insertion of foreign bodies in the circuit, even small parts, as they could cause operating problems and compromise the safety of the machine. 96 When the maintenance work has been completed and before starting up the machine, check that the pieces that have been replaced and/or the tools used for the repair/ maintenance work, have been removed from the machine. Check that all the safety devices have been fitted and are in good condition. Make sure that all the graphic signs and safety warnings are applied, in good condition and legible. [. . . ]