Maximum Pressure. Compressed air driven gas booster DLE, 8DLE, 14DLE, MDLE, SDLE Installation and operating manual

Key information! Follow the manual for safe and proper use. Keep the manual near the machine for later reference. MAXIMATOR GmbH Lange Straße 6 99734 Nordhausen Germany Phone: +49 3631 9533-0 e-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.maximator.de Warranty and liability: As a general rule, the “General Terms and Conditions” of Maximator GmbH shall apply. These terms and conditions are available at http://www.maximator.de. Warranty and liability claims shall not be accepted if they can be attributed to one or more of the causes mentioned in this manual or explicitly stipulated below: – – – – – –...

General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information regarding this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Order code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rating plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Explanation of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List of abbreviations and formula signs used . . . . . . . . ....

Prerequisites for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gas booster installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation of connecting lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the drive air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control air connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the inlet line and outlet line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temperature class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation with combustible operating fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

General information Information regarding this manual Maximator gas boosters can be used for a variety of applications. They are used to deliver gases and compress them to high pressures. This manual applies to all gas boosters with the following options in the order code: DLE, 8DLE, 14DLE, MDLE, SDLE and a serial number above 23000001. The general drawing included is an integral part of this manual, and must be stored with it. Order code The order code for gas boosters is structured as follows: b Number of drive pistons without = 1 drive piston 2= 2 drive pistons 3= 3 drive pistons c Thread...

Rating plate The rating plate is located on the drive cylinder of the gas booster and contains the following information:1: 1 Maximum permitted operating pressure 2 Compressed air driven gas booster 3 Type (specifications from the or der code) 4 Maximum drive pressure 5 Minimum inlet pressure 6 Calendar week/year of manufac 7 Article number 8 Serial number 9 Gear ratio 10 Manufacturer contact information 11 Label according to applied guidelines 12 Operating temperature range Individual gas boosters may have different rating plates, e.g. made of metal

Explanation of symbols DANGER This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a hazardous situation which - if not avoided - may lead to severe injuries or death. WARNING This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which - if not avoided - may lead to severe injuries or death. CAUTION This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which - if not avoided - may lead to light or minor injuries. NOTICE This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which - if not avoided...

List of abbreviations and formula signs used Abbreviation Tab. 1-2 Formula symbol Qualification of the personnel Only qualified personnel who are specialised and have been trained to do so must work on the product. Allowing unqualified personnel to work on the product or enter the danger zone creates hazards which could lead to death, severe injuries and significant property damage.

Safety and protection measures The following sections stipulate the residual risks associated with the product, even when used as intended. In order to reduce the risk of personal injuries and material damage, and to prevent hazardous situations, you must observe the safety information listed in this section and the warnings in all other sections of this manual. Personal protective equipment Personal protective equipment (in other sections also referred to as PPE) protects personnel from occupational safety and health hazards while at work. Wearing personal protective equipment may be required...

Work and danger zone The danger zone comprises the entire area surrounding the product. The hazards associated with the product and the danger zone depend on the application and the installation location. The danger zone should therefore be determined by the user. During assessment, check the following leak points: Tab. 2-2 Leak point danger zone Non obvious hazards Using asphyxiant operating fluids, e.g. nitrogen, can lead to severe injuries or death by asphyxiation. Assess the risk for the equipment in the risk assessment. The following are some potential corrective actions: - Operate the gas...

Safety and protection measures 2.5.2 Risk of injury posed by noise The noise level emitted in the work area depends on the mounting and application. Assess the risk for the equipment in the risk assessment. Hazardous operating fluids Improper use of operating fluids can lead to serious accidents resulting in death. Assess the risk for the equipment in the risk assessment. Active leaks can lead to serious accidents resulting in death. Assess the risk for the equipment in the risk assessment.