Compression Technologies and Services
Section 2.0 – Safety & Warranty
Basic Compressor Services Training
Compression Technologies and Services
SAFETY
 Observe common sense precautions
 Carelessness can lead to serious injury
 Operators manual: Follow all of the safety instructions
 Safety Guidelines:
» PPE
» Electrical Enclosures properly Installed and Grounded
» No Toxic/flammable fumes in area
» Filtration of discharge air
» Compressed air dangers
» Hot oil
» Guards in place
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SAFETY – “E-Stop emergency stop button
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SAFETY – “Lock Out – Tag Out”
Block Valve
Main Power
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The compressor is a piece of high-speed rotating machinery. The same common sense precautions
should be observed as with any piece of machinery of this type. Carelessness in operation or in
maintenance could result in serious injury to personnel. Follow all of the safety instructions in the
compressor’s Operator’s manual, and pay particular attention to the guidelines below.
Safety Guidelines
1) Read and become familiar with the contents of the Operations and Maintenance Manual before
starting the compressor.
2) Be certain that all electrical enclosures and components are correctly installed and grounded
according to any applicable national and local codes.
3) Do not rewire the control panel without express written consent from the company.
4) Do not operate the compressor in areas where there is any possibility of its ingesting flammable or
toxic fumes.
5) Do not use unfiltered discharge air for breathing or for food processing, since, to do so could cause
severe injury or death.
6) If air from the compressor is to be used for breathing or food processing, first consult a filtration
specialist for additional filtration and treatment equipment to ensure that all applicable health and
safety standards are met.
7) Wear appropriate eye and / or hearing protection when the compressor is operating.
8) Do not operate the compressor at pressures exceeding the nameplate rating.
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Safety Guidelines – (cont.)
9) Do not play with compressed air or use it carelessly.
10) Some surfaces of the compressor and motor have high surface temperatures. Keep hands and
other body parts away from those areas while the compressor is operating or recently shut down.
11) Keep the area of compressor installation clean and tidy, and avoid leaving tools, rags, or loose parts
on compressor or drive parts.
12) Do not remove the protective guards when the compressor is operating.
13) Always close the discharge block valve and relieve the system of pressure before removing any
caps or plugs and/or before servicing the compressor.
14) Since hot oil under pressure could cause injury, allow ten minutes cooling time after the oil pump is
shut down before removing the oil filter.
15) Periodically check all safety devices for proper operation.
Safety Disclaimer
• The owner, lessor or operator of the compressor is hereby notified and forewarned that any failure to
observe common safety precautions, whether stated herein or not, may result in damage or injury.
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Ingersoll Rand disclaims responsibility or liability for damage caused by failure to observe those
specified, or other common precautions or by failure to exercise ordinary caution, common sense
and due care required in operating or handling the compressor even though not expressly specified
above.
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SAFETY LABELS
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SAFETY LABELS (cont.)
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SAFETY LESSON: Don’t Trust What You Cannot See.
And always wear your safety equipment……
An Air Assessment Engineer on a team of 10 people who optimize air systems across the North
America region is lucky to be alive, thanks to good Safety Practices and his Equipment.
They measure power and pressure in air systems to develop the profile and determine how to reduce
operating costs and improve productivity.
 Customer has two compressors, and requires only one to meet demand. They had been diligent to
ensure the backup unit stays off line. Unit #2 was on line, Unit #1, was not running.
 Customer said unit #1 was shut down and, upon observation, appeared to be completely
disconnected from power since the controller was dark.
 Engineer prepared all the measurement equipment to install on the units, put on all my personal
protective gear and proceeded to successfully install on the running unit. He then prepared the
second logger to hook up to unit 1. He explained to the customer that if it can run, we want to
monitor it, which is standard practice for backup compressors.
 Even though the screen was dark, he put all his safety equipment back on, grabbed my voltage
meter, opened the panel, tested to confirm there wasn’t any power. I noticed that all internal
indicators were also dark.
 Looks Good, no problems right ????
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Safety Lesson (cont.)
And always wear your safety equipment……
 He checked the voltage to the unit on the main power lines and ……SURPRISE !!! meter reads
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voltage, 491 volts. He checked another set of leads – 493 volts.
He Checked it to ground just to make sure, and yes, voltage was present.
He followed the lines back toward the source and found that there was some electrical damage to
the cross bars on the starters.
Something had gone wrong when the unit was running. It shorted out, taking the control voltage
only. This meant that even though all 120V and below was dead due to a short, high voltage was
present!
To put the amp clamp on, he had to grab hold of the wires to move them around. If he had not used
his safety equipment and knowledge of how to safely check for voltage, he could have been
seriously injured. Needless to say, the customer was very pleased when informed of the findings.
Lesson: Don’t ever trust what you cannot see. Always use the utmost safety precautions when working
on or around the equipment. And make sure that all energy sources are secured before you touch any
system – electricity, pneumatics, steam, water, hydraulics and gravity.
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Safety Lesson (cont.)
The NFPA 70 blast suit that this Service Technician is wearing is like the
equipment that was worn by the Engineer when this happened.
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WARRANTY POLICIES
STANDARD WARRANTY
 Ingersoll Rand warrants that the compressor supplied conforms to applicable drawings and
specifications and that the compressor will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a
period of twelve (12) months from the date of initial operation or a period of eighteen (18) months
from the date of shipment, whichever period expires first.
 If, within that period, Ingersoll Rand receives written notice from the purchaser of any alleged defect
in or nonconformance of the compressor and if, in Ingersoll Rand judgment, the compressor does
not conform to the original specifications or is found to be defective in material or workmanship, at its
option Ingersoll Rand will make restitution in one of these ways:
1) By furnishing a service representative to correct the defective workmanship.
2) By repairing or replacing the component upon the component having been returned FOB to the
factory in Buffalo, New York, USA.
3) By returning the full purchase price of the compressor (without interest) to the purchaser.
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Warranty Policies (cont.)
STANDARD WARRANTY
 Ingersoll Rand sole responsibility and the purchaser’s exclusive remedy is limited to such
repair, replacement, or repayment of the full purchase price.
 Equipment and accessories furnished by third parties that are not incorporated in the compressor
package manufactured by Ingersoll Rand are warranted only to the extent of the original
manufacturer’s warranty to Ingersoll Rand.
 There are no other warranties – express, statutory, or implied – including those of merchantability
and/or fitness for purpose. Moreover, there is no affirmation of fact or representation that extends
beyond the description of the face of this warranty.
 This warranty shall be void and Ingersoll Rand shall have no responsibility to repair, replace, or
repay the purchase price of defective or damaged compressors or component parts resulting directly
or indirectly from:
1) The purchaser’s use of repair or replacement parts or supplies not of Ingersoll Rand manufacture
or which have not been recommended by Ingersoll Rand.
2) The purchaser’s failure to store, install, operate, and maintain the compressor according to
Ingersoll Rand written specifications, drawings, and good engineering practice.
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Warranty Policies (cont.)
LIMITATION ON LIABILITY
 Ingersoll Rand total responsibility for any claims, damages, losses, or liabilities arising out of or
related to the performance of the products covered hereunder shall not exceed the original purchase
price.
 In no event shall Ingersoll Rand be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential
damages of any character, including but not limited to:
1) Loss of use of productive facilities or equipment.
2) Lost profits, property damage, and/or expenses incurred in reliance on Ingersoll Rand
performance hereunder.
3) Lost production, whether suffered by the purchaser or any other third party.
 Ingersoll Rand disclaims all liability for any and all costs, claims, demands, expenses, or
other damages, either direct or indirect, incident to all property damage arising out of any
cause of action based on strict liability.
UNAUTHORIZED REPAIR
 In the event that the owner allows the compressor to be serviced or repaired by unauthorized
personnel, the coverage of the original warranty policy will be automatically terminated.
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Warranty Policies (cont.)
EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAMS
 Ingersoll Rand offers an extended warranty program on the compressor Gas End (gearbox &
internals), in conjunction with a formal, documented, preventive maintenance program.
 Details of these programs are defined with the sale of the Service Agreement.
 Always consider the Service Agreement before conducting any maintenance or related activity.
Programs “may” include:
 5 years warranty coverage on the compressors Gas End (some exclusions may apply).
 Regular visits by a factory authorized representative to perform/verify the following:
1) Review control settings, resurge test the machine, retune the control valves as needed.
2) Verify customer maintenance logs recording the activities or checks made on the machine.
3) Review general condition of the machine and discuss any issues noted by the operators.
 Annual supply of preventive maintenance parts and replacement TurboBlend® oil as needed (based
on quarterly lab analysis of required oil samples).
 Discounts on additional services not covered.
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