Difference between revisions of "Campbell Hausfeld Air Compressor"

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== This is a work in progress ==
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== Operation ==
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The air compressor provides on-demand compressed air to outlet locations in the space for utility use.  It is typically left powered on (enabled), all the time.  Be aware that it can unexpectedly start at any time.  The tank pressure is typically maintained at 125 psig.  When the tank pressure falls below a low-pressure set point, the unit's electric motor automatically starts to operate the compressor to rebuild/restore the tank pressure.  When the tank pressure reaches a high-pressure set point, the electric motor automatically turns off, stopping the compressor.  It remains enabled to automatically re-setart as needed to maintain tank pressure.
  
'''How to Turn it On'''
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'''How to Turn it On (Enabled)'''
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Notice the red selector switch. Turn it from off to on.  This will enable the automatic operation based on tank pressure
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== Safety ==
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* Realize the enabled air compressor electric motor can and will automatically start at any time.  Avoid entangling body parts in the (potentially) rotating machinery.
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* Realize the compressed air in the tank is an energy source, even after electric power is removed.  Vent the tank to atmospheric pressure before servicing to release this energy source.
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* Realize the compressed air in the lines and at outlet locations is an energy source.  Use caution when making connections and initiating flow to avoid unintended consequences. 
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* Compressed air is typically used to blow sawdust, metal chips, and dust from the equipment.  Wear PPE (eye and ear protection) to avoid injury from contact with such debris.
  
 
== Maintenance ==
 
== Maintenance ==
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'''Drain waste water condensate from the tank'''
 
'''Drain waste water condensate from the tank'''
* Eye wear
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Atmospheric air contains invisible moisture.  When atmospheric air is compressed, the physics of pressure and temperature changes can cause this moisture to condense from the air as liquid water.  This
 
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To know what speed to run the mill you must know:
 
* The type of material
 
* The type of cutter
 

Revision as of 10:35, 24 December 2019

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General

  • Owner/Loaner: LVL1
  • Serial Number: JB 1775139
  • Make/Model: Campbell Hausfeld
  • Arrival Date: circa new space
  • Usability: Yes
  • Contact: David Ortiz-Grob, Jim Kidwell
  • Where: Metal Shop, back left corner
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Operation

The air compressor provides on-demand compressed air to outlet locations in the space for utility use. It is typically left powered on (enabled), all the time. Be aware that it can unexpectedly start at any time. The tank pressure is typically maintained at 125 psig. When the tank pressure falls below a low-pressure set point, the unit's electric motor automatically starts to operate the compressor to rebuild/restore the tank pressure. When the tank pressure reaches a high-pressure set point, the electric motor automatically turns off, stopping the compressor. It remains enabled to automatically re-setart as needed to maintain tank pressure.

How to Turn it On (Enabled) Notice the red selector switch. Turn it from off to on. This will enable the automatic operation based on tank pressure

Safety

  • Realize the enabled air compressor electric motor can and will automatically start at any time. Avoid entangling body parts in the (potentially) rotating machinery.
  • Realize the compressed air in the tank is an energy source, even after electric power is removed. Vent the tank to atmospheric pressure before servicing to release this energy source.
  • Realize the compressed air in the lines and at outlet locations is an energy source. Use caution when making connections and initiating flow to avoid unintended consequences.
  • Compressed air is typically used to blow sawdust, metal chips, and dust from the equipment. Wear PPE (eye and ear protection) to avoid injury from contact with such debris.

Maintenance

The following should be done

Drain waste water condensate from the tank Atmospheric air contains invisible moisture. When atmospheric air is compressed, the physics of pressure and temperature changes can cause this moisture to condense from the air as liquid water. This

  • Secure
  • Loose
  • Do not

AirCompressorWaterDrain.JPG Change the oil in the air compressor

  • Eye wear
  • Secure
  • Loose
  • Do not

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Cutting Speed

The speed File:HY02D223B.pdf is a PDF of the VFD owner's manual, that may be useful to change the settings for the VFD

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