Product Manual

Polar Air Rotary Screw Compressors
5
Inspection
Prior to using the compressor, check for external
damage that might have occurred during transit.
Make sure pallet-mounted
compressors are firmly secured to the pallet
before moving. NEVER attempt to move a
compressor that is not secure or serious injury
or property damage could result.
A forklift may be necessary for unloading the
Polar Air compressor, and requires a certified
forklift operator, using all forklift safety measures.
Refer to figure 1 for safe unloading procedures.
Forklift Safety
1. Be sure load is secure and well balanced
before moving compressor.
2. Make sure forks are fully engaged and
tipped back before lifting or moving
compressor.
3. Keep load as low as possible and observe
safe operating practices.
Lifting Safety
1. Carefully inspect all lifting equipment and
make sure it is in good condition. Rated
capacity should exceed compressor
weight; the lifting hook has a functional
safety latch or equivalent and is properly
attached to lifting feature.
2. Make sure lifting points are in good
condition and tighten any loose nuts or
bolts before lifting.
3. Use provided lifting feature or appropriate
sling. A sling must be used when moving
compressor with a helicopter or other air-
borne equipment. Be sure to follow
OSHA standards 29 CFR 1910 Subpart N.
4. Use guide ropes or equivalent to prevent
twisting or swinging of the compressor
while it is in the air and NEVER attempt to
lift in high winds. Keep compressor as
low to the ground as possible.
5. Keep persons away and make sure no one
is under the compressor while it is lifted.
6. Only use lifting features provided for
entire compressor package, NEVER use
bolts or other hooks on individual
components to move the compressor.
7. Put compressor on level surface that can
support the weight of the compressor and
loading equipment.
Do not operate unit if damaged
during shipping, handling or use. Bursting
may result, causing injury or property damage.
Remove shipping brackets from
each corner of mounting base before operating
compressor. Refer to Figure 2.
Figure 1: Use Lumber to Protect Compresso
r
Lumber
Mounting Base
Compressor Enclosure
Shipping Bracket
(Remove 4)
Figure 2: Remove Shipping Brackets