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b. Compressed gas containers that are not designed for refillable use
shall not be refilled after use of the original contents.
c. Partially full compressed gas containers containing residual gases
shall be considered as full for purposes of the controls required.
B. On Manufacturing
1. The compressor air intake shall be located where no contamination
from engine exhausts, fuel storage vents, vacuum system discharges,
particulate matter, or odor of any type is anticipated.
2. The intake to medical air compressors shall be located outdoors
above roof level at a minimum distance of three meters (3 m) from
any door, window, exhaust, other intake, or opening in the building,
and a minimum distance of six meter (6 m) above the ground. Intakes
shall be turned down and screened or otherwise be protected against
the entry of vermin or water, with screening that shall be fabricated or
composed of a non-corrosive material such as stainless steel or other
suitable material.
3. Ventilating systems having fans with motors or drive belts located in the
air stream shall not be used as a source of medical air intake.
4. Two or more compressors shall be installed as alternate for
simultaneous demand. Compressors shall be sized to serve peak
demand with the largest compressor out of service.
5. A device shall be provided to automatically activate the additional
compressors if the unit in operation is incapable of adequately
maintaining pressure. A signal indicating that the reserve compressor is
running shall operate a local audio and visual alarm and serve to
activate remote master alarms.
6. Compressors shall be provided with automatic or manual alternation
to allow division of operating time. If automatic alternation of
compressors is not provided, the facility shall arrange a proper
schedule for manual alternation.
7. Each compressor shall be provided with a dedicated disconnect
switch, motor starting device, and overload protection.
The
disconnect switches shall be installed in the electrical circuit ahead of
each motor starter. Where compressor systems having two or more
compressors employ a control transformer or other voltage control
power device, at least two such devices shall be provided. Control
circuits shall be arranged in such a manner that the shutdown of one
compressor does not interrupt the operation of another compressor.
8. Inflatable equipment, devices or balloons shall be pressurized or filled
only with nonflammable gases.
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