Specifications

Installation - Mechanical
The drawing below (Figure 6) shows the recommended space requirement of a good installation. A horizontal
Compressor Unit is shown.
There are many factors which are important in the correct and safe location of the Compressor Unit. These factors
include both environmental conditions as well as accessories that you may purchase.
Locate the Unit in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
The Compressor Units perform at their optimum capabilities when in an environment of temperature 68° F,
atmospheric pressure of 14.7 psi, and relative humidity of 36%. Though this is not possible in a normal working
environment, there are several key things that the Customer can do to ensure that the Compressor works as designed.
These are as follows:
* Place the Unit in a cooler part of the shop. Hot environments may lead to premature Pump failure and excessive
oil bypassing.
* The Area in which the Unit is placed should be relatively dry. Excessive humidity will cause a buildup of moisture
in the Pump (thereby causing possible premature deterioration) as well as water in the oil.
* The Unit should be a minimum of 18” from a building wall or nearest obstruction. This allows maximum air flow
around and over the Unit, thereby having a maximum cooling affect.
* As the Motor provided on the Compressor is a General Purpose (GP), Open Drip Proof (ODP) Motor, the Unit
should be located in a clean area. Dust could find its way into the Motor and cause premature failure. Also,
dust/dirt on the Compressor Pump will cause higher operating temperatures and could result in premature failure.
* Locating the Unit in a separate room, away from the general operations of the shop, will provide a more suitable
environment, as well as containing the noise from the Compressor.
‘Figure 6’
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On-Site Electrics
Where should I locate the Compressor Unit ?
Air Compressors
18” (0.5 m)
minimum
Building Wall,
etc.
Compressor
BeltGuard
Information Bulletin IFB-01
March ‘07
For Sales & Service contact:
CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 [e-mail] www.centrair.ca