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Air Tank Placement
Is there a rule that states air tanks must be shielded with plexi glass? Do they have to be completely shielded?
This is our first year using pneumatics so we are not sure what the protocol is. |
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There is no rule stating that air tanks must be shielded. However, it is good design practice to place air tanks where they won't get damaged.
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We were going to place them well out of danger, just wondering if they needed to be shielded all around. Thanks.
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The only official rule involving placement of pneumatics is that the emergency relief valve needs to be easily (and safely) accessible.
Of course, there are other things to consider, like previously mentioned, keeping your tanks protected is a good idea. Also having the compressor in a spot where it can be firmly mounted might be smart (They tend to shake and rattle a lot). The compressor can also get very hot. Good airflow might be something to consider, (or use a small fan, like the ones provide in the KOP, to blow cool air over it). |
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As others have said, there isn't a rule explicitly stating that your pneumatics components need to be shielded. Just place them out of danger and you'll be fine. That being said, I have seen other teams wrap their plastic tanks in some sort of netting so that in the event of a blowout, the pieces are decellerated and don't cause serious damage. This may be something you want to consider.
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In the past we have always had a sticker pointing to both the "MAIN BREAKER" and a sticker pointing to the "PRESSURE VALVE" (or something with similar wording). I guess I just mixed the 2 terms up slightly. |
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The gauges need to be easily visible, and the pressure switch needs to be easily accessible.
This is for inspection purposes. If the RI can't easily see the gauges, then the RI can't verify proper pressure. The pressure switch needs to be shorted by the RI to test the pressure relief valve. Ideally, make the gauges easily visible from the location where the switch can be easily shorted. |
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