Stop button for a compressor, remote.

[Mr Mike]

You could put a stop & start remote if you comply with the relevant requirements, you would need as a minimum a compliant e-stop adjacent to the compressor to remain, also you would need a means of emergency isolation of the electrical energy which was lockable to comply with PUWER98 adjacent to the compressor.
You will need to check that as you are modifying the controls of a machine that it remains compliant with PUWER98 & if the starter is built into the compressor, then you must review the status of the CE marking if you propose a modification as modifying a CE marked machine invalidates the existing CE marking which then means the machine will no longer comply with PUWER98 regulations.
You should really re CE the machine after the mod, not easy as you are not the maker.

There are 2 things you can do really do the job as you see best and take the risk on any issues that may arise, or walk away, I know what I do!

You should do the mod to meet the requirements of the relevant legislation and referenced standards though.

Thank you for you reply. I take onboard the points you have raised. The switch isolator is situated immediately in front of the compressor controls and has the facility to be locked off. I will discuss the points you have raised in your post with the client and see where we go from there. Thanks for your kind guidance.
Regards Mike.

 

[malcoa]

agreed with netblindpaul, it is certainly do-able and the safety surrounding the issue is largely down to sufficient safe working proceedures such as "lock tag verify". i feel you can perform what is asked by the customer and its then the customers job to ensure the required safety measures are met

 

[Inteificio]

A slight left field post here, but what about fitting a timer circuit to automatically shut it down at the end of the college day?
It would be a lot less work than the remote switch.


An even easier approach would be a big neon sign at the exit of the garage saying "turn of the f""£$^"£$^ compressor".