Boss Industries Bullet 2, Service And Maintenance User Manual

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Installation & Operation
This air compressor should be installed only by those who have been trained and delegated to do so and
who have read and understand the manual. Failure to follow the instructions, procedures, and safety
precautions in this manual may result in accidents and injuries.
Install, use, and operate this air compressor only in full compliance with all pertinent O.S.H.A., Federal,
State, and Local codes or requirements in addition to Auto Crane and any company’s regulations.
Do not modify this compressor except with written factory approval.
6.1 System Installation Overview
6.2 Lifting
Boss Industries Inc. offers a lifting bail option for routine lifting, loading onto trucks, etc. Compressors to be
air lifted by helicopter must not be supported by the lifting provision, but by slings with appropriate spreader
bars. Lift only in full compliance with OSHA standards 29 CFR 1910 subpart N.
Inspect lifting provision for cracked welds and for cracked, bent, corroded or otherwise degraded members
prior to lifting.
Make sure entire lifting, rigging and supporting structure has been inspected, is in good condition and had a
rated capacity of at least the net weight of the compressor plus and additional 10% allowance for the weight
of snow, ice, mud or stored tools and equipment. If you are unsure of the weight, then weigh the
compressor before lifting.
Make sure lifting hook has a functional safety latch, or equivalent, and is fully engaged once it has been lifted
clear of the ground.
Do not attempt to lift in high winds.
Keep all personnel out from under and away from the compressor when suspended.
Lift compressor slowly and smoothly, without jerking.
Lift compressor no higher than necessary.
Keep lift operators in constant attendance whenever compressor is suspended.
Set compressor down only on level surfaces capable of supporting at least its net weight plus an additional
10% allowance for the weight of snow, ice, mud or stored tools and equipment.