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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety is everybody’s business and is based on your use of good common sense. All situations or circumstances
cannot always be predicted and covered by established rules. Therefore, use your past experience, watch out for
safety hazards and be cautious.
Some general safety precautions are given below:
Failure to observe these notices could result in injury to or death of personnel.
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Do not operate unit if safety devices are not operating properly. Check period-
ically. Never bypass safety devices.
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Keep fingers and clothing away from revolving fan, belts and sheaves.
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Do not use the air discharge from this unit for breathing -- not suitable for
human consumption.
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Do not loosen or remove the oil filler plug, drain plugs, covers, or break any
connections, etc., in the compressor air or oil system until the unit is shut
down and the air pressure has been relieved.
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Electrical shock will result in injury or death to personnel. Open main discon-
nect switch before working on the control.
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Compressor unit must be grounded in accordance with the National Electrical
Code.
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Disconnect the compressor unit from its power source, tag and lockout
before working on the unit -- this machine is automatically controlled and may
start at any time.
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Do not modify unit without written permission from Manufacturer’s Engineer-
ing Department.
Failure to observe these notices could result in damage to equipment.
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Stop the unit if any repairs or adjustments on or around the compressor are
required.
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An Excess Flow Valve should be on all compressed air supply hoses
exceeding 1/2 inch inside diameter. (OSHA Regulation, Section 1926.302)
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Do not exceed the rated maximum pressure values shown on the nameplate.
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Bearings can be damaged by passage of current. Do not electric weld on the
compressor or base.
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Inspect all pipe and tube connections for looseness or leakage on at least
an annual basis.