Jenny Reciprocating Air Compressors, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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22. Do not permit untrained personnel to maintain or make repairs on this unit.
Only qualif ed personnel should be permitted to make any type of repairs to this unit. Improper repairs
may cause this unit to malfunction which could result in serious injury or death to the operator, repair
person, or bystander.
23. Risk of Asphyxiation.
The pressurized spray from this unit can cause particles as well as vapors to become
airborne. Keep a safe distance from the vapors and airborne particles. Wear
protective breathing apparatus and approved safety equipment. Use only in a well
ventilated area.
Never use the equipment to spray toxic chemicals. The risk of inhalation or contact
with the skin may result in injury or death.
Never attempt to stop or def ect a leak with any part of your body (including the
use of a rag). The risk of injection is present.
Some dust may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
and other reproductive harm. Some of these chemicals are compounds in fertilizers, insecticides,
herbicides, pesticides and arsenic and chromium found in treated lumber.
24. Keep compressor as far away from spraying area as possible. At least 25
feet minimum.
25. Do not leave loose parts, rags, tools, and other foreign matter on the
compressor, drive system, or fan blade.
Loose parts, rags, tools, and other foreign matter can become entangled in the unit or be expelled
from the machine at a high rate of speed. This can result in damage to the machine or serious injury
or death to the operator, repair person, or bystander.
26. All local code requirements for pressure vessels should be investigated to
assure all requirements have been met. Pressure vessels such as the receiver
may require additional ASME code stamping to meet local code(s).
27. Always wear hearing protection when operating or working near the unit.
This unit is capable of producing noise that can be hazardous and can cause hearing
loss. In order to avoid hearing loss, always wear hearing protection when operating or
working near this machine.
28. Do not route hose in a manner that will cause sharp bending, kinking,
cutting, abrasion, or exterior damage.
29. Do not pull on the hose to move the unit, untangle knots, or any other
excessive pulling stress.