SECTION 1: SAFETY
CAS40P 40 CFM / 100 PSIG
PAGE - 2
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An Oshkosh Corporation Company
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Never touch electrical wires or components while the
machine is operating. They can be sources of electrical
shock.
1.3.2
WARNINGS
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DO NOT
EVER USE THIS COMPRESSOR AS A
BREATHING AIR SOURCE. IMT DISCLAIMS ANY
AND ALL LIABILITIES FOR DAMAGE OR LOSS
DUE TO FATALITIES, PERSONAL INJURIES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF AN IMT
COMPRESSOR TO SUPPLY BREATHING AIR.
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DO NOT
perform any modifications to this equipment
without prior factory approval.
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DO NOT
operate the compressor or any of its
systems if there is a known unsafe condition. Disable
the equipment by disconnecting it from its power
source. Install a lock-out tag to identify the equipment
as inoperable to other personnel.
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DO NOT
attempt to service the equipment while it is
operating.
•
DO NOT
use the compressor for purposes other than
for which it is intended. High pressure air can cause
serious and even fatal injuries.
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DO NOT
operate the compressor outside of its
specified pressure and speed ratings. (See
Section
3, Specifications
or refer to the equipment data
plate.)
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DO NOT
use flammable solvents or cleaners for
cleaning the compressor or it parts.
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DO NOT
operate the compressor in areas where
flammable, toxic, or corrosive fumes, or other
damaging substance can be ingested by the
compressor intakes.
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DO NOT
operate the compressor with any by-pass or
other safety systems disconnected or rendered
inoperative.
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Keep arms, hands, hair and other body parts, and
loose clothing away from fans, drive shafts, and other
moving parts.
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DO NOT
operate the compressor with any guards
removed or damaged, or other safety devices
inoperative.
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DO NOT
operate the compressor in enclosed or
confined spaces where ventilation is restricted or
closed-off.
•
DO NOT
install shut-off valves between the
compressor and the compressor receiver tank
(sump).
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Ensure that hoses connected to service valves are
fitted with correctly sized and rated flow limiting
devices which comply with applicable codes.
Pressurized broken or disconnected hoses can whip
causing injuries or damage.
Manual #99905382 Rev 02
(JUNE 2018)
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