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INTRODUCTION
The Radex filtration System (Comprising
of the Radex Airline Filter and Radex
CO Monitor) meets the following
specifications when used in accordance
with the User Instruction Manual.
ANSI / Compressed Gas Association
Commodity Specification for Air,
G-7.1-1989.
Federal OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134
“Compressor Operations for breathing
Air” Army Corps of Engineers EM385-1-1,
Section 30.F.04.
OSHA Regulations place the responsibility
for the quality of compressed breathing
air with the user. Compliance with
federal, state, or local regulations is
the responsibility of the user and this
statement does not supersede any existing
rules, regulations, or laws which may
apply. The Radex Filtration system meets
or exceeds CGA Grade-D specifications
for air quality as adopted by OSHA, when
the components are used in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions and
recommendations, the “system” meets
or exceeds federal regulations presently
in force. The user is under obligation to
comply with any changes in the law or
regulations which may occur.
The Breathing air supply compressor must
be located in a safe, clean ambient air
environment, constructed and situated
so as to prevent entry of contaminated air
into the air supply system and as detailed
in OSHA Regulation (29 CFR 1910.134(i))
Total system Grade-D air quality must
be tested at the time of initial setup. This
“safe” location must be tested periodically
using the correct instruments to ensure
clean ambient air quality on a consistent
basis. If the compressor is moved, retesting
air quality is recommended. Should the
compressor location or environment
significantly change, the air quality should
be retested. The compressor filters and oil
level should be checked daily and changed
during regular scheduled maintenance or
when contaminated.
The Radex Airline Filter Part No. 04-900 is
not capable of removing Carbon Monoxide
and other toxic Gases from the Compressed
Air and requires the Radex CO Monitor Part
No. 08-200 to be connected to complete
a system that is compliant with OSHA
regulation 1910.134(i)(7) “For oil-lubricated
compressors, the employer shall use a high-
temperature or carbon monoxide alarm, or
both, to monitor carbon monoxide levels. If
only high-temperature alarms are used, the
air supply shall be monitored at intervals
sufficient to prevent carbon monoxide in
the breathing air from exceeding 10 ppm.”