Sullair 02250175-949 R01, User Manual

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1.8 ELECTRICAL SHOCK
A. Keep the towing vehicle or equipment carrier,
compressor hoses, tools and all personnel at
least 10 feet (3 m) from power lines and buried
cables.
B. Stay clear of the compressor during electrical
storms! It can attract lightning.
C. Keep all parts of the body and any hand-held
tools or other conductive objects away from
exposed live parts of electrical system. Maintain
dry footing, stand on insulating surfaces and
DO
NOT contact any other portion of the compressor
when making adjustments or repairs to exposed
live parts of the electrical system.
D. Attempt repairs in clean, dry and well lighted and
ventilated areas only.
1.9 LIFTING
A. If the compressor is provided with a lifting bail,
then lift by the bail provided. If no bail is provided,
then lift by sling. Compressors to be air lifted by
helicopter
must not be supported by the lifting
bail, but by slings instead. In any event, lift only in
full compliance with OSHA Standards 29 CFR
1910 subpart N or any other Local, State, Military
and Federal regulations that may apply.
B. Inspect lifting bail and points of attachment for
cracked welds and for cracked, bent, corroded or
otherwise degraded members and for loose bolts
or nuts prior to lifting.
C. Make sure entire lifting, rigging and supporting
structure has been inspected, is in good condition
and has a rated capacity of at least the net weight
of the compressor plus an additional 10% allow-
ance for weight of water, snow, ice, mud, stored
tools, and equipment. If your are unsure of the
weight, then weigh compressor before lifting.
D. Make sure lifting hook has a functional safety
latch or equivalent, and is fully engaged and
latched on the bail.
E. Use guide ropes or equivalent to prevent twisting
or swinging of the compressor once it has been
lifted clear of the ground.
F. DO NOT attempt to lift in high winds.
G. Keep all personnel out from under and away
from the compressor whenever it is suspended.
H. Lift compressor no higher than necessary.
I. Keep lift operator in constant attendance when-
ever compressor is suspended.
J. Set compressor down only on a level surface capa-
ble of supporting at least its net weight plus an
additional 10% allowance for the weight of water,
snow, ice, mud, stored tools, and/or equipment.
K. If the compressor is provided with parking
brakes, make sure they are set, and in any
event, block or chock both sides of all running
wheels before disengaging the lifting hook.
1.10 ENTRAPMENT
A. Make sure all personnel are out of compressor
before closing and engaging enclosure doors.
B. If the compressor is large enough to hold a man
and if it is necessary to enter it to perform service
adjustments, inform other personnel before
doing so, or else secure the access door in the
open position to avoid the possibility of others
closing and possibly latching the door with per-
sonnel inside.
1.11 JUMP STARTING
A. Observe all safety precautions mentioned else-
where in this manual.
B. Batteries may contain hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep flames, sparks
and other sources of ignition away.
C. Batteries contain acid which is corrosive and poi-
sonous.
DO NOT allow battery acid to contact
eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces as serious
personal injury or property damage could result.
Flush any contacted areas thoroughly with water
immediately. Always wear an acid-resistant
apron and face shield when attempting to jump
start the compressor.
D. Remove all vent caps (if so equipped) from the
battery or batteries in the compressor.
DO NOT
permit dirt or foreign matter to enter the open
cells.
E. Check fluid level. If low, bring fluid to proper level
before attempting to jump start (not applicable to
maintenance-free batteries).
F. DO NOT attempt to jump start if fluid is frozen or
slushy. Bring batteries up to at least 60 °F (16
°C) before attempting to jump start or it may
explode.