Ingersoll-Rand P1IU-A9, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual
for Model P1IU-A9
Portable Air Compressor
© Ingersoll Rand Company
C.C.N. : 80445059
REV.
: A
DATE : MAY 2009
SAFETY
DEFINITIONS______________________________________
•
DANGER
WILL cause DEATH, SEVERE INJURY or
substantial property damage.
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WARNING
CAN cause DEATH, SEVERE INJURY or
substantial property damage.
•
CAUTION
WILL or CAN cause MINOR INJURY or property
damage.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS __________________
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DANGER
INHALATION HAZARD. Will cause serious injury or death.
l Can contain carbon monoxide or other contaminants. Ingersoll
Rand air compressors are not designed, intended or approved
for breathing air. Compressed air should not be used for
breathing air applications unless treated in accordance with
all applicable codes and regulations.
l Do not directly inhale compressed air.
l Follow precautions on container labels before spraying
materials such as paint, insecticide and weed killer.
l
Wear a respirator when spraying.
•
WARNING
FLAMMABLE VAPORS. Can cause a fire or explosion and
result in serious injury or death.
l Do not operate where flammable or explosive liquids or
vapors such as gasoline, natural gas and solvents are
present.
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. Can cause serious injury or death.
l Disconnect power and bleed pressure from tank before
servicing.
l Compressor must be connected to properly grounded circuit.
See grounding instructions in manual.
l Do not operate compressor in wet conditions. Store indoors.
MOVING PARTS. Can cause serious injury.
l Do not operate with guards or shields removed, damaged or
broken.
l Machine may start automatically. Disconnect power before
servicing.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION! READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. RETAIN FOR REFERENCE.
HOT SURFACES. Can cause serious injury. Burns may occur.
l Do not touch the compressor pump, motor or discharge tubing
during or shortly after operation. These parts become hot.
Allow to cool before touching.
HIGH PRESSURE AIR. Can cause serious injury.
l Do not remove, adjust, bypass, change, modify or make
substitutions for safety/relief valves or other pressure control
related devices.
l Do not direct air stream at body.
l Rusted tanks can cause explosion and severe injury or death.
Drain tank daily or after each use. Drain valve located at
bottom of tank.
l Do not over-pressurize the receiver tank or similar vessels
beyond design limits.
l Do not use a receiver tank or similar vessels that fail to meet
the design requirements of the compressor. Contact your
distributor for assistance.
l
Do not drill into, weld or otherwise alter the receiver tank or
similar vessels.
l Do not use air tools or attachments without first determining
the maximum pressure recommended for that equipment.
l Do not point air nozzles or sprayers toward anyone.
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CAUTION
RISK OF BURSTING. Can cause serious injury.
l
Use only suitable air handling parts acceptable for pressure of
not less than the maximum allowable working pressure of the
machine.
FLYING DEBRIS. Can cause serious injury to eyes.
l Wear eye protection at all times.
NOISE HAZARD. Can cause serious injury to ears.
l Wear ear protection at all times.
NOTE
l Do not remove, paint over or deface decals. Replace any
missing decals.
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