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This manual contains information needed to operate and maintain your Airprep System. Read this entire
operations and maintenance manual before using your Airprep System. Pay close attention to the
Rules
for Safer Operation
(Section 1.0), and the Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions identified.
The purpose of safety symbols and explanations are to alert you of the possible hazards and explain how
to avoid them. The safety symbols and explanations do not by themselves eliminate any danger.
However, following the instructions given and taking proper accident prevention measures will greatly
lower the risk of injury to personnel. Below are the three hazard levels as used in this manual.
WHITE LETTERS with RED BACKGROUND
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
BLACK LETTERS with ORANGE BACKGROUND
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
BLACK LETTERS with YELLOW BACKGROUND
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.
This manual contains terms that may be specific to the abrasive blast industry. Understanding these
terms will help you understand the procedures and instructions given in this manual. Please familiarize
yourself with the following terms and refer to them as needed while reading this manual.
Term Definition
Pressure
Vessel
A fabricated tank (or reservoir) that is part of the Airprep System which is filled with
compressed air and deliquescent. (Also referred to as “separator tank” or “vessel”.)
Separator
Tank
A fabricated tank (or reservoir) that is part of the Airprep System which is filled with
compressed air and deliquescent. (Also referred to as “pressure vessel” or “vessel”.)
Pressurize
To manually or automatically fill the Airprep System vessel with compressed air.
Depressurize
To manually or automatically release all the compressed air from inside the Airprep
System vessel. (Also referred to as “blowdown”.)
Blowdown
To manually or automatically release all the compressed air from inside the Airprep
System vessel. (Also referred to as “depressurize”.)
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