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Oilless Compressors
General Safety
Information
Since the air compressor and other
components used (filters, lubricators,
hoses, etc.), make up a high pressure
pumping system, the following safety
precautions must be observed at all times:
1. Read all manuals included
with this product carefully.
Be thoroughly familiar with
the controls and the proper
use of the equipment.
2. Follow all local electrical and safety
codes as well as in the US, National
Electrical Codes (NEC) and Occupational
Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
3. Only persons well acquainted with
these rules of safe operation should
be allowed to use the compressor.
4. Keep visitors away and NEVER allow
children in the work area.
5. Wear safety glasses and
use hearing protection
when operating the
pump or unit.
6. Do not stand on or use the pump or
unit as a handhold.
7. Before each use, inspect compressed
air system and electrical components
for signs of damage, deterioration,
weakness or leakage. Repair or
replace defective items before using.
8. Check all fasteners at frequent
intervals for proper tightness.
Motors, electrical equipment
and controls can cause
electrical arcs that will ignite
a flammable gas or vapor. Never
operate or repair in or near a
flammable gas or vapor. Never store
flammable liquids or gases in the
vicinity of the compressor.
Compressor parts may be hot
even if the unit is stopped.
9. Keep fingers away from a running
compressor; fast moving and hot
parts will cause injury and/or burns.
10. If the equipment should start to
abnormally vibrate, STOP the
engine/motor and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
11. To reduce fire hazard, keep
engine/motor exterior free of oil,
solvent, or excessive grease.
Never
remove or
attempt to adjust safety valve. Keep
safety valve free from paint and other
accumulations.
Never attempt to repair or
modify a tank! Welding,
drilling or any other
modification will weaken the tank
resulting in damage from rupture or
explosion. Always replace worn or
damaged tanks.
Drain liquid from tank daily.
13. Tanks rust from moisture build-up,
which weakens the tank. Make sure
to drain tank daily and inspect
periodically for unsafe conditions
such as rust formation and corrosion.
14. Fast moving air will stir up dust and
debris which may be harmful. Release
air slowly when draining moisture or
depressurizing the compressor system.
SPRAYING PRECAUTIONS
Do not spray flammable
materials in vicinity of open
flame or near ignition
sources including the compressor unit.
15. Do not smoke when spraying paint,
insecticides, or other flammable
substances.
16. Use a face mask/
respirator when spraying
and spray in a well
ventilated area to prevent
health and fire hazards.
17. Do not direct paint or other sprayed
material at the compressor. Locate
compressor as far away from the
spraying area as possible to
minimize overspray accumulation
on the compressor.
18. When spraying or cleaning with
solvents or toxic chemicals, follow
the instructions provided by the
chemical manufacturer.
HOSE PRECAUTIONS
19. Inspect hose before use.
Do not exceed working
pressure marked on hose.
Do not
twist, bend knot, or abrade hose.
20. Do not wrap hose around body.
Keep
away from hot surfaces and chemicals.
Installation
LOCATION
It is extremely important to use the
compressor in a clean, well ventilated
area where the surrounding air
temperature will not be more than 100°F.
A minimum clearance of 18 inches
between the compressor and a wall is
required because objects could
obstruct air flow.
Do not
locate the
compressor air inlet near steam, paint
spray, sandblast areas or any other
source of contamination. This debris
will damage the motor.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
1. This product is for use on a nominal
120 volt circuit and has a grounding
plug that looks like the plug illustrated
in Figure 1. Make sure the product is
connected to an outlet having the
same configuration as the plug. This
product must be grounded. In the
event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces risk of electrical
shock by providing an escape wire for
electric current. This product is
equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with an appropriate
grounding plug. Plug must be plugged
into an outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
Improper use of grounding
plug can result in a possible
risk of electrical shock!
Do not
use a
grounding adapter with this product!
TEST
RESET
Figure 1 - Grounding Method
Grounding
Pin
Grounded Outlet
MANUAL
