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DANGER: RIsk TO BREATHING (AspHyxIATION)
WHAT CAn HAppEn
HoW To pREVEnT IT
• The compressed air directly
from your compressor is not
safe for breathing. The air
stream may contain carbon
monoxide, toxic vapors,
or solid particles from the
air tank. Breathing these
contaminant's can cause
serious injury or death.
• Never use air obtained
directly from the compressor
to supply air for human
consumption. The
compressor is not equipped
with suitable filters and in-line
safety equipment for human
consumption.
• Exposure to chemicals
in dust created by
power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities may
be harmful.
• Sprayed materials such as
paint, paint solvents, paint
remover, insecticides, weed
killers, may contain harmful
vapors and poisons.
• Work in an area with good
cross ventilation. Read and
follow the safety instructions
provided on the label or
safety data sheets for the
materials you are spraying.
Always use certified safety
equipment: OSHA/MSHA/
NIOSH respiratory protection
designed for use with your
specific application.
WARNING: RIsk Of BURsTING
On February 26, 2002, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission published Release # 02-108 concerning air com-
pressor tank safety:
Air compressor receiver tanks do not have an infinite life. Tank
life is dependent upon several factors, some of which include
operating conditions, ambient conditions, proper installations,
field modifications, and the level of maintenance. The exact
effect of these factors on air receiver life is difficult to predict.
If proper maintenance procedures are not followed, internal
corrosion to the inner wall of the air receiver tank can cause
the air tank to unexpectedly rupture allowing pressurized air
to suddenly and forcefully escape, posing risk of injury to
consumers.
Your compressor air tank must be removed from service by the
end of the year shown on your tank warning label.
The following conditions could lead to a weakening of the air
tank, and result in a violent air tank explosion:
WHAT CAn HAppEn
HoW To pREVEnT IT
• Failure to properly drain
condensed water from
air tank, causing rust and
thinning of the steel air tank.
• Drain air tank daily or after
each use. If air tank develops
a leak, replace it immediately
with a new air tank or replace
the entire compressor.
