WARNING: Risk of Bursting
Air Tank:
The following conditions could lead to a weakening of the tank, and result
in a violent tank explosion and could cause property damage or serious injury.
How To Prevent It
What Could Happen
How To Prevent It
What Could Happen
WARNING: Risk from Flying Objects
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1. Failure to properly drain condensed water
from tank, causing rust and thinning of
the steel tank.
Drain tank daily or after each use. If tank
develops a leak, replace it immediately with
a new tank or replace the entire compressor.
Never drill into, weld, or make any
modifications to the tank or its attachments.
The tank is designed to withstand specific
operating pressures. Never make
adjustments or parts substitutions to alter
the factory-set operating pressures.
For essential control of air pressure, you
must install a pressure regulator and
pressure gauge to the air outlet (if not
equipped) of your compressor. Follow the
equipment manufacturer's recommenda-
tions, and never exceed the maximum
allowable pressure rating of attachments.
Never use the compressor to inflate small,
low-pressure objects such as children’s toys,
footballs, basketballs, etc.
2. Modifications or attempted repairs to the
tank.
3. Unauthorized modifications to the
unloader valve, safety valve, or any other
component that controls tank pressure.
4. Excessive vibration can weaken the air
tank and cause a rupture or explosion.
The compressed air stream can cause soft
tissue damage to exposed skin, and can
propel dirt, chips, loose particles,
and small objects at high speed, resulting in
property damage or personal injury.
Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety
glasses with side shields when using the
compressor.
Never point any nozzle or sprayer toward
any part of the body or at other people or
animals.
Always turn the compressor off and bleed
pressure from the air hose and tank before
attempting maintenance or attaching tools
or accessories.
ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES:
Exceeding the pressure rating of air tools,
spray guns, air-operated accessories, tires,
and other inflatables can cause them to
explode or fly apart, and could result in
serious injury.
