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Speedaire Operating Instructions
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Description
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR
SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read
the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
Safety Symbols
Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates important
information, that if not followed, may
cause damage to equipment.
Unpacking
After unpacking the unit, inspect carefully for
any damage that may have
occurred during transit. Make sure to
tighten fittings, bolts, etc., before
putting unit into service.
Do not operate unit if damaged during
shipping, handling or use.
Damage may result in bursting and
cause injury or property damage.
General Safety Information
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING:
This product contains
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects
and/or reproductive harm.
This product contains
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Some dust contains
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm such as asbestos and
lead in lead based paint
To reduce
the risk of injury, read the
instruction manual.
GENERAL SAFETY
Since the air compressor and other
components (material pump, spray guns,
filters, lubricators, hoses, etc.) used, 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 the United
States 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 unit.
6. Do not stand on or use the 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.
Breathable Air Warning
This compressor/pump is NOT
equipped and should NOT be used
“as is” to supply breathing quality
air. For any application of air for
human consumption, you must fit
the air compressor/pump with suitable
in-line safety and alarm equipment.
This additional equipment is
necessary to properly filter and purify
the air to meet minimal specifications
for Grade D breathing as described
in Compressed Gas Association
Commodity Specification G 7.1 -
1966, OSHA 29 CFR 1910. 134, and/
or Canadian Standards Associations
(CSA).
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
In the event the compressor is used
for the purpose of breathing air
application and proper in-line safety
and alarm equipment is not
simultaneously used, existing
warranties are void, and Dayton
Electric Mfg. Co. disclaims any liability
whatsoever for any loss, personal
injury or damage.
General Safety Rules