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HAZARD
RISK OF BURSTING
Air Tank:
The air tank on your Air Compressor is designed and may be UM coded
(for units with air tanks greater than 6 inch diameter) according to ASME Section VIII,
Div. 1 rules. All pressure vessels should be inspected once every two years. To find
your state pressure vessels inspector, look under the Division of Labor and Industries
in the government section of a phone book .
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 compres-
sor.
•
Modifications or attempted repairs
to the air tank.
•
Never drill into, weld, or make any
modifications to the air tank or its
attachments. Never attempt to
repair a damaged or leaking air
tank. Replace with a new air tank.
•
Unauthorized modifications to the
safety valve or any other compo-
nents which control air tank pres-
sure.
•
The air tank is designed to with-
stand specific operating pressures.
Never make adjustments or parts
substitutions to alter the factory set
operating pressures.
Attachments & accessories:
•
Exceeding the pressure rating of
air tools, spray guns, air operated
accessories, tires, and other inflata-
bles can cause them to explode or
fly apart, and could result in serious
injury.
•
Follow the equipment manufactur-
ers recommendation and never
exceed the maximum allowable
pressure rating of attachments.
Never use compressor to inflate
small low pressure objects such as
children’s toys, footballs, basket-
balls, etc.
HAZARD
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO PREVENT IT
•
Your air compressor is powered by
electricity. Like any other electrically
powered device, If it is not used
properly it may cause electric
shock.
•
Never operate the compressor
outdoors when it is raining or in wet
conditions.
•
Never operate compressor with
protective covers removed or
damaged.
