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standards 29 CFR 1910 subpart N and/or any appli-
cable Federal, State, and Local codes, standards
and regulations.
B. Inspect points of attachment for cracked welds
and for cracked, bent, corroded or otherwise
degraded members and for loose bolts or nuts prior
to lifting.
C. Make sure entire lifting, rigging and supporting
structure has been inspected, is in good condition
and has a rated capacity of at least the net weight
of the compressor plus an additional 10%
allowance for weight of snow, ice, mud or stored
tools and equipment. If your are unsure of the
weight, then weigh compressor before lifting.
D. Make sure lifting hook has a functional safety
latch or equivalent, and is fully engaged and latched
on the bail or slings.
E. Use guide ropes or equivalent to prevent twisting
or swinging of the compressor once it has been lift-
ed clear of the ground.
F. DO NOT attempt to lift in high winds.
G. Keep all personnel out from under and away
from the compressor whenever it is suspended.
H. Lift compressor no higher than necessary.
I. Keep lift operator in constant attendance when-
ever compressor is suspended.
J. Set compressor down only on a level surface
capable of safely supporting at least its weight and
its loading unit.
1.10 ENTRAPMENT
A. If the compressor enclosure, if any, is large
enough to hold a person and if it is necessary to
enter it to perform service adjustments, inform other
personnel before doing so, or else secure and tag
the access door in the open position to avoid the
possibility of others closing and possibly latching
the door with personnel inside.
B. Make sure all personnel are out of compressor
before closing and latching enclosure doors.
1.11 JUMP STARTING
A. Observe all safety precautions mentioned else-
where in this manual.
B. Batteries may contain hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep flames, sparks and
other sources of ignition away.
C. Batteries contain acid which is corrosive and poi-
sonous.
DO NOT allow battery acid to contact
eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces as serious
personal injury or property damage could result.
Flush any contacted areas thoroughly with water
immediately. Always wear an acid-resistant apron
and face shield when attempting to jump start the
compressor.
D. Remove all vent caps (if so equipped) from the
battery or batteries in the compressor. DO NOT
permit dirt or foreign matter to enter the open cells.
E. Check fluid level. If low, bring fluid to proper level
before attempting to jump start (not applicable to
maintenance-free batteries).
F. DO NOT attempt to jump start if fluid is frozen or
slushy. Bring batteries up to at least 60°F (16°C)
before attempting to jump start or it may explode.
G. Cover open cells of all compressor batteries with
clean dampened cloths before attempting to jump
start.
H. Attempt to jump start only with a vehicle having
a negative ground electrical system with the same
voltage, and is also equipped with a battery or bat-
teries of comparable size or larger than supplied in
the compressor. DO NOT attempt to jump start
using motor generator sets, welders or other
sources of DC power as serious damage may
result.
I. Bring the starting vehicle alongside the compres-
sor, but DO NOT permit metal to metal contact
between the compressor and the starting vehicle.
J. Set the parking brakes of both the compressor (if
provided) and the starting vehicle or otherwise
block both sides of all wheels.
K. Place the starting vehicle in neutral or park, turn
off all non-essential accessory electrical loads and
start its engine.
L. Use only jumper cables that are clean, in good
condition and are heavy enough to handle the start-
ing current.
Section 1
SAFETY
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