Craftsman 16781 - Professional 80 Gal. Vertical Air Compressor Owner's Manual page 5

I_1_ ISK OF SERIOUS iNJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
WHEN TRANSPORTING COMPRESSOR
WHAT CAN HAPPEN ! HOW TO PREVENT iT
Oil can leak or spill and could • Always place compressor on a
result in fire or breathing hazard; protective mat when transporting
serious injury or death can result, oil I to protect against damage to vehicle
leaks will damage carpet, paint or from leaks. Remove compressor
other surfaces n veh c es or tra ers. from vehicle immediately upon
_]_ 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
Failure to properly drain condensed
water from air tank, causing rust and
thinning of the steel air tank.
Modifications or attempted repairs to
the air tank.
Unauthorized modifications to the
safety valve or any other components
which control air tank pressure.
Excessive vibration can weaken the
air tank of a stationary compressor
and cause an explosion.
Attachments & accessories:
Exceeding the pressure rating of
air tools, spray guns, air operated
accessories, tires, and other I
inflatables can cause them to I
explode o! f!y apart, and could result
n set ous n ury.
HOW TO PREVENT iT
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.
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.
The air tank is designed to withstand
specific operating pressures.
Never make adjustments or parts
substitutions to alter the factory set
operating pressures.
The compressor must be properly
mounted, see "Anchoring" under
Installation.
Follow the equipment manufacturers
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, basketballs, etc.
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