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SAFETY
1.2
Parking or Locating Compressor
1. Park or locate compressor on a level surface, if possible. If not, park or locate
compressor across grade so the compressor does not tend to roll downhill. DO NOT
park or locate compressor on grades exceeding 15° (27%).
2. Make sure compressor is parked or located on a firm surface that can support its
weight.
3. Park or locate compressor so the wind, if any, tends to carry the exhaust fumes and
radiator heat away from the compressor air inlet openings, and also where the
compressor will not be exposed to excessive dust from the work site.
4. Block or chock both sides of wheels.
1.3
Pressure Release
A. Open the pressure relief valve at least weekly to make sure it is not blocked, closed,
obstructed or otherwise disabled.
B. Install an appropriate flow-limiting valve between the compressor service air outlet
and the shutoff (throttle) valve, when an air hose exceeding 1/2" (13mm) inside
diameter is to be connected to shut-off (throttle) valve, to reduce pressure in case of
failure, per OSHA Standard 20 CFR 1926.302 (b) (7) or any applicable Federal, State
and local codes, standards and regulations.
C. When the hose is to be used to supply a manifold, install an additional appropriate
flow limiting valve between the manifold and each air hose exceeding 1/2" (13mm)
inside diameter that is to be connected to the manifold to reduce pressure in case of
hose failure.
D. Provide an appropriate flow-limiting valve for each additional 75 feet (23 meters) of
hose in runs of air hose exceeding 1/2" (13mm) inside diameter to reduce pressure in
case of hose failure.
E. Flow-limiting valves are listed by pipe size and rated CFM. Select appropriate valve
accordingly.
F. DO NOT use tools that are rated below the maximum rating of this compressor.
Select tools, air hoses, pipes, valves, filters and other fittings accordingly. DO NOT
exceed manufacturer's rated safe operating pressures for these items.
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