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Section 1
SAFETY
tance promptly in case of injury. DO NOT ignore
small cuts and burns as they may lead to infection.
1.7 TOXIC AND IRRITATING SUBSTANCES
A. DO NOT use air from this compressor for respi-
ration (breathing) except in full compliance with
OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1910 and/or any applica-
ble Federal, State or Local codes or regulations.
Death or serious injury can result from inhaling
compressed air without using proper safety
equipment. See OSHA standards and/or any
applicable Federal, State, and Local codes, stan-
dards and regulations on safety equipment.
B. Operate the compressor only in open or ade-
quately ventilated areas.
C. If the compressor is operated indoors, discharge
engine exhaust fumes outdoors.
D. Locate the compressor so that exhaust fumes
are not apt to be carried towards personnel, air
intakes servicing personnel areas or towards the air
intake of any portable or stationary compressor.
E. Locate the compressor or provide a remote inlet
so that it is not likely to ingest exhaust fumes or
other toxic, noxious or corrosive fumes or sub-
stances.
F. Fuels, fluids, coolants, lubricants and battery
electrolyte used in the compressor are typical of the
industry. Care should be taken to avoid accidental
ingestions and/or skin contact. In the event of
ingestion seek medical treatment promptly. DO
NOT induce vomiting if fuel is ingested. Wash with
soap and water in the event of skin contact.
G. Wear an acid-resistant apron and a face shield
or goggles when servicing the battery. If electrolyte
is spilled on skin or clothing, immediately flush with
large quantities of water.
H. Wear goggles or a full face shield when testing
ether starting aid systems or when adding
antifreeze compound to air line anti-icer systems.
Keep openings of valve or atomizer tube of ether
starting aid system pointed away from yourself and
other personnel.
I. If ethyl ether or air line anti-icer system antifreeze
compound enters the eyes or if fumes irritate the
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eyes, they should be washed with large quantities
of clean water for 15 minutes. A physician, prefer-
ably any eye specialist, should be contacted imme-
diately.
J. Ethyl ether used in diesel engine ether starting
aid systems is toxic, harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Avoid contact with the skin or eyes and avoid
breathing the fumes. If swallowed, DO NOT induce
vomiting, but call a physician immediately.
K. DO NOT store ether cylinders or air line anti-icer
system antifreeze compound in operator's cabs or
in other similar confined areas.
L. The antifreeze compound used in air line
antifreeze systems contains methanol and is toxic,
harmful or fatal if swallowed. Avoid contact with the
skin or eyes and avoid breathing the fumes. If swal-
lowed, induce vomiting by administering a table-
spoon of salt, in each glass of clean, warm water
until vomit is clear, then administer two teaspoons
of baking soda in a glass of clean water. Have
patient lay down and cover eyes to exclude light.
Call a physician immediately.
1.8 ELECTRICAL SHOCK
A. Keep the towing vehicle or equipment carrier,
compressor hoses, tools and all personnel at least
10 feet (3 meters) from power lines and buried
cables.
B. Keep all parts of the body and any hand-held
tools or other conductive objects away from
exposed live parts of electrical system. Maintain dry
footing, stand on insulating surfaces and DO NOT
contact any other portion of the compressor when
making adjustments or repairs to exposed live parts
of the electrical system. Make all such adjustments
or repairs with one hand only, so as to minimize the
possibility of creating a current path through the
heart.
C. Attempt repairs in clean, dry and well lighted and
ventilated areas only.
D. Stay clear of the compressor during electrical
storms! It can attract lightning.
1.9 LIFTING
A. The compressor is provided with a four point lift-
ing bail on the roof of the package. Compressors to
be air lifted by helicopter must not be supported by
the lifting bail but by slings instead. In any event, lift
and/or handle only in full compliance with OSHA
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