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Section 1
SAFETY
J. Use air at pressures less than 30 psig (2.1 barg)
for cleaning purposes, and then only with effective
chip guarding and personal protective equipment
per OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.242 (b) and/or
any applicable Federal, State, and Local codes,
standards and regulations.
K. DO NOT engage in horseplay with air hoses as
death or serious injury may result.
L. DO NOT remove radiator filler cap until the
coolant temperature is below its boiling point. Then
loosen cap slowly to its stop to relieve any excess
pressure and make sure coolant is not boiling
before removing cap completely. Remove radiator
filler cap only when cool enough to touch with a
bare hand.
M. The ethyl ether in the replaceable cylinders used
in diesel ether starting aid systems (optional) is
under pressure. DO NOT puncture or incinerate
those cylinders. DO NOT attempt to remove the
center valve core or side pressure relief valve from
these cylinders regardless of whether they are full
or empty.
1.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION
A. Clean up spills of lubricant or other combustible
substances immediately, if such spills occur.
B. Shut off the compressor and allow it to cool.
Then keep sparks, flames and other sources of igni-
tion away and DO NOT permit smoking in the vicin-
ity when checking or adding lubricant or when refill-
ing air line anti-icer systems with antifreeze com-
pound.
C. DO NOT permit fluids, including air line anti-icer
system antifreeze compound or fluid film to accu-
mulate on, under, or around acoustical material, or
on any external surfaces of the air compressor or
on internal surfaces of the enclosure. Wipe down
using an aqueous industrial cleaner or steam clean
as required. If necessary, remove acoustical mate-
rial, clean all surfaces and then replace acoustical
material. Any acoustical material with a protective
covering that has been torn or punctured should be
replaced immediately to prevent accumulation of
liquids or fluid film within the material. DO NOT use
flammable solvents for cleaning purposes.
D. Refuel at a service station or from a fuel tank
designed for its intended purpose. If this is not pos-
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sible, ground the compressor to the dispenser prior
to refueling.
E. Clean up spills of fuel, fluid, battery electrolyte or
coolant immediately if such spills occur.
F. Shut off air compressor and allow it to cool. Then
keep sparks, flames and other sources of ignition
away and DO NOT permit smoking in the vicinity
when adding fuel, or when checking or adding elec-
trolyte to batteries, or when checking or adding
fluid, or when checking diesel engine ether starting
aid systems or replacing cylinders, or when refilling
air line anti-icer systems antifreeze compound.
G. Turn off battery charger before making or break-
ing connections to the battery.
H. Replace damaged fuel tanks or lines immediate-
ly rather than attempt to weld or otherwise repair
them. DO NOT store or attempt to operate the
compressor with any known leaks in the fuel sys-
tem. Tag the compressor and render it inoperative
until repair can be made.
J. Disconnect the grounded (negative) battery con-
nection prior to attempting any repairs or cleaning
inside the enclosure. Tag the battery connections
so others will not unexpectedly reconnect it.
K. Keep electrical wiring, including the battery ter-
minals and other terminals, in good condition.
Replace any wiring that has cracked, cut abraded
or otherwise degraded insulation or terminals that
are worn, discolored or corroded. Keep all terminals
clean and tight.
L. Keep grounded and/or conductive objects such
as tools away from exposed live electrical parts
such as terminals to avoid arcing which might serve
as a source of ignition.
M. Remove any acoustical material or other materi-
al that may be damaged by heat or that may sup-
port combustion prior to attempting weld repairs.
Remove diesel engine ether starting aid cylinders
and air line anti-icer system components containing
antifreeze compound, prior to attempting weld
repairs in any place other than the fuel system. DO
NOT weld on or near the fuel system.
N. Keep suitable fully charged Class BC or ABC fire
extinguisher or extinguishers nearby when servic-
ing and operating the compressor.
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