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ISK OF SERIOUS iNJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
WHEN TRANSPORTING
COMPRESSOR
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Oil can leak or spill and could
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result in fire or breathing hazard;
serious injury or death can result, oil
leaks will damage carpet, paint or
other surfaces in vehicles or trailers.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Always place compressor
on a
protective mat when transporting
to protect against damage to vehicle
from leaks. Remove compressor
from vehicle immediately upon
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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
HOW TO PREVENT iT
Failure to properly drain condensed
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Drain air tank daily or after each use.
water from air tank, causing rust and
If air tank develops a leak, replace it
thinning of the steel air tank.
immediately with a new air tank or
replace the entire compressor.
Modifications or attempted repairs to
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Never drill into, weld, or make any
the air tank.
modifications to the air tank or its
attachments. Never attempt to
repair a damaged or leaking air tank.
Replace with a new air tank.
Unauthorized modifications to the
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The air tank is designed to withstand
safety valve or any other components
specific operating pressures.
which control air tank pressure.
Never make adjustments or parts
substitutions to alter the factory set
operating pressures.
Excessive vibration can weaken the
• The compressor must be properly
air tank of a stationary compressor
mounted, see "Anchoring" under
and cause an explosion,
installation.
Attachments
& accessories:
Exceeding the pressure rating of
air tools, spray guns, air operated
accessories, tires, and other
inflatables can cause them to
explode or fly apart, and could result
in serious injury.
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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