5- ENG N004083
• Exposuretochemicalsindustcreat-
ed by power sanding, sawing, grind-
ing, drilling, and other construction
activities may be harmful.
• Sprayedmaterialssuchaspaint,
paint solvents, paint remover, insec-
ticides, weed killers, may contain
harmful vapors and poisons.
• Workinanareawithgoodcross
ventilation. Read and follow the safe-
ty instructions provided on the label
or safety data sheets for the materi-
als you are spraying. Always use
certified safety equipment: NIOSH/
OSHA respiratory protection or prop-
erly fitting face mask designed for
use with your specific application.
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
• Failuretoproperlydraincondensed
water from air tank, causing rust and
thinning of the steel air tank.
• Drainairtankdailyoraftereachuse.
If air tank develops a leak, replace it
immediately with a new air tank or
replace the entire compressor.
• Modificationsorattemptedrepairsto
the air tank. • Neverdrillinto,weld,ormakeany
modifications to the air tank or its
attachments. Never attempt to
repair a damaged or leaking air tank.
Replace with a new air tank.
• Unauthorizedmodificationstothe
safety valve or any other components
which control air tank pressure.
• Theairtankisdesignedtowithstand
specific operating pressures.
Never make adjustments or parts
substitutions to alter the factory set
operating pressures.
• Excessivevibrationcanweakenthe
air tank of a stationary compressor
and cause an explosion.
• Thecompressormustbeproperly
mounted, see "Anchoring" under
Installation.
• Exceedingthepressureratingof
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.
• Followtheequipmentmanufacturers
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.
