Bostitch BTFP01012 important safety instructions Safety Guidelines Definitions, Hazard, Glossary

BTFP01012

OIL FREE PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR

COMPRESSEUR D’AIR PORTATIF SANS HUILE COMPRESOR DE AIRE SIN ACEITE PORTÁTIL

OPERATION and MAINTENANCE MANUAL

MANUALES DE OPERACIÓN y MANTENIMIENTO

LES MANUELS D’UTILISATION et D’ENTRETIEN

BOSTITCH FASTENING SYSTEMS

INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS

DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA.

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Part No. N177161 OCTOBER 12

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.

	Indicates an imminently				Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,			hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.		may result in minor or moderate injury.
	Indicates a potentially			Indicates a practice not
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,			related to personal injury which, if not
could result in death or serious injury.		avoided, may result in property damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Some dust contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm such as asbestos and lead in lead based paint.

Not for use with foodstuffs or ingestible products.

To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual.

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HAZARD

RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE

		WHAT CAN HAPPEN				HOW TO PREVENT IT
•	It is normal for electrical contacts within				•	Always operate the compressor in a
	the motor and pressure switch to spark.					well ventilated area free of combustible
						materials, gasoline, or solvent vapors.
•	If electrical sparks from compressor come				•	If spraying flammable materials, locate
	into contact with flammable vapors, they					compressor at least 20' (6.1 m) away
	may ignite, causing fire or explosion.					from spray area. An additional length of
						air hose may be required.
					•	Store flammable materials in a secure
						location away from compressor.
• Restricting any of the				compressor	•	Never place objects against or on top of
	ventilation openings will cause serious					compressor.
	overheating and could cause fire.				•	Operate compressor in an open area at
						least 12" (30.5 cm) away from any wall or
						obstruction that would restrict the flow of
						fresh air to the ventilation openings.
					•	Operate compressor in a clean, dry well
						ventilated area. Do not operate unit in
						any confined area. Store indoors.
•	Unattended operation of this product				•	Always remain in attendance with the
	could result in personal injury or property					product when it is operating.
	damage. To reduce the risk of fire, do				•	Always turn off and unplug unit when not
	not allow the compressor to operate					in use.
	unattended.
				HAZARD
			RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION)
		WHAT CAN HAPPEN				HOW TO PREVENT IT
•	The compressed air directly from your •					Never use air obtained directly from the
	compressor is not safe for breathing. The					compressor to supply air for human
	air stream may contain carbon monoxide,					consumption. The compressor is not
	toxic vapors, or solid particles from the air					equipped	with suitable	filters and
	tank. Breathing these contaminants can					in-line safety equipment for human
	cause serious injury or death.					consumption.
•	Exposure to chemicals in dust created by •					Work in an area with good cross
	power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,					ventilation. Read and follow the safety
	and other construction activities may be					instructions provided on the label or
	harmful.					safety data sheets for the materials you
•	Sprayed materials such as paint, paint					are spraying. Always use certified safety
	solvents, paint remover,			insecticides,		equipment:	NIOSH/OSHA	respiratory
	weed killers, may contain harmful vapors					protection or properly fit­ting face mask
	and poisons.					designed for use with your specific
						application.

HAZARD

RISK OF BURSTING

Air Tank: On February 26, 2002, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published Release # 02-108 concerning air compressor tank safety:

Air compressor receiver tanks do not have an infinite life. Tank life is dependent upon several factors, some of which include operating conditions, ambient conditions, proper installations, field modifications, and the level of maintenance. The exact effect of these factors on air receiver life is difficult to predict.

If proper maintenance procedures are not followed, internal corrosion to the inner wall of the air receiver tank can cause the air tank to unexpectedly rupture allowing pressurized air to suddenly and forcefully escape, posing risk of injury to consumers.

Your compressor air tank must be removed from service by the end of the year shown on your tank warning label.

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 water	•	Drain air tank daily or after each use.
	from air tank, causing rust and thinning of		If air tank develops a leak, replace it
	the steel air tank.		immediately with a new air tank or
			replace the entire compressor.
•	Modifications or attempted repairs to the	•	Never drill into, weld, or make any
	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 safety	•	The air tank is designed to withstand
	valve or any other components which		specific operating pressures. Never make
	control air tank pressure.		adjustments or parts substitutions to
			alter the factory set operating pressures.
Attachments & accessories:

•	Exceeding the pressure rating of air tools,						•	Follow	the equipment manufacturers
	spray guns, air operated accessories,							recommendation and never exceed the
	tires, and other inflatables can cause							maximum allowable pressure rating of
	them to explode or fly apart, and could							attachments. Never use compressor to
	result in serious injury.							inflate small low pressure objects such
								as children’s toys, footballs, basketballs,
								etc.
Tires:
•	Over inflation of tires could result in						•	Use a tire pressure gauge to check the
	serious injury and property damage.							tires pressure before each use and while
								inflating tires; see the tire sidewall for the
								correct tire pressure.
								NOTE: Air tanks, compressors and similar
								equipment used to inflate tires can fill
								small tires very rapidly. Adjust pressure
								regulator on air supply to no more than
								the rating of the tire pressure. Add air in
								small increments and frequently use the
								tire gauge to prevent over inflation.
						HAZARD
			RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
		WHAT CAN HAPPEN							HOW TO PREVENT IT
•	Your compressor is powered by electricity.						•	Never operate the compressor outdoors
	Like any other electrically powered							when it is raining or in wet conditions.
	device, if it is not used properly it may						•	Never	operate	compressor with
	cause electric shock.							protective covers removed or damaged.
•	Repairs attempted by unqualified						•	Any electrical wiring or repairs required
	personnel can result in serious injury or							on this product should be performed
	death by electrocution.							by authorized service center personnel
								in accordance with national and local
								electrical codes.
•	Electrical Grounding: Failure to provide						•	Make certain that the electrical circuit
	adequate grounding to this product							to which the compressor is connected
	could result in serious injury or death							provides proper		electrical grounding,
	from electrocution. Refer to Grounding							correct voltage and adequate fuse
	Instructions paragraph in the Installation							protection.
	section.
						HAZARD
			RISK FROM FLYING OBJECTS
		WHAT CAN HAPPEN							HOW TO PREVENT IT
•	The compressed air stream can cause						•	Always wear certified safety equipment:
	soft tissue damage to exposed skin and							ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA
	can propel dirt, chips, loose particles, and							Z94.3) with side shields when using the
	small objects at high speed, resulting in							compressor.
	property damage or personal injury.						•	Never point any nozzle or sprayer toward
								any part of the body or at other people or
								animals.
							•	Always turn the compressor off and
								bleed pressure from the air hose and
								air tank before attempting maintenance,
								attaching tools or accessories.
						HAZARD
				RISK OF HOT SURFACES
		WHAT CAN HAPPEN							HOW TO PREVENT IT
•	Touching exposed metal such as the						•	Never touch any exposed metal parts on
	compressor head, engine head, engine							compressor during or immediately after
	exhaust or outlet tubes (J, Fig. 2), can							operation. Compressor will remain hot
	result in serious burns.							for several minutes after operation.
							•	Do not reach around protective shrouds
								or attempt maintenance until unit has
								been allowed to cool.
						HAZARD
						RISK FROM MOVING PARTS
		WHAT CAN HAPPEN							HOW TO PREVENT IT
•	Moving parts such as the pulley, flywheel,						•	Never operate the compressor with
	and belt can cause serious injury if they							guards or covers which are damaged or
	come into contact with you or your							removed.
	clothing.						•	Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
								away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
								jewelry, or long hair can be caught in
								moving parts.
							•	Air vents may cover moving parts and
								should be avoided as well.
•	Attempting to operate compressor with						•	Any repairs required on this product
	damaged or missing parts or attempting							should be performed by authorized
	to repair compressor with protective							service center personnel.
	shrouds removed can expose you to
	moving parts and can result in serious
	injury.
						HAZARD
					RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION
		WHAT CAN HAPPEN							HOW TO PREVENT IT
•	Unsafe oper­a­tion­ of your compressor						•	Review and understand all instructions
	could lead to seri­ous­ injury­ or death to							and warnings in this manual.
	you or others.						•	Become­ famil­iar­ with the operation­ and
								controls­ of the air compressor.
							•	Keep operating area clear of all persons,
								pets, and obstacles.
							•	Keep children­ away from the air
								compressor at all times.
							•	Do not operate the product when
								fatigued or under the influence of alcohol
								or drugs. Stay alert at all times.
							•	Never defeat the safety features of this
								product.
							•	Equip area of operation with a fire
								extinguisher.
							•	Do not oper­ate­ machine with missing,
								broken, or unauthorized parts.
							•	Never stand on the compressor.
						HAZARD
			RISK OF FALLING
		WHAT CAN HAPPEN							HOW TO PREVENT IT
•	A portable compressor can fall from a						•	Always operate compressor in a stable
	table, workbench, or roof causing damage							secure position to prevent accidental
	to the compressor and could result in							movement of the unit. Never operate
	serious injury or death to the operator.							compressor on a roof or other elevated
								position. Use additional air hose to reach
								high locations.
						HAZARD
			RISK FROM NOISE
		WHAT CAN HAPPEN							HOW TO PREVENT IT

• Under some conditions and duration • Always wear proper hearing protection of use, noise from this product may during use.

contribute to hearing loss.

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FOR FUTURE USE

SPECIFICATIONS

Model No.	BTFP02012
Bore	1.86" (47.2 mm)
Stroke	1.26" (32 mm)
Voltage/Hz-Single Phase	120/60
Minimum Branch Circuit Requirement	15 amps
Fuse Type	Time Delay
Air Tank Capacity	2.5 Gallons (9.4 liters)
Approximate Cut-in Pressure	120 psig
Approximate Cut-out Pressure	150 psig
SCFM @ 40 psig	3.0 *
SCFM @ 90 psig	2.0 *
Regulated Pressure Rating (Approximate)	3–150 psi
Quick Connect Type	1/4" (6.4 mm) Industrial
*Tested per ISO 1217
Refer to Glossary for abbreviations.

GLOSSARY

Become familiar with these terms before operating the unit. CFM: Cubic feet per minute.

SCFM: Standard cubic feet per minute; a unit of measure of air delivery.

PSIG: Pounds per square inch gauge; a unit of measure of pressure.

Code Certification: Products that bear one or more of the following marks: UL®, CUL, CULUS, ETL®, CETL, CETLUS, have been evaluated by OSHA certified independent safety laboratories and meet the applicable Standards for Safety.

Cut-In Pressure: While the motor is off, air tank pressure drops as you continue to use your accessory. When the tank pressure drops to a certain lower level the motor will restart automatically. The low pressure at which the motor automatically restarts is called "cut-in" pressure.

Cut-Out Pressure: When an air compressor is turned on and begins to run, air pressure in the air tank begins to build. It builds to a certain high pressure before the motor automati- cally shuts off, protecting your air tank from pressure higher than its capacity. The high pres- sure at which the motor shuts off is called "cut-out" pressure.

Branch Circuit: Circuit carrying electricity from electrical panel to outlet.