Oil-Lubricated Compressors
General Safety | Never remove or |
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attempt to adjust |
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Information |
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safety valve. Keep safety valve free |
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(Continued) | from paint and other accumulations. |
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2. Follow all local electrical and safety |
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Never attempt to repair |
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codes as well as in the US, National |
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Electrical Code (NEC) and | or modify a tank! |
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Welding, drilling or any |
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Occupational Safety and Health Act |
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other modification will |
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(OSHA). |
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weaken the tank resulting in damage |
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3. Only persons well acquainted with | from rupture or explosion. Always |
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replace worn or damaged tanks. |
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these rules of safe operation should |
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Drain liquid from |
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be allowed to use the compressor. |
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tank daily. |
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4. Keep visitors away and NEVER allow | 12. Tanks rust from moisture | Assembly | ||
children in the work area. | ||||
which weakens the tank. Make sure | ||||
5. Wear safety glasses | HANDLE ASSEMBLY (Figure 1) | |||
to drain tank daily and inspect | ||||
and use hearing | periodically for unsafe conditions | 1. Slide handle into mounting tubes | ||
protection when | ||||
such as rust formation and corrosion. |
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operating the pump |
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13. Fast moving air will stir up dust and |
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or unit. |
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debris which may be harmful. | 2. Insert four (4) bolts and tighten. | |||
6. Do not stand on or use the pump or | ||||
Release air slowly when draining |
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unit as a handhold. |
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moisture or depressurizing the |
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7. Before each use, inspect compressed |
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compressor system. | unit completely off the ground. Only | |||
air system and electrical components | This product or | use the handle to lift one end so the | ||
for signs of damage, deterioration, | wheels may be used to move the unit. | |||
its power cord | ||||
WHEEL ASSEMBLY (Figure 2) | ||||
weakness or leakage. Repair or | contains chemicals known to the State | |||
replace defective items before using. | of California to cause cancer and birth | Wheel assembly kit includes: | ||
8. Check all fasteners at frequent | defects or other reproductive harm. | |||
- | 2 wheels* | |||
Wash hands after handling. | ||||
intervals for proper tightness. | ||||
SPRAYING PRECAUTIONS | - | 2 axle bolts* | ||
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Motors, electrical |
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flammable | - | 2 washers* |
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equipment and controls | materials in vicinity of open flame or | - | 2 nuts* |
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can cause electrical arcs | near ignition sources including the |
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that will ignite a | compressor unit. | The items marked with an asterisk (*) | |||
flammable gas or vapor. Never operate | 14. Do not smoke when spraying paint, | were shipped loose with the unit. | |||
or repair the unit near a flammable gas | |||||
insecticides, or other flammable | 1. Wheel has an offset hub. With offset | ||||
or vapor. Never store flammable liquids | |||||
or gases in the vicinity of the | substances. |
| hub facing axle iron, assemble axle | ||
compressor. | 15. Use a face mask/ |
| bolt through holes in wheel and axle | ||
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| respirator when |
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| spraying and spray in | 2. Place flat washer and lock washer on | |||
Compressor parts may | a well ventilated area | ||||
| axle bolt. Then tighten nut securely | ||||
be hot even if the unit | to prevent health and |
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| to threaded part of axle bolt. | ||||
is stopped. | fire hazards. |
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9. Keep fingers away from a running | 16. Do not direct paint or other sprayed |
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material at the compressor. Locate |
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compressor; fast moving and hot |
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compressor as far away from the |
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parts will cause injury and/or burns. |
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spraying area as possible to |
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10. If the equipment should start to |
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minimize overspray accumulation |
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abnormally vibrate, STOP the |
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on the compressor. |
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engine/motor and check |
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17. When spraying or cleaning with |
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immediately for the cause. Vibration |
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solvents or toxic chemicals, follow |
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is generally a warning of trouble. |
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the instructions provided by the |
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11. To reduce fire hazard, | chemical manufacturer. |
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keep engine/motor |
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exterior free of oil, |
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solvent, or grease. |
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