• Exposure to chemicals in dust | • Work in an area with good cross |
created by power sanding, sawing, | ventilation. Read and follow the |
grinding, drilling, and other | safety instructions provided on the |
construction activities may be | label or safety data sheets for the |
harmful. | materials you are spraying. Always |
• Sprayed materials such as paint, | use certified safety equipment: |
paint solvents, paint remover, | NIOSH/OSHA respiratory protection |
insecticides, weed killers, may | or properly fitting face mask |
contain harmful vapors 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 #
Air compressor receiver tanks do not have an infinite life. Tank life is dependent upon several factors, some of which include operating conditions, ambient con- ditions, 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 | • Drain air tank daily or after each use. |
water from air tank, causing rust | If air tank develops a leak, replace it |
and thinning of the steel air tank. | immediately with a new air tank or |
| replace the entire compressor. |
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• Modifications or attempted repairs | • Never drill into, weld, or make any |
to 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. |
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• Unauthorized modifications to | • The air tank is designed to |
the safety valve or any other | withstand specific operating |
components which control air tank | pressures. Never make adjustments |
pressure. | or parts substitutions to alter the |
| factory set operating pressures. |
