WARNING: 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 operat- ing conditions, ambient conditions, proper installations, field modi- fications, 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 corro- sion 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 |
•Modifications or attempted repairs to the air tank.
•Unauthorized modifications to the safety valve or any other components which control air tank pressure.
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.
• Never drill into, weld, or make |
any modifications to the air |
tank or its attachments. Never |
attempt to repair a damaged or |
leaking air tank. Replace with a |
new air tank. |
• The air tank is designed |
to withstand specific |
operating pressures. Never |
make adjustments or parts |
substitutions to alter the factory |
set operating pressures. |
• 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, |
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•Failure to properly drain condensed water from air tank, causing rust and thinning of the steel air tank.
•Drain air tank daily or after each use. If air tank develops a leak, replace it immediately with a new air tank or replace the entire compressor.
footballs, basketballs, etc. |
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