WARNING: RISK OF BURSTING
Air Tank: 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 or call
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 |
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.
•Over inflation of tires could result in serious injury and property damage.
•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, footballs, basketballs, etc.
• Use a tire pressure gauge to |
check the tires pressure before |
each use and while inflating |
tires; see the tire sidewall for |
the correct tire pressure. |
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•Failure to properly drain condensed water from air tank, causing rust and thinning of the steel air tank.
•Modifications or attempted repairs to the air tank.
•Unauthorized modifications to the safety valve or any other components which control air tank pressure.
•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.
•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.
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.
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