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 condi- tions, 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

• Drain air tank daily or after each use.

 

condensed water from

If air tank develops a leak, replace

 

air tank, causing rust and

it immediately with a new air tank

 

thinning of the steel air tank.

or replace the entire compressor.

 

 

 

Modifications or attempted

• Never drill into, weld, or make any

 

repairs 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.

 

 

 

Unauthorized modifications

• The air tank is designed to withstand

 

to the safety valve or any

specific operating pressures.

 

other components which

Never make adjustments or parts

 

control air tank pressure.

substitutions to alter the factory

 

 

set operating pressures.

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.

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.

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Porter-Cable N039112 instruction manual Risk of Bursting, Attachments & accessories