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I__ 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 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 and If air tank develops a leak, replace it
thinning of the steel air tank. immediately with a new air tank or
replace the entire compressor.
Modifications or attempted repairs to • Never drill into, weld, or make any
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 to the • The air tank is designed to withstand
safety valve or any other components specific operating pressures.
which control air tank pressure. Never make adjustments or parts
substitutions to alter the factory set
operating pressures.
Excessive vibration can weaken the • The compressor must be properly
air tank of a stationary compressor mounted, see Anchoring under
and cause an explosion, installation.
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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