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__ RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXiATiON)
HOW TO PREVENT iT
= Air obtained directly from the
compressor should never be
used to supply air for human
consumption. In order to use air
produced by this compressor for
breathing, suitable filters and in-line
safety equipment must be properly
installed. In-line filters and safety
equipment used in conjunction with
the compressor must be capable
of treating air to all applicable local
and federal codes prior to human
consumption.
• Sprayed materials such as paint, Work in an area with good cross
paint solvents, paint remover, ventilation. Read and follow the
insecticides, weed killers, may safety instructions provided on the
contain harmful vapors and label or safety data sheets for the
poisons, materials you are spraying. Always
use certified safety equipment:
OSHA!MSHA!NIOSH respiratory
protection designed for use with
your specific application.
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RiSKorBURSTING
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The compressed air directly from
your compressor is not safe for
breathing. The air stream may
contain carbon monoxide, toxic
vapors, or solid particles from
the air tank. Breathing these
contaminant's can cause serious
injury or death.
Air Tank: The air tank on your Air Compressor is designed and may be UM coded
(for units with air tanks greater than 6" (152 mm) 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.
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
water from air tank, causing rust use. If air tank develops a leak,
and thinning of the steel air tank. replace it immediately with a
new air tank or replace the entire
compresso_:
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.
5-ENG 1000002924
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