Spraying Precautions - Speedaire 3JR85 Manual De Instrucciones De Operación

Speedaire Operating Instructions
Speedaire
Compressors
General Safety Information
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1. Read all manuals included
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with this product carefully.
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Be thoroughly familiar with
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the controls and the proper
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use of the equipment.
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2. Follow all local electrical and safety
codes as well as the United States
National Electrical Codes (NEC) and
Occupational Safety and Health Act
(OSHA).
3. Only persons well acquainted with
these rules of safe operation should be
allowed to use the compressor.
4. Keep visitors away and NEVER allow
children in the work area.
5. Wear safety glasses and use
hearing protection when
operating the pump or
unit.
6. Do not stand on or use the pump or
unit as a handhold.
7. Before each use, inspect compressed
air system and electrical components
for signs of damage, deterioration,
weakness or leakage. Repair or replace
defective items before using.
8. Check all fasteners at frequent
intervals for proper tightness.
Motors,
electrical
equipment and controls can
cause electrical arcs that will
ignite a flammable gas or
vapor. Never operate or repair in or near
a flammable gas or vapor. Never store
flammable liquids or gases in the vicinity
of the compressor.
Never
operate
compressor without a
beltguard. Compressors can
start automatically without
Portable Air
®
warning. Personal injury or property
damage could occur from contact with
moving parts.
9. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry
that will get caught in the moving
MANUAL
parts of the unit.
Compressor parts may be hot
even if the unit is stopped.
10. Keep fingers away from a running
compressor; fast moving and hot parts
will cause injury and/or burns.
11. If the equipment should start to
abnormally vibrate, STOP the engine/
motor and check immediately for
the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.
12. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine/
motor exterior free of oil, solvent, or
excessive grease.
setting no higher than 150 psi MUST be
installed in the tank for this compressor.
The ASME safety valve must have
sufficient flow and pressure ratings to
protect the pressurized components from
bursting.
for maximum operating pressure. Do not
operate with pressure switch or pilot
valves set higher than the maximum
operating pressure.
13. Never attempt to adjust safety valve.
Keep safety valve free from paint and
other accumulations.
to repair or modify a tank!
Welding, drilling or any other
modification will weaken the
tank resulting in damage from rupture
or explosion. Always replace worn or
damaged tanks.
14. Tanks rust from moisture build-up,
which weakens the tank. Make sure
to drain tank regularly and inspect
periodically for unsafe conditions such
as rust formation and corrosion.
15. Fast moving air will stir up dust and
debris which may be harmful. Release
air slowly when draining moisture or
depressurizing the compressor system.

SPRAyING PRECAuTIONS

flammable materials in
vicinity of open flame or near
ignition sources including the
compressor unit.
16. Do not smoke when spraying paint,
insecticides, or other flammable
substances.
17. Use a face mask / respirator
An ASME code safety
when spraying and spray
relief valve with a
in a well ventilated area
to prevent health and fire
hazards.
18. Do not direct paint or other sprayed
material at the compressor. Locate
compressor as far away from the
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spraying area as possible to minimize
specification decal
overspray accumulation on the
compressor.
19. When spraying or cleaning with
solvents or toxic chemicals, follow the
instructions provided by the chemical
manufacturer.
Never
attempt
Disconnect, tag and lock out
power source, then release
all pressure from the system
before attempting to install, service,
relocate or perform any maintenance.
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Drain liquid from
tank daily.
Do not
spray