• Exposure to chemicals in dust
created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities may be
harmful.
• Sprayed materials such as paint,
paint solvents, paint remover,
insecticides, weed killers, may
contain harmful vapors and poisons.
Air Tank: The air tank on your compressor is designed and may be UM coded
[for units with air tanks greater than 6" (152.4 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
• 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.
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.
HAZARD
RISK OF BURSTING
5 - ENG
• Work in an area with good cross
ventilation. Read and follow the
safety instructions provided on the
label or safety data sheets for the
materials you are spraying. Always
use certified safety equipment:
NIOSH/OSHA respiratory protection
or properly fit ting face mask
designed for use with your specific
application.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• 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.
• 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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