Instruction manual

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WARNING: 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 conditions, proper installations, field modifica-
tions, and the level of maintenance. The exact effect of these fac-
tors on air receiver life is difficult to predict.
If proper maintenance procedures are not followed, internal corro-
sion 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 water from
air tank, causing rust and
thinning of the steel air tank.
• 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.
• Modificationsorattempted
repairs to the air tank.
• 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.
• Unauthorizedmodifications
to the safety valve or any
other components which
control air tank pressure.
• Theairtankisdesigned
to withstand specific
operating pressures. Never
makeadjustmentsorparts
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manu-
facturers recommendation
and never exceed the maxi-
mum allowable pressure rat-
ing of attachments. Never
use compressor to inflate
smalllowpressureobjects
such as children’s toys, foot-
balls, basketballs, etc.