A5-C
Sep ’15
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Safety Precautions
In order to operate the Compressor Unit safely and correctly, we have opted to use the following symbols to make
you aware of important points. These points relate to user safety and preventing equipment problems. Please pay
close attention to these sections.
The following hazards may occur during the normal use
of the equipment. Please read the following chart.
Area:
Hazard:
Safeguards:
What may occur if precautions are not
observed.
Tampering with the Unit while under
Relieve all pressure from the Unit
full or partial pressure may cause an
before attempting any repair or
explosion.
maintenance work.
As the Unit starts and stops
Shut off all power to the Unit before
automatically, serious injury may
attempting to repair or maintain
result from working on the Compressor
the Compressor.
with the power still in the 'on' position.
As the Unit starts and stops
Shut off all power to the Unit before
automatically, do not come into
attempting to repair or maintain
contact with moving parts.
the Compressor.
Air compressed by the Unit is not
Never breath untreated compressed
suitable for inhaling. It may contain
air produced by the Compressor.
vapours harmful to your health.
Compressor Air End, Motor, and
Never touch the Air End, Motor, or
Tubing become hot when running.
Tubing during or immediately after
Touching these areas may cause
operation.
serious burns.
As the electrical components on the
Do not install in hazardous locations.
Compressor are General Purpose,
The Compressor must be a minimum
there is a potential for explosion, should
of 20 feet (6.1 meters) from any source
vapours be present in the area.
of potentially explosive vapours.
What to look for.
How to avoid the hazard.
2 0 F T
6 . 1 m
Important safety Information.
A hazard that may cause
serious injury or loss of life.
Important information that
indicates how to prevent
damage to equipment, or how
to avoid a situation that may
cause minor injury.
Information that you should
pay special attention to.
