SECTION 1:
SAFETY
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SECTION 1: SAFETY
IOWA MOLD TOOLING CO., INC.
(641) 923-3711
CAS40PL, CAS40PL-CW, CAS40PLE, CAS40PLE-CW
1.1
GENERAL INFORMATION
The products provided by IMT
®
Mfg., Inc. are de-
signed and manufactured for safe operation and
maintenance. But it is ultimately the responsibility
of the users and maintainers for safe use of this
equipment. Part of this responsibility is to read
and be familiar with the contents of this manual
before operation or performing maintenance ac-
tions.
1.2
INTERNATIONAL
WARNING SYMBOL
The international warning symbol (shown above)
is used on all decals, labels and signs that con-
cern information pertaining to bodily harm. When
you see the international warning symbol, pay
extremely careful attention, and follow the given
instructions or indications to avoid any possible
hazard.
1.3
DANGERS, WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS AND NOTES
These boxes are labeled clearly with the title
block listing either Danger, Warning, Caution, or
other non-safety issue. They draw attention to
speci
fi
c issues that are pertinent to the safe and
correct operation of the machine.
The symbols shown and de
fi
ned in Section 1:
Safety are used throughout this manual and on
the machine to call attention to, and identify, pos-
sible hazards.
1.3.1
DANGERS
DANGER
Identi
fi
es actions or conditions which will cause
death, severe injury, or equipment damage or
destructive malfunctions.
• Keep tools or other conductive objects away
from live electrical parts.
• Never touch electrical wires or components
while the machine is operating. They can be
sources of electrical shock.
1.3.2
WARNINGS
WARNING
Identi
fi
es actions or conditions which may
cause death, severe injury, or equipment dam-
age or destructive malfunctions.
•
DO NOT EVER
use this compressor as a
breathing air source. IMT disclaims any and all
liabilities for damage or loss due to fatalities,
personal injuries resulting from the use of a
IMT compressor to supply breathing air.
•
DO NOT
perform any modi
fi
cations to this
equipment without prior factory approval.
•
DO NOT
operate the compressor or any of its
systems if there is a known unsafe condition.
Disable the equipment by disconnecting it
from its power source. Install a lock-out tag to
identify the equipment as inoperable to other
personnel.
•
DO NOT
operate the compressor with any by-
pass or other safety systems disconnected or
rendered inoperative.
•
DO NOT
operate the equipment while you are
under the in
fl
uence of alcohol or drugs.
•
DO NOT
operate the equipment while you are
feeling ill.
•
DO NOT
attempt to service the equipment
while it is operating.
• Before performing maintenance, or replacing
parts, relieve the entire system pressure, af-
ter the system has blown down, by opening a
service valve which will vent all pressure to the
atmosphere. After that, remove any remaining
residual pressure by slowly opening the
fi
ll
cap. Remove all electrical power.
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