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Section 1 - Safety & Warnings
1.1 Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information that is very important to know and understand. This information is provided for SAFETY and
to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help recognize this information, observe the following symbols.
- Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL
result in death or serious injury.
- Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided COULD
result in death or serious injury.
- Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY
result in minor or moderate injury.
- Notice indicates important information, that if not followed may cause damage to
equipment.
1.2 General Information
This
compressor is intended for installation indoors for use on dry sprinkler systems in accordance with the Standard for
Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13 and the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. The compressor should be sized to
restore and maintain the air pressure in the sprinkler system in accordance with the requirements in NFPA 13.
1.3 General Safety Information
1.
Read all manuals included with this product carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment.
2.
Follow all local electrical and safety codes as well as National Electrical Codes (NEC), Occupational
Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
3.
Only persons familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use the equipment.
4.
Keep visitors away and NEVER allow children in the work area.
5.
Wear safety glasses and use hearing protection when operating the unit.
6.
Do not stand on or use the unit as a handhold.
7.
Periodic inspection and test of this equipment is required.
Consult your installer and local codes
to meet all requirements.
8.
Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness.
1.4 Safety Notes
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This compressor is not equipped and should NOT be used “as is” to supply breathing
quality air.
- Motors, electrical equipment and controls can cause electrical arcs that will ignite
flammable gas or vapor. Never operate or repair in or near flammable gas or vapor. Never
store flammable liquids or gasses near the compressor.
- These compressors are suitable for pumping only atmospheric air. As defined in
Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet G-7, page 3, atmospheric air is a mixture of
elements and compounds where nitrogen and oxygen comprise more than 99% with all
other trace gasses comprising less than 1%.
Do not use this compressor in
contaminated environments or for pumping mixtures other than atmospheric air
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