Stanley STFP00020, Instruction Manual

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HAZARD

 RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION) 

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

• The compressed air directly from your 

compressor is not safe for breathing. The air 

stream may contain carbon monoxide, toxic 

vapors, or solid particles from the air tank. 

Breathing these contaminants can cause serious 

injury or death.

• Never use air obtained directly from 

the compressor to supply air for human 

consumption. The compressor is not equipped 

with suitable filters and in-line safety equipment 

for human consumption.

•  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.

•  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.

HAZARD

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 

modifications, and the level of maintenance. The exact effect of these factors on air receiver life is 

difficult to predict.

If proper maintenance procedures are not followed, internal corrosion 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.