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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 depen-
dent 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 dif-
ficult 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.
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 manufacturers
recommendation and never exceed
the maximum allowable pressure
rating of attachments. Never use
compressor to inflate small low
pressure objects such as children’s
toys, footballs, basketballs, etc.
