VIPER DIESEL
SECTION 1: SAFETY
090058-OP_r0 (AUGUST-2014)
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VANAIR MANUFACTURING, INC.
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1.1
GENERAL INFORMATION
The products provided by Vanair
®
Manufacturing, Inc., are designed 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 actions.
1.2
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 specific issues that are
pertinent to the safe and correct operation of
the machine.
The symbols shown and defined in
Section
1: Safety
are used throughout this manual
and on the machine to call attention to, and
identify, possible hazards.
The international warning symbol (shown
below) is used on all decals, labels and signs
that concern 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
SUMMARY OF WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS AND NOTES
These boxed inserts are placed throughout
this manual in the sections where they apply.
This subsection is a general summary of
their contents.
1.3.1
DANGERS
•
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
•
DO NOT EVER
use this compressor as a
breathing air source. Vanair Manufacturing
Inc., disclaims any and all liabilities for
damage or loss due to fatalities, personal
injuries resulting from the use of a Vanair
compressor to supply breathing air.
•
DO NOT
perform any modifications to this
equipment without prior factory approval.
•
DO NOT
install this compressor in a
confined space that lacks proper
ventilation and airflow; breathing and
cooling air circulation must not be
compromised.
•
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
IMPORTANT
Read this manual before operating or
servicing the Viper Diesel compressor
system. Failure to do could result in
damage equipment, bodily injury, or
death
SECTION 1:
SAFETY
