Porter-Cable 1000001703 Air Compressor User Manual


 
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HAZARD
RISK OF BURSTING
Air Tank: The air tank on your Air Compressor is designed and may be UM coded
(for units with air tanks greater than 6 inch diameter) according to ASME Section VIII,
Div. 1 rules. All pressure vessels should be inspected once every two years. To find
your state pressure vessels inspector, look under the Division of Labor and Industries
in the government section of a phone book .
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 compres-
sor.
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 compo-
nents which control air tank pres-
sure.
The air tank is designed to with-
stand 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 inflata-
bles can cause them to explode or
fly apart, and could result in serious
injury.
Follow the equipment manufactur-
ers 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, basket-
balls, etc.
HAZARD
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
Your air compressor is powered by
electricity. Like any other electrically
powered device, If it is not used
properly it may cause electric
shock.
Never operate the compressor
outdoors when it is raining or in wet
conditions.
Never operate compressor with
protective covers removed or
damaged.