Porter-Cable N003568 Air Compressor User Manual


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HAZARD
RISK OF BURSTING
Air Tank: The air tank on your compressor is designed and may be UM coded [for
units with air tanks greater than 6" (152.4 mm) 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con-
densed 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modi-
fications to the air tank or its attach-
ments. Never attempt to repair a dam-
aged 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 pres-
sures.
Attachments & accessories:
• Exceedingthepressurerat-
ing 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 pres-
sureobjectssuchaschildren’stoys,
footballs, basketballs, etc.
Tires:
• Over inflation of tires could
result in serious injury and
property damage.
• Useatirepressuregaugetocheckthe
tires pressure before each use and while
inflating tires; see the tire sidewall for
the correct tire pressure.
NOTE: Air tanks, compressors and similar
equipment used to inflate tires can fill small
tires similar to these very rapidly. Adjust
pressure regulator on air supply to no more
than the rating of the tire pressure. Add air in
small increments and frequently use the tire
gauge to prevent over inflation.
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