Porter-Cable N003568 - Manual (Page 4)

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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.