The responsibility for the quality of breathing air rests with the user. Compliance with federal, state, or local
regulations are the responsibility of the user and this recommendation does not supersede any existing rules, regulations,
or laws which may apply. Breathing air ltration products
meet or exceed CGA Grade-D speci cations for air quality as
OSHA. Compressor air quality standards meet or exceed OSHA 1910.134 requirements. When the
components are used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations, the "system" meets or
exceeds federal regulations presently in force. It is incumbent upon the user to comply with any changes in the regula-
tions or law which may occur in future situations.
The air supply compressor should be located in a safe, clean ambient air environment. This "safe" location should
be tested periodically using proper instruments to ensure clean ambient air quality on a consistent basis. Total system
Grade-D air quality should be tested at the time of initial setup. If the compressor is moved, retesting air quality is recom-
mended. Should the location or environment signi cantly change, the air quality should be retested. The compressor
lters and oil level should be checked daily and changed when contaminated or when the maximum number of "run" hours
is achieved.
This series of air ltration units should be used according to the recommendations speci ed in the manual. The
standard ltration package is not explosion-proof and should be located in a non-explosive environment. (An intrinsically
safe model is available, please contact the factory for information.) The carbon monoxide monitor should be calibrated
monthly or if the accuracy of the monitor is in question. System air quality should be tested for, but not limited to, the fol-
lowing Grade-D air components:
CO - Carbon Monoxide
O2 - Oxygen
CO2 - Carbon Dioxide
H2O - Water (Moisture Content)
Hydrocarbons (Oil Mist)
Total Particulates
The maximum allowable level of these air quality components varies depending on
Grade-D or E requirements. Contact sales for a copy of the latest standards.
Our Breathing Air compressors and ltration systems meet all of the following federal
speci cations when used and serviced in accordance with our instructions.
Federal OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134
"Compressor Operations for Breathing Air"
Army Corps of Engineers EM385-1-1,
paragraph 07b-11-4
"Compressed Breathing Air"
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Breathing Air Quality Position Statement
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