Section 1
SAFETY
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compressor hoses, tools and all personnel at least
10 feet (3 meters) from power lines and buried
cables.
B. Keep all parts of the body and any hand-held
tools or other conductive objects away from
exposed live parts of electrical system. Maintain dry
footing, stand on insulating surfaces and DO NOT
contact any other portion of the compressor when
making adjustments or repairs to exposed live parts
of the electrical system.
C. Attempt repairs only in clean, dry and well- light-
ed and ventilated areas.
D. Stay clear of the compressor during electrical
storms! It can attract lightning.
1.9 LIFTING
A. If the compressor is provided with a lifting bail,
then lift by the bail provided. If no bail is provided,
then lift by sling. Compressors to be air lifted by hel-
icopter must not be supported by the lifting bail, but
by slings instead. In any event, lift only in full com-
pliance with OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1910 subpart
N or any other Local, State, Military and Federal
regulations that may apply.
B. Inspect lifting bail and points of attachment for
cracked welds and for cracked, bent, corroded or
otherwise degraded members and for loose bolts or
nuts prior to lifting.
C. Make sure entire lifting, rigging and supporting
structure has been inspected, is in good condition
and has a rated capacity of at least the net weight
of the compressor plus an additional 10%
allowance for weight of snow, ice, mud or stored
tools and equipment. If your are unsure of the
weight, then weigh compressor before lifting.
D. Make sure lifting hook has a functional safety
latch or equivalent, and is fully engaged and latched
on the bail.
E. Use guide ropes or equivalent to prevent twisting
or swinging of the compressor once it has been lift-
ed clear of the ground.
F. DO NOT attempt to lift in high winds.
G. Keep all personnel out from under and away
from the compressor whenever it is suspended.
H. Lift compressor no higher than necessary.
I. Keep lift operator in constant attendance whenev-
er compressor is suspended.
J. Set compressor down only on a level surface
capable of supporting at least its net weight plus an
additional 10% allowance for the weight of snow,
ice, mud or stored tools and equipment.
K. If the compressor is provided with parking
brakes, make sure they are set, and in any event,
block or chock both sides of all running wheels
before disengaging the lifting hook.
1.10 ENTRAPMENT
A. Make sure all personnel are out compressor
before closing and latching enclosure doors.
B. If the compressor is large enough to hold a man
and if it is necessary to enter it to perform service
adjustments, inform other personnel before doing
so, or else secure the access door in the open posi-
tion to avoid the possibility of others closing and
possibly latching the door with personnel inside.
1.11 JUMP STARTING
A. Observe all safety precautions mentioned else-
where in this manual.
B. Batteries may contain hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep flames, sparks and
other sources of ignition away.
C. Batteries contain acid which is corrosive and poi-
sonous. DO NOT allow battery acid to contact
eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces as serious
personal injury or property damage could result.
Flush any contacted areas thoroughly with water
immediately. Always wear an acid-resistant apron
and face shield when attempting to jump start the
compressor.
D. Remove all vent caps (if so equipped) from the
battery or batteries in the compressor. DO NOT per-
mit dirt or foreign matter to enter the open cells.
E. Check fluid level. If low, bring fluid to proper level
before attempting to jump start (not applicable to
maintenance-free batteries).
F. DO NOT attempt to jump start if fluid is frozen or
slushy. Bring batteries up to at least 60°F (16°C)
before attempting to jump start or it may explode.
G. Cover open cells of all compressor batteries with
clean dampened cloths before attempting to jump
start.
H. Attempt to jump start only with a vehicle having
a negative ground electrical system with the same
voltage, and is also equipped with a battery or bat-
teries of comparable size or larger than supplied in
the compressor. DO NOT attempt to jump start
using motor generator sets, welders or other
sources of DC power as serious damage may
result.
I. Bring the starting vehicle alongside the compres-
sor, but DO NOT permit metal to metal contact
between the compressor and the starting vehicle.
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