Section 1
SAFETY
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Avoid contact with the skin or eyes and avoid
breathing the fumes. If swallowed, DO NOT induce
vomiting, but call a physician immediately.
I. Wear goggles or a full face shield when testing
ether starting aid systems or when adding anti-
freeze compound to air line a nti---icer systems.
Keep openings of valve or atomizer tube of ether
starting aid system pointed away from yourself and
other personnel.
J. If ethyl ether or air line anti---icer system anti-
freeze compound enters the eyes or if fumes irritate
the eyes, they should be washed w ith large quanti -
ties of clean water for 15 minutes. A physician,
preferably any eye specialist, s hould be contacted
immediately.
K. DO NOT store ether cylinders or air line anti---
icer system antifreeze compound in operator’ s
cabs or in other similar confined areas.
L. The antifreeze compound used in air line anti---
icer systems contains methanol and is toxic, harm-
ful or fatal if swallowed. Avoid contact with the skin
or eyes and avoid breathing the fumes. If swal-
lowed, induce vomiting by administering a table-
spoon of salt in each glass of clean warm water un-
til vomit is clear, then administer tw o tablespoons of
baking soda in a glass of clean water. Have patient
lay down and cover eyes to exclude light. Call a
physician immediately.
1.8 ELECTRICAL SHOCK
A. Keep the t owing vehicle or equipment carrier,
compressor hoses, t ools and all personnel at least
10 feet (3 meters) from power lines and buried ca-
bles.
B. Keep all parts of the body and any hand---held
tools or other conductive objects away from ex-
posed live parts of electrical system. Maintain dry
footing, stand on insulating surfaces and DO NOT
contact any other portion of the compressor when
making adju st ments or repa irs to exposed live
parts of the electrical system.
C. Attempt repairs only in clean, dry and well---
lighted 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
helicopter must not be supported by the lifting bail,
but by slings instead. In any event, lift only in full
compliance with OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1910
subpart N or any other Local, State, Military a nd
Federal regulations that may apply.
B. Inspect lifting bail and points of attachment for
cracked w elds 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 t o prevent twisting
or swinging of the compressor once it has been
lifted clear of the ground.
F. D O N O T attempt to lift in high winds.
G. Keep all personnel out from under and away
from the compressor whenever it is s uspended.
H. Lift compressor no higher than necessary.
I. Keep lift operator in constant attendance when-
ever compressor is suspended.
J. Set compressor down only on a level surface ca-
pable of supporting at least its net weight plus an
additional 10% allowance for the weight of snow,
ice, mud or stored t ools 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 be-
fore disengaging the lifting hook.
1.10 ENTRAPMENT
A. Make sure all personnel are out compressor be-
fore closin g 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. Batte ries contain acid which is corrosive and
poisonous. 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 w ith 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
permit dirt or foreign matter to enter the open cells.
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