Sullair 185 - 1.8 Electrical Shock Prevention

Section 1
SAFETY
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F.
F uels, fluids, coolants, lubricants and battery
electrolyte used inthe compressor aretypical ofthe
industry. Care should be taken to avoid accidental
ingestions and/or skin contact. In the event of in-
gestion seek medical treatment promptly.
DO NOT
induce vomiting if fuel is ingested. Wash with soap
and water in the event of skin contact.
G.
Wear an acid---resistant apron and a face shield
orgoggles when servicingthe battery. Ifelectrolyte
isspilled onskin orclothing, immediately flush with
large quantities of water.
H.
Ethyl ether used in diesel engine ether starting
aid systems is toxic, harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Avoid contact with the skin or eyes and avoid
breathing the fumes. Ifswallowed,
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 anti---icer systems.
Keep openings of valve or atomizer tube of ether
starting aid system pointed away fromyourself and
other personnel.
J.
If ethyl ether or air line anti---icer system anti-
freezecompound enters theeyes oriffumes irritate
the eyes, they should be washed with large quanti-
ties of clean water for 15 minutes. A physician,
preferably any eye specialist, should 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 ofsalt in each glass of clean warm water un-
tilvomitisclear,then administer twotablespoons 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 towing vehicle or equipment carrier,
compressor hoses, tools 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 adjustments or repairs 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 bythe 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 and
F e deral 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
andhasarated capacity ofatleast thenet weightof
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.
Useguide ropesorequivalent toprevent twisting
or swinging of the compressor once it has been
lifted 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 when-
ever compressor is suspended.
J.
Set compressor down onlyon 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 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 be-
fore disengaging the lifting hook.
1.10 ENTRAPMENT
A.
Make sure all personnel areout compressor be-
fore 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,orelse securethe acce ssdoor inthe openposi-
tion to avoid the possibility of others closing and
possibly latching the door with personnel inside.