SECTION 1
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E. Disconnect the grounded (negative) battery con-
nection prior to attempting any repairs or clean-
ing inside the enclosure. Tag the battery
connections so others will not unexpectedly
reconnect it.
F. Keep electrical wiring, including the battery ter-
minals and other terminals, in good condition.
Replace any wiring that has cracked, cut
abraded or otherwise degraded insulation or ter-
minals that are worn, discolored or corroded.
Keep all terminals clean and tight.
G. Turn off battery charger before making or break-
ing connections to the battery.
H. Keep grounded conductive objects such as tools
away from exposed live electrical parts such as
terminals to avoid arcing which might serve as a
source of ignition.
I. Replace damaged fuel tanks or lines immediately
rather than attempt to weld or otherwise repair
them. DO NOT store or attempt to operate the
compressor with any known leaks in the fuel sys-
tem. Tag the compressor and render it inopera-
tive until repair can be made.
J. Remove any acoustical material or other material
that may be damaged by heat or that may sup-
port combustion prior to attempting weld repairs.
Remove diesel engine ether starting aid cylin-
ders and air line anti-icer system components
containing antifreeze compound, prior to
attempting weld repairs in any place other than
the fuel system. DO NOT weld on or near the
fuel system.
K. Keep a suitable, fully charged class BC or ABC
fire extinguisher or extinguishers nearby when
servicing and operating the compressor.
L. Keep oily rags, trash, leaves, litter or other com-
bustibles out of and away from the compressor.
M. Open all access doors and allow the enclosure to
ventilate thoroughly prior to attempting to start
the engine.
N. DO NOT operate compressor under low over-
hanging leaves or permit such leaves to contact
hot exhaust system surfaces when operating the
compressor in forested areas.
O. Ethyl ether used in diesel engine ether starting
aid systems is extremely flammable. Change cyl-
inders, or maintain or troubleshoot these sys-
tems only in well-ventilated areas away from
heat, open flame or sparks. DO NOT install,
store or otherwise expose ether cylinders to tem-
peratures above 160 °F (71 °C). Remove ether
cylinder from the compressor when operating in
ambient temperatures above 60 °F (16 °C).
P. DO NOT attempt to use ether as a starting aid in
gasoline engines or diesel engines with glow
plugs as serious personnel injury or property
damage may result.
Q. DO NOT spray ether into compressor air filter or
into an air filter that serves both the engine and
the compressor as serious damage to the com-
pressor or personal injury may result.
R. Antifreeze compound used in air line anti-icer
systems contains methanol which is flammable.
Use systems and refill with compound only in
well-ventilated areas away from heat, open
flames or sparks. DO NOT expose any part of
these systems or the antifreeze compound to
temperatures above 150 °F (66 °C). Vapors from
the antifreeze compound are heavier than air.
DO NOT store compound or discharge treated
air in confined or unventilated areas. DO NOT
store containers of antifreeze compound in direct
sunlight.
S. Store flammable fluids and materials away from
your work area. Know where fire extinguishers
are and how to use them, and for what type of
fire they are intended. Check readiness of fire
suppression systems and detectors if so
equipped.
1.5 MOVING PARTS
A. Keep hands, arms and other parts of the body
and also clothing away from belts, pulleys and
other moving parts.
B. DO NOT attempt to operate the compressor with
the fan or other guards removed.
C. Wear snug-fitting clothing and confine long hair
when working around this compressor, especially
when exposed to hot or moving parts inside the
enclosure.
D. Keep access doors closed except when making
repairs or adjustments, performing service or
when starting or stopping the compressor.
E. Make sure all personnel are out of the way and
clear of the compressor prior to attempting to
start or operate it.
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