1: Safety ShopTek™ ST4, ST5, ST7, ST11, ST15 Three-phase 60 Hz User Manual
88292018-236 R00
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accordance with their manufacturer's recommenda-
tions.
E. DO NOT use air tools that are rated below the maxi-
mum rating of the compressor. Select air tools, air 
hoses, pipes, valves, filters and other fittings accord-
ingly.  DO NOT exceed manufacturer’s rated safe 
operating pressures for these items.
F. Secure all hose connections by wire, chain or other 
suitable retaining device to prevent tools or hose 
ends from being accidentally disconnected and 
expelled.
G. Open fluid filler cap only when compressor is not run-
ning and is not pressurized. Shut down the compres-
sor and bleed the receiver tank to zero internal 
pressure before removing the cap.
H. Vent all internal pressure prior to opening any line, fit-
ting, hose, valve, drain plug, connection or other 
component, such as filters and line oilers, and before 
attempting to refill optional air line anti-icer systems 
with antifreeze compound.
I. Keep personnel out of line with and away from the 
discharge opening of hoses or tools or other points of 
compressed air discharge.
J. DO NOT use air at pressures higher than 2.1 bar for 
cleaning purposes, and then only with effective chip 
guarding and personal protective equipment per 
OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.242(b) and/or any 
applicable Federal, State, and Local codes, stan-
dards and regulations.
K. DO NOT engage in horseplay with air hoses as 
death or serious injury may result.
1.4 Fire and explosion
A. Clean up spills of lubricant or other combustible sub-
stances immediately, if such spills occur.
B. Shut off the compressor and allow it to cool. Then 
keep sparks, flames and other sources of ignition 
away and DO NOT permit smoking in the vicinity 
when checking or adding lubricant or when refilling 
air line anti-icer systems with antifreeze compound.
C. DO NOT permit fluids, including air line anti-icer sys-
tem antifreeze compound or fluid film, to accumulate 
on, under or around acoustical material, or on any 
external surfaces of the air compressor. Wipe down 
using an aqueous industrial cleaner or steam clean 
as required. If necessary, remove acoustical mate-
rial, clean all surfaces and then replace acoustical 
material. Any acoustical material with a protective 
covering that has been torn or punctured should be 
replaced immediately to prevent accumulation of liq-
uids or fluid film within the material. DO NOT use 
flammable solvents for cleaning purposes.
D. Disconnect and lock out all power at source prior to 
attempting any repairs or cleaning of the compressor 
or of the inside of the enclosure, if any.
E. Keep electrical wiring, including all terminals and 
pressure connectors in good condition. Replace any 
wiring that has cracked, cut, abraded or otherwise 
degraded insulation, or terminals that are worn, dis-
colored or corroded. Keep all terminals and pressure 
connectors clean and tight.
F. Keep grounded and/or 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.
G. Remove any acoustical material or other material 
that may be damaged by heat or that may support 
combustion and is in close proximity, prior to attempt-
ing weld repairs.
H. Keep suitable fully charged Class BC or ABC fire 
extinguisher or extinguishers nearby when servicing 
and operating the compressor.
I. Keep oily rags, trash, leaves, litter or other combusti-
bles out of and away from the compressor.
J. DO NOT operate the compressor without proper flow 
of cooling air or water or with inadequate flow of lubri-
cant or with degraded lubricant.
K. DO NOT attempt to operate the compressor in any 
classification of hazardous environment unless the 
compressor has been specially designed and manu-
factured for that duty.
1.5 Moving parts
A. Keep hands, arms and other parts of the body and 
clothing away from couplings, belts, pulleys, fans and 
other moving parts.
B. DO NOT attempt to operate the compressor with the 
fan, coupling 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.
D. Keep access doors, if any, closed except when mak-
ing repairs or adjustments.