Section 1
SAFETY
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1.1 GENERAL
Sullair Corporation and its subsidiaries design and
manufacture alloftheirproducts sothey can be op-
erated safely. However, the responsibility for safe
operation rests with those who use and maintain
these products. For safe machine operation it is vi-
tally important to review all safety precautions
noted in the Safety Section of your compressor’s
Operator’s Manual. The precautions listed there,
as well as those following, are offered as a guide
which, ifconscientiously followed, will minimize the
possibility of accidents throughout the useful life of
this equipment.
The compressor should be operated only by those
whohavebeentrainedanddelegatedtodoso,and
whohave read and understood their compressor’s
Operator’s Manual. Failure to follow the instruc-
tions, procedures and safety precautions listed
here and inthe Operator’s Manual may result inac-
cidents and injuries.
NEVER
start the compressor unless it is safe to do
so.
DO NOT
attempt to operate the compressor
with a known unsafe condition. Tag the compres-
sor and render it inoperative by disconnecting and
locking out all power at source or otherwise disab-
ling its prime mover soothers whomay not knowof
the unsafe condition cannot attempt to operate it
until the condition is corrected.
Use and operate the air compressor only in full
compliance with all pertinent OSHA requirements
or any pertinent Fe deral, State, and Local codes or
requirements.
DO NOT
modify the compressor and/or controls in
any way except with written factory approval.
1.2 ELECTRICAL SHOCK
A.
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.
B.
Attempt repairs only in clean, dry and well
lighted and ventilated areas.
C.
Stay clear of the compressor during electrical
storms! It can attract lightning.
1.3 DECALS
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control panel
contains several decals which contain necessary
information for safe performance. These decals
should never be removed. Ifadecal becomes dam-
aged, contact yournearest Sullair Distributor orthe
Sullair Corporation factory Service Department for
replacement parts (Note: When ordering new de-
cals, use part number printed on decal face.).