SAFETY Section 1 - Pg 04
1.4 Fire and Explosion - Continued
C. Shut off air compressor and allow it to cool. Keep sparks, flames and other sources
of ignition away. DO NOT permit smoking in the vicinity when adding fuel,
checking or adding electrolyte to batteries, checking or adding fluid, checking diesel
engine ether starting aid systems, replacing cylinders, or when refilling air line anti-
icer systems antifreeze compound.
D. DO NOT permit liquids, including air line anti-icer system antifreeze compound or
fluid film to accumulate on bottom covers or on any external or internal surfaces of
the air compressor. Wipe down using an aqueous industrial cleaner or steam clean as
required. DO NOT use flammable solvents for cleaning purposes.
E. Disconnect the grounded (negative) battery connection prior to attempting any repairs
or cleaning inside the enclosure. Tag the battery connections so others will not
unexpectedly reconnect it.
F. Keep electrical wiring, including the battery terminals and other terminals, in good
condition. Replace any wiring that has cracked, cut, abraded or otherwise degraded
insulation, or terminals that are worn, discolored or corroded. Keep all terminals
clean and tight.
G. Turn off battery charger before making or breaking 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. Keep a suitable fully charged class BC or ABC fire extinguisher or extinguishers
nearby when servicing and operating the compressor.
J. Keep oily rags, trash, leaves, litter or other combustibles out of and away from the
compressor.
K. DO NOT operate compressor under low overhanging leaves or permit such leaves to
contact hot exhaust system surfaces when operating the compressor in forested areas.
L. DO NOT spray ether into compressor air filter or into an air filter that serves the
compressor as serious damage to the compressor or personal injury may result.
M. 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
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 or antifreeze
compound in direct sunlight.
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