Volvo EC140E - Air compressor; Caution for operation

Air compressor
(optional equipment)
The air compressor is used primarily to clean the
dust from inside the cab, and the engine air cleaner.
1 Press the air compressor switch to ON position
to operate the compressor, see page
79 .
NOTE!
When the tank pressure of the compressor is under
0.74 MPa (7.5 kgf cm
2
) (107 psi), the compressor
works. However, when the tank pressure is 0.98
MPa (10 kgf cm
2
) (142 psi) or the motor has run
over 20 minutes, the compressor shuts down.
2 Clean out the dust with the air gun.
NOTE!
The air gun and hose are stored inside the cab.
Caution for operation
Never use compressed air for cleaning clothes or
persons.
WARNING
Risk of serious injury.
Compressed air, water jets or steam may cause
damage to unprotected skin and eyes.
Always wear personal protective gloves, goggles
and clothing when using compressed air, water jets
or steam.
Do not touch the surface of compressor while it is
running. The case temperature can reach about
130°C.
Bleed the air in the tank after using the
compressor.
Do not disassemble and modify the compressor.
Do not use the compressor extensively in humid
areas or on rainy days.
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Air compressor tank
Other controls
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