Bostitch BTFP02006 Manual De Instrucciones página 3

What can happen
• The compressed air directly from your
compressor is not safe for breathing.
The air stream may contain carbon
monoxide, toxic vapors, or solid
particles from the air tank. Breathing
these contaminant's can cause serious
injury or death.
• Exposure to chemicals in dust created
by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities
may be harmful.
• S prayed materials such as paint, paint
solvents, paint remover, insecticides,
weed killers, may contain harmful
vapors and poisons.
On February 26, 2002, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published Release #
02-108 concerning air compressor tank safety:
Air compressor receiver tanks do not have an infinite life. Tank life is dependent upon several
factors, some of which include operating conditions, ambient conditions, proper installations,
field modifications, and the level of maintenance. The exact effect of these factors on air
receiver life is difficult to predict.
If proper maintenance procedures are not followed, internal corrosion to the inner wall of the
air receiver tank can cause the air tank to unexpectedly rupture allowing pressurized air to
suddenly and forcefully escape, posing risk of injury to consumers.
Your compressor air tank must be removed from service by the end of the year shown on your
tank warning label.
The following conditions could lead to a weakening of the air tank, and result in a violent air
tank explosion:
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Failure to properly drain condensed
water from air tank, causing rust and
thinning of the steel air tank.
• Modifications or attempted repairs to
the air tank.
• Unauthorized modifications to the
safety valve or any other components
which control air tank pressure.
attachments & accessories:
• Exceeding the pressure rating of
air tools, spray guns, air operated
accessories, tires and other inflatables
can cause them to explode or fly apart,
and could result in serious injury.
RISk TO BREATHING (ASPHYxIATION)
hoW to prevent it
• Never use air obtained directly from
the compressor to supply air for human
consumption. The compressor is not
equipped with suitable filters and in-line
safety equipment for human consumption.
• Work in an area with good cross ventilation.
Read and follow the safety instructions
provided on the label or safety data sheets
for the materials you are spraying. Always
use certified safety equipment: OSHA/MSHA/
NIOSH respiratory protection designed for
use with your specific application.
RISk OF BURSTING
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Drain air tank daily or after each use. If air
tank develops a leak, replace it immediately
with a new air tank or replace the entire
compressor.
• Never drill into, weld, or make any
modifications to the air tank or its
attachments. Never attempt to repair a
damaged or leaking air tank. Replace with a
new air tank.
• The air tank is designed to withstand
specific operating pressures. Never make
adjustments or parts substitutions to alter the
factory set operating pressures.
• Follow the equipment manufacturers
recommendation and never exceed the
maximum allowable pressure rating of
attachments. Never use compressor to
inflate small low pressure objects such as
children's toys, footballs, basketballs, etc.
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