MAT Industries Powermate Vx SAC22HPP Manuel Du Propriétaire page 5

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 rat-
ing 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.
NOTICE: 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.
• The air tank of your compressor must be decommissioned at the end of the
year mentioned on the warning label affixed to the tank.
• The following conditions may cause the air tank to deteriorate, and make it
explode violently.
RISK OF BURSTING.
HAZARD
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.
NOTE: Air tanks, compressors, and
similar equipment used to inflate
tires can fill small tires like these
very quickly. Adjust the pressure
regulator on the air supply to a value
that does not exceed that of the tire
pressure. Add air gradually and use
the tire pressure gauge frequently
to avoid overinflating them.
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