Campbell Hausfeld VT6315 User Manual
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Operating Instructions
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General Safety Information
(Continued)
GeneRAl SAFeTy
Since the air compressor and other
components (material pump, spray
guns, filters, lubricators, hoses, etc .)
used, make up a high pressure pumping
system, the following safety precautions
must be observed at all times:
1 . Read all manuals included
Since the air compressor and other
components (material pump, spray
guns, filters, lubricators, hoses, etc .)
used, make up a high pressure pumping
system, the following safety precautions
must be observed at all times:
1 . Read all manuals included
with this product carefully .
Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment .
Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment .
2 . Follow all local electrical and safety
codes as well as in the United States,
the National Electrical Codes (NEC)
and Occupational Safety and Health
Act (OSHA) .
the National Electrical Codes (NEC)
and Occupational Safety and Health
Act (OSHA) .
3 . Only persons well acquainted with
these rules of safe operation should
be allowed to use the compressor .
be allowed to use the compressor .
4 . Keep visitors away and NEVER allow
children in the work area .
5 . Wear safety glasses and
use hearing protection
when operating the unit .
when operating the unit .
6 . Do not stand on or use the unit as a
handhold .
7 . Before each use, inspect compressed
air system and electrical components
for signs of damage, deterioration,
weakness or leakage . Repair or
replace defective items before using .
for signs of damage, deterioration,
weakness or leakage . Repair or
replace defective items before using .
8 . Check all fasteners at frequent
intervals for proper tightness .
Motors,
electrical
equipment and controls can
cause electrical arcs that
will ignite a flammable gas
or vapor. Never operate or repair in or
near a flammable gas or vapor. Never
store flammable liquids or gases in the
vicinity of the compressor.
cause electrical arcs that
will ignite a flammable gas
or vapor. Never operate or repair in or
near a flammable gas or vapor. Never
store flammable liquids or gases in the
vicinity of the compressor.
Never
operate
compressor without a
beltguard. This unit can
start automatically without
warning. Personal injury or property
damage could occur from contact with
moving parts.
beltguard. This unit can
start automatically without
warning. Personal injury or property
damage could occur from contact with
moving parts.
9 . Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry that will get caught in the
moving parts of the unit .
moving parts of the unit .
Compressor parts may be hot
even if the unit is stopped.
even if the unit is stopped.
10 . Keep fingers away from a
running compressor; fast moving
and hot parts will cause injury and/
or burns .
and hot parts will cause injury and/
or burns .
11 . If the equipment should start to
vibrate abnormally, STOP the engine/
motor and check immediately for
the cause . Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble .
motor and check immediately for
the cause . Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble .
12 . To reduce fire hazard, keep engine/
motor exterior free of oil, solvent, or
excessive grease .
excessive grease .
An ASME code
safety relief valve
with a setting no higher than 150 psi
MUST be installed in the tank for this
compressor. The ASME safety valve
must have sufficient flow and pressure
ratings to protect the pressurized
components from bursting.
MUST be installed in the tank for this
compressor. The ASME safety valve
must have sufficient flow and pressure
ratings to protect the pressurized
components from bursting.
See compressor
specification decal
for maximum operating pressure.
Do not operate with pressure switch
or pilot valves set higher than the
maximum operating pressure.
Do not operate with pressure switch
or pilot valves set higher than the
maximum operating pressure.
13 . Never attempt to adjust ASME safety
valve . Keep safety valve free from
paint and other accumulations .
paint and other accumulations .
Never use plastic
(PVC) pipe for
compressed air. Serious injury or death
could result.
could result.
Never
attempt
to repair or modify a tank!
Welding, drilling or any other
modification will weaken the
tank resulting in damage from rupture
or explosion. Always replace worn,
cracked or damaged tanks.
Welding, drilling or any other
modification will weaken the
tank resulting in damage from rupture
or explosion. Always replace worn,
cracked or damaged tanks.
Drain liquid from
tank daily.
14 . Tanks rust from moisture build-up,
which weakens the tank . Make sure
to drain tank regularly and inspect
periodically for unsafe conditions
such as rust formation and corrosion .
to drain tank regularly and inspect
periodically for unsafe conditions
such as rust formation and corrosion .
15 . Fast moving air will stir up dust
and debris which may be harmful .
Release air slowly when draining
moisture or depressurizing the
compressor system .
Release air slowly when draining
moisture or depressurizing the
compressor system .
SPRAyInG PReCAUTIOnS
Do not
spray
flammable materials in
vicinity of open flame or near
ignition sources including the
compressor unit.
vicinity of open flame or near
ignition sources including the
compressor unit.
16 . Do not smoke when spraying paint,
insecticides, or other flammable
substances .
substances .
17 . Use a face mask /
respirator when spraying
and spray in a well
ventilated area to prevent
health and fire hazards .
and spray in a well
ventilated area to prevent
health and fire hazards .
18 . Do not direct paint or other sprayed
material at the compressor . Locate
compressor as far away from the
spraying area as possible to minimize
overspray accumulation on the
compressor .
compressor as far away from the
spraying area as possible to minimize
overspray accumulation on the
compressor .
19 . When spraying or cleaning with
solvents or toxic chemicals, follow
the instructions provided by the
chemical manufacturer .
the instructions provided by the
chemical manufacturer .
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