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Mobile Energy Australia Pty Ltd 39 Dulacca Street, Acacia Ridge QLD 4110 Australia ABN 98 674 578 946
P: +61 7 3273 6803 E: sales@mobileenergyaustralia.com.au www.mobileenergyaustralia.com.au
1. COMPRESSOR / COMPRESSED AIR SAFETY
MEA DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES FOR DAMAGE OR LOSS, PERSONAL INJURIES, INCLUDING
DEATH, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE INCLUDING CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY
MEA COMPRESSOR SYSTEM NOT USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS.
ALL UNITS ARE SHIPPED WITH A DETAILED OPERATOR MANUAL. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS VITAL
INFORMATION FOR THE SAFE USE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION OF THIS UNIT. CAREFULLY READ THE
OPERATORS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING THE UNIT. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Care is required when working with an air compressor or compressed air. Compressed air is one of the many
ways energy can be stored. Releasing the stored energy in an uncontrolled manner can result in catastrophic
consequences. Death and permanent disability are all possibilities that can occur. The following are suggested
as minimum precautions to be used when operating the BATTCOM Air Compressor.
It is important that each work site engages in a risk analysis of that site and produces procedures to minimise
exposure to hazard for their employees. Health and Safety Regulations today require that this is a compulsory
procedure to be carried out on each site. These, with site specific safety precautions will help to reduce accidents,
personal injury, and loss of life. It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that the work site is safe for the
employees.
SAFETY WHEN OPERATING AN AIR COMPRESSOR
•Do not expose the tank or compressor to extreme heat.
•Do not perform any service or repairs until the system has been completely relieved of air pressure.
•Maintenance and repairs on the system should only be done by qualified personnel.
•Do not tamper with system components such as pressure valves.
•Follow safe work practices, wear the appropriate safety equipment when operating air-powered
equipment, particularly eye and hearing protection.
•Avoid contact with rotating components, ensure all safety guards are in place.
•Avoid all contact with pressurized air. If it penetrates the skin, it can enter the blood stream and, in some
cases, can cause death.
•To prevent compressor explosion or fire, make sure that the air entering the compressor is free of
flammable vapours.
•Vaporized oil propelled by high pressure is an explosion hazard.
•Do not breathe the compressor air, vaporized oil is a respiratory hazard.
•Stay clear of all moving parts when the system is operating.
•Follow safety procedures for tyre service operations as set by the authority.
