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The following is a partial list of operational hints that will
provide a safer, more economical, and longer operating life for your compressed air
storage tank.
DON’T
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Operate an air tank which is not
constructed to meet the requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
(A.S.M.E.) Code.
- Operate air tank which is not equipped
with a functional A.S.M.E. Code safety relief valve set at or below an established maximum
working pressure.
- Mount the vessel rigidly without
vibration buffer supports under tank legs.
- Ever operate a vessel without a
properly equipped and operating pressure gauge!
- Ever bypass the pressure control
switch, or any switches, which control pressure.
- Ever restrict the design function of
any safety relief valve-for example; tie down, paint, block, cap, or remove.
- Make welded repair on air tanks.
- Use plastic pipe for any air discharge
line.
- Pile stock up against the tank.
DO
- Respect the pressure
vessel. It can be dangerous!
- Test the safety relief valve monthly.
- Drain condensate from the tank
regularly-daily, if necessary.
- Keep vessel mounted level at all times
with vibration protection in place.
- Have the vessel inspected biannually,
as required by State law.
- Protect tank from damage caused by
vehicle traffic or plant operations.
- Inspect at least weekly
for air leaks. If you find an air leak, determine its source
(i.e. line, fitting or crack).
- Report new installations to the State
Office of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety.
- Have all welded repairs made only by
companies holding the “R” stamp authorization or the A.S.M.E. “U”
symbol.
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