Air-Mite Devices, Inc.


    Safety & Maintenance Procedures - Air Presses & Cylinders


    1. Make certain you do not exceed maximum recommended operating line 
       pressure of 100-120 psi.
 
    2. Always detach air lines supplying air to presses & cylinders before 
       attempting any maintenance or repair.
 
    3. Presses & cylinders should be inspected at least once a week to see that 
       proper lubrication is being maintained. Standard seals are Buna N material.
 	   
    4. Whenever air presses are manually operated, two hand anti-tie down safety
       controls must be used.
    
    5. If noticeable leakage develops as cylinders and presses are continually
       cycled, check all tie rods to see they have remained adequately torqued. 
       Torque specs are as follows: 17 inch lbs. for 2-1/4" & 3" bore cylinders, 
       5 foot lbs. for the 4" & 5" bore cylinders, and 8 foot lbs. for the 5" 
       tandem & triplex cylinders.
  
    6. Any tooling or dies affixed to cylinder rods should be continually 
       monitored to assure proper locking. If these loosen during normal 
       operation of presses or cylinders, they should be tightened again at once.
    
    7. Periodic inspection & maintenance of the bolts securing the brackets to
       press columns on air presses is mandatory. Disconnect all air lines before
       servicing.
    
    8. All Air-Mite presses & cylinders are lubricated with Magnalube G lubricant.
       If additional quantities are required, please consult the factory.
    
    9. Adhere to all applicable OSHA & ANSI regulations when affixing points of
       operation guards around fixtures or die sets attached to cylinder rods and/
       or press bases.
    
    10. Keep all points of operation guards in place & in proper condition.
 
    11. All air valves should be guarded per OHSA & ANSI regulations & properly
        installed two-hand safety controls used on all appropriate circuits to
        effect a safe operating condition.
 	
    12. If constant leakage develops during the operation of air presses or 
        cylinders these units should be disconnected & then disassembled for 
        repair. Only the appropriate Air-Mite repair kits should be used to 
        repair & recondition our products. If doubt exists as to proper repair,
        consult the factory or return item to us for inspection and repair.