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C-Aire offers two styles of pressure switches on its dry pipe sprinkler compressors. The standard pressure switch is on at 
70psi and off at 100psi and is not to be adjusted. The adjustable pressure switch, denoted by an U at the end of the model 
number, can be adjusted per the instructions below. 

PULLEY/SHEAVE ALIGNMENT AND BELT TENSION

COMPRESSOR

SHEAVE

DOWNWARD

DEFLECTION

(INCHES)

MOTOR 

PULLEY 

DIAMETER

SPAN LENGTH

DIRECTION

 OF 

FORCE AP

PLIED

SETTING THE BELT TENSION 

MODEL NUMBERING SYSTEM

S500

HD

U

HOW TO ADJUST

ADJUSTABLE PRESSURE SWITCH

Turn clockwise to increase 
both cut-out and 
cut-in pressure

Differential adjustment,
turn clockwise to increase 
cut-out pressure without 
changing cut-in pressure

Summary of Contents for S1300HD

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Page 2: ...fe LD Light Duty 2 000 hour life SERIES 1 Single Phase 3 Three Phase PHASE 115 Available on S500 and smaller 230 208 230v 460 VOLTAGE P Prewired Power Cord S Prewired Magnetic Starter U 30 40psi Adjus...

Page 3: ...to decrease risk of bursting NOTE Per UL 1450 46 17 C Aire recommends a maximum of 70 duty cycle for its compressors Upon receipt inspect the unit for damage and missing parts If either is apparent ma...

Page 4: ...SCHARGE PIPING CAUTION Do not operate unit without inlet air filtration If the air is dirty pipe the filter to a source of clean air Do not install piping with a diameter lower than that of the pump i...

Page 5: ...electrical controls must be in accordance with NFPA 70 1996 National Electric Code National Electric Safety Code and state and local codes Failure to abide by the national state and local codes may re...

Page 6: ...o unit Dashedlinesrepresentwiressuppliedbyothers Atinstallation thecustomeristoprovide Disconnect and branch circuit overcurrent protection and grounding between the power supply and the electrical co...

Page 7: ...rical Code NEC the Canadian Electrical Code CEC and or any local codes having precedence THREE PHASE STANDARD MAGNETIC MOTOR STARTER WITH AUTOMATIC START STOP CONTROL PRESSURE SWITCH MOTOR BLK BLK BLK...

Page 8: ...95W2 Oil Capacity 2 23QT C Aire Synthetic Compressor Oil Recommended Replacement Parts Air Filter 210 0952 Check Valve BR c 7575 ST Check Valve Breather Pump Serial Tag Check Valve Pressure Gauge Air...

Page 9: ...y Relief Valve Pressure Switch OFF AUTO Unloader Valve Unloader Valve Safety Relief Valve Pressure Switch Electric Motor Belt Guard Electric Motor Sight Glass Sight Glass specific part numbers Belt Gu...

Page 10: ...ommended when using synthetic oil The oil drain plug is located at the base of the pump see diagram The oil fill plug is located at the top of the pump header see diagram CAUTION Never remove either o...

Page 11: ...ION Open the drain valve slowly to release the moisture as pressure in the tank can cause the moisture to expel at very high velocity C Aire recommends installing an automatic tank drain valve EL CRDV...

Page 12: ...r can be adjusted per the instructions below PULLEY SHEAVE ALIGNMENT AND BELT TENSION COMPRESSOR SHEAVE DOWNWARD DEFLECTION INCHES MOTOR PULLEY DIAMETER SPAN LENGTH DIRECTION OF FORCE APPLIED SETTING...

Page 13: ...ATION LOSS OF USE LOST PROFITS LOST INCOME WHETHER SUFFERED BY THE BUYER OR A THIRD PARTY HEAVY DUTY SERIES WARRANTY C Aire warrants its compressor pumps from the Heavy Duty Series noted by the HD in...

Page 14: ...See pressure switch adjustment Reset overload Replace rod Replace complete piston assembly Tighten Replace Valves Tighten Level or shim compressor so all feet touch the floor before tightening down Re...

Page 15: ...e electrical connections Ensure the correct gauge wire is used based on the Amp draw and distance to the circuit breaker box Distance to circuit box Gauge wire used from box to compressor Amp rating f...

Page 16: ...em pressure 13 40psi Air Source Dry Pipe Valve No Air Pressure Maintenance Device On 13psi air pressure Off 40psi air pressure Water in system Low Pressure High Pressure System pressure controlled by...

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