C-Aire S280, Owner'S Manual

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START UP

NOTE

: There is no need to “break-in” your compressor� It has been tested and run at the factory by qualified personnel� 

NOTE:

 S163/S253/S418 - Remove the air filter when filling systems near maximum capacity� The check valve unloader orifice will 

continuously bleed a small amount of air while the compressor is running�

When operating the compressor for the first time, do the following:

1�  Perform an inspection of the compressor to ensure there are no obstructions that might interfere with moving parts�  
2�  Connect the compressor to the power source (the compressor will start)�
3�  Ensure compressor shuts off at desired pressure�

DIGITAL AMD OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR S110, S164, & S281 MODELS

This Digital AMD has 5 different modes of operation�  When it is 
powered on, it starts in the 

RUN

 mode and will display the current 

pressure�  

RUN

MAX

MIN

PSI

kPa

BAR

24HRS

7 DAYS

STARTS

SETTTINGS

LOCKED

C

P

M

C

Pressing the 

M

 mode button once will switch it to the maximum 

pressure setting, (or the pressure at which the compressor turns 
off)�  At this point you are able to adjust the maximum/turn off 
pressure�  When the 

MAX

 indicator is on, the arrow buttons 

  can perform a +1/-1 change to the set value�  The 

compressor will not run in this mode�  If the compressor remains 
in this mode for 60 seconds with no adjustments, it will 
automatically revert back to the 

RUN

 mode� Range: 10-55 PSI� 

RUN

MAX

MIN

PSI

kPa

BAR

24HRS

7 DAYS

STARTS

SETTTINGS

LOCKED

C

P

M

C

Pressing the 

M

 mode button a second time will switch it to the 

minimum pressure mode, this is the minimum pressure the 
system will reach before it turns on�  At this point you are able to 
adjust the minimum/turn on pressure�  When the 

MIN

 indicator is 

on, the arrow buttons 

 can perform a +1/-1 change to 

the set value�  If the compressor remains in this mode for 60 
seconds with no adjustments, it will automatically revert back to 
the 

RUN

 mode�  Range: 5-50 PSI�  

Note

: the upper and lower 

limits have a minimum differential of 5 PSI� 

RUN

MAX

MIN

PSI

kPa

BAR

24HRS

7 DAYS

STARTS

SETTTINGS

LOCKED

C

P

M

C

Press the 

M

 mode button a third time and the 

24HRS

 indicator 

will display the total number of starts in the last 24 hours (The 
counter will not measure time if the unit has no power)� 

RUN

MAX

MIN

PSI

kPa

BAR

24HRS

7 DAYS

STARTS

SETTTINGS

LOCKED

C

P

M

C

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