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INTRODUCTION
The compressor you have purchased is a combination of nearly 100 different components, all of which have been carefully designed,
engineered, and assembled to ensure a long, dependable, trouble-free life� The product has been fully tested at the factory and has gone
through quality-control inspection prior to shipping�
Like any mechanical piece of equipment, it is necessary to fully understand the proper use of its operation and application�
Misuse of this valuable and helpful air-power source may shorten its expected life as well as void the warranty of the entire unit�
We ask you take the time to read this manual to ensure the dependable service you can expect from your C-Aire compressor�
Failure to do so can cause serious injury and may void all warranties�
Please take special notice of the safety precautions and safety information contained in this manual� Compressed air, like electricity,
is a very helpful and necessary tool� However, compressed air can be extremely dangerous and harmful when it is not understood or is
misused�
PRODUCT NUMBERING SYSTEM
MOUNTING OPTIONS
R: Riser Mount
SERIES
LD: Light Duty
PHASE
1: Single Phase
VOLTAGE
115
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
P:
D:
U:
R:
N:
Prewired Power Cord
Digital AMD Gen-3
w/Leak Detection
30-40 psi Pressure Switch
23-28 psi Pressure Switch
13-18 psi Pressure Switch
SYSTEM CAPACITY
281
280
110
LD
S 281 R - LD 1 - 115 PD
163
253
418
16
4
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SET PRESSURE IN SECONDS (S110/S164/S281)
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IDEAL FOR QUIET SETTINGS
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Nursing Homes
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Apartments
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Churches
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INCLUDED:
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UNIVERSAL MOUNTING BRACKET
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RISER MOUNT HOSE CLAMPS (for 2�5” to 4” risers)
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POWER CORD (for installation and testing purposes)
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RUBBER FLEX HOSE (1/2” x 30” hose)
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WARNING
: Refer to the authority having jurisdiction
regarding hard wiring requirements�
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AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
ACCESSORY
PART NUMBER
AUTOMATIC AIR MAINTENANCE DEVICE
CAMD1
FLOOR MOUNTING KIT*
INSTALL-S28
1/2” X 30” STAINLESS STEEL FLEXIBLE HOSE
DT 3005 H / PACK OF 5: DT 3005 H-5PK
1/2” X 36“ FLEXIBLE HOSE
DT 3605 H / PACK OF 5: DT 3605 H-5PK
1/2” X 48” FLEXIBLE HOSE
DT 4805 H / PACK OF 5: DT 4805 H-5PK
1/2” X 72” FLEXIBLE HOSE
DT 7205 H / PACK OF 5: DT 7205 H-5PK
RISER MOUNT HOSE CLAMPS (5”- 7” RISERS)
HS HC6-8-K
RISER MOUNT HOSE CLAMPS (7”- 9” RISERS)
HS HC8-10-K
* S110/S164/S163/S253/S418 not floor mount compatible�
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Listings:
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Digital AMD: USA: UL 508 Canada: C22�2 No� 14
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Compressors (S281/S280/S163/S253/S418):
USA: UL 1450 – 3rd Edition
Canada: C22�2 No� 68-92
SPECIFICATIONS S110
S280
S281
HP
�5
1
1
SYSTEM CAPACITY
40 PSI 110 GALLONS
40 PSI 280 GALLONS
40 PSI 280 GALLONS
18 PSI 295 GALLONS
20 PSI 633 GALLONS
18 PSI 715 GALLONS
10 PSI 580 GALLONS
10 PSI 1,386 GALLONS 10 PSI 1,386 GALLONS
PRESSURE SWITCH
FACTORY SET AT
10-20 PSI
MINIMUM
DIFFERENTIAL: 5 PSI
FACTORY SET AT 50-
100 PSI
REQUIRES AIR
MAINTENANCE DEVICE
ADJUSTABLE: 5-55 PSI
FACTORY SET AT
10-20 PSI
MINIMUM
DIFFERENTIAL: 5 PSI
CFM
1�55 @ 10 PSI
3�80 CFM @ 10 PSI
3�80 CFM @ 10 PSI
PUMP
2 CYLINDER, OIL FREE 2 CYLINDER, OIL FREE 2 CYLINDER, OIL FREE
CYLINDERS
CERAMIC COMPOSITE CERAMIC COMPOSITE CERAMIC COMPOSITE
VOLTS
115
115
115
PHASE
1
1
1
RUNNING AMPS
3�2
8�5
8�5
BREAKER SIZE
15 AMP
RECOMMENDED
15 AMP
RECOMMENDED
15 AMP
RECOMMENDED
DIMENSIONS
10�75” X 9�75” X 12” 14” X 13” X 14”
14” X 13” X 14”
WEIGHT
21 LBS
46 LBS
41 LBS