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ULTRA QUIET & OIL FREE

AIR COMPRESSOR

OwnER'S MAnUAL

CALIFORnIA AIR TOOLS

20040C

4.0 HP

20 gALLLOn

220 vOLTS  60 HERTz

WWW.CALIFORNIAAIRTOOLS.COM                           Customer Support   1-866-409-4581       

Summary of Contents for 20040C

Page 1: ...ULTRA QUIET OIL FREE AIR COMPRESSOR OwnER S MAnUAL CALIFORnIA AIR TOOLS 20040C 4 0 HP 20 gALLLOn 220 vOLTS 60 HERTz WWW CALIFORNIAAIRTOOLS COM Customer Support 1 866 409 4581 ...

Page 2: ...tenance _________________________________10 draining the air tank air dryer_________________10 changing the air filter__________________________10 testing for leaks ______________________________10 cleaning _____________________________________10 Storage______________________________________10 trouBleShootIng ____________________________11 SpecIfIcatIonS________________________________12 electrica...

Page 3: ...e grounding plug is able to result in a risk of electric shock When repair or replacement of the in a risk of electric shock When repair or replacement of the cord or plug is required do not connect the grounding wire cord or plug is required do not connect the grounding wire to either flat terminal The wire with insulation having an to either flat terminal The wire with insulation having an outer...

Page 4: ... the air compressor after it has thoroughly cooled down FIRE HOT SURFACE WARNING Flying objects can cause injury to the eyes head and other parts of the body Air powered equipment and power tools are capable of propelling items metal chips fasteners and particulates at high speed into the air and could result in injury Always wear approved head and eye protection Never point the air stream at any ...

Page 5: ...chments Never make adjustments to the factory set pressures Never exceed manufacturer s maximum allowable pressure rating attachments Because of extreme heat do not use plastic pipe or lead tin solder joints for a discharge line WARNING EXPLOSION Use caution to minimize risk of fire or explosion It is normal for the air compressor motor and pressure switch to produce sparks while operating If spar...

Page 6: ...6 Customer Support 1 866 409 4581 AIR COMPRESSOR ...

Page 7: ...at the air drawn into the air compressor is clean The air compressor should not be used in areas where dust or particulates are in the air This will damage the motor and impair proper operation Important Always use the air filter properly installed Use caution to minimize risk of fire or explosion It is normal for the air compressor motor and pressure switch to produce sparks while operating If sp...

Page 8: ...ore connecting Ensure that all cords are free of damage before connecting to the power supply to the power supply Ensure that you have a sufficient electrical supply for Ensure that you have a sufficient electrical supply for supporting the requirements of the motor supporting the requirements of the motor Improper installation of the grounding plug is able to result Improper installation of the g...

Page 9: ...d During operation the cooling fins of the cylinder head and delivery pipe become hot Allow the air compressor to cool before touching it DO NOT place a storage cover on the unit during operation Only place a cover on the air compressor after it has thoroughly cooled down FIRE HOT SURFACE WARNING Flying objects can cause injury to the eyes head and other parts of the body Air powered equipment and...

Page 10: ...will become clogged This will reduce the air intake capabilities of the air compressor reducing performance Therefore the air filter must be replaced regularly 1 Open the lid of the air filter and remove the old air filter element 2 Replace with a new air filter element and close the lid testing for leaks Make sure all connections are tight do not overtighten A small leak in any hose or pipe conne...

Page 11: ...es not start and makes a humming noise Capacitor is burned out Replace starter capacitor The motor does not start or starts slowly Low voltage supply to the motor Check that the main voltage corresponds to specifications An extension cord that is too thin or too long can cause a voltage drop and cause the motor to overheat Allow the motor to cool down Press the Reset button to restart the air comp...

Page 12: ...arth wire Green Red cords for Capacitor Electric cord for motor Solenoid valve Electric cord for motor Pressure switch Overload protector MAX temperature 135 C Pressure switch Safety valve Pressure gauge Regulator Pressure gauge Ball valve Filter Drain valve Air intake Check valve Solenoid valve Compressor Tank ...

Page 13: ...ecific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state disclaimer of other Warranties To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law this limited warranty is exclusive and expressly in lieu of any and all other warranties including without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any other implied warranties t...

Page 14: ...nded by California Air Tools Inc 7 Normal wear 8 The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by California Air Tools Inc 9 Acts of god The application of these exclusions will be determined at the sole discretion of California Air Tools Inc registration Warranty registration with California Air Tools Inc is required on all products you can mail the enclosed registration form Warranty is ...

Page 15: ...ation date of Purchase _____________________________________________________________ MM dd yyyy Model Number ______________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number ___________________________________________________________ Found on name plate Purchased Location __________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Price _________...

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