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AIR COMPREssOR

OPeRATING THe AIR

COMPReSSOR

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Test run

before using the air compressor for the first time, complete a test

run as follows:

Plug the power cord from the air compressor into the Power Foot

Pedal cord socket. 
Plug this cord into a power supply such as a  (wall socket).
Open the Air Hose outlet (air cock) by tuning the level to the

forward or middle position.This will open the outlet and release

the air.
Start the air compressor by pressing down on the Power Foot

Pedal.
The motor will start running. 
Air will be released from Air Hose outlet (air cock) and the bottom

of the water trap (bleeder Valve).
This indicates that your air compressor is working normally.

Important!

If the Air Hose outlet (air cock) and bleeder Valve (bottom of the

Water Trap) are closed, the motor 

Will not operate!

For the motor to work normally, air must be released from the

motor/pump at all times.
Air must be released from the air hose, air cock (hose outlet) or

bleeder valve.
If air is not released from the pump, the pump is fully pressurized.
When the pump is fully pressurized the motor cannot turn and

operate / run normally..
For best operation, open the bleeder valve located at the bottom

of the water. 
This will allow air out continously and allow the air compressor

operate normally.

daily operation

Starting the compressor:

1.

Attach the air hose to the air compressor

Lift up and turn the regulator knob completely to the left. 
This will turn down the pressure at the air hose before starting

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3.

Plug the power supply cord into a power supply socket

and press down on the Power Foot Pedal.

4.

Let the motor run and turn the regulator knob to the right 

increasing the pressure to the desired pressure needed..
(Note) The pressure can be adjusted that the bottom of 

the water trap by turn the valve open letting air out.

5.

Operate air tool normally.

6.

Only operate continously for 1 hour maximum.

Allow compressor to cool down before restarting

Shutting down the compressor:
1.

Release the pressure from the Power Foot Pedal.

2.

unplug the power supply cord.

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Summary of Contents for TL5

Page 1: ...TL10 WWW CALIFORNIAAIRTOOLS COM Customer Support 1 866 409 4581 ULTRA QUIET OIL FREE TAnk LEss AIR COMPREssOR OwnER s MAnUAL TL5...

Page 2: ...operation________________________________10 maInTenance _________________________________11 changing the air filter__________________________11 cleaning _____________________________________11 TroubL...

Page 3: ...compressor do not return your air compressor for service or parts to the store dealer where purchased IMPORTANT SAFeTy INSTRuCTIONS Safety messages Signal Words DANGER Moving parts can cause severe t...

Page 4: ...horoughly 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...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...labels before operating These labels provide important safety and maintenance information These labels should be considered as permanent parts of the air compressor Should any of these labels become i...

Page 7: ...bolt 63 7 Pressure Plate Screw 26 Crank Case 45 Foot Cushion 64 8 Cylinder 27 Leading out Line Guard circle 46 Nut 65 9 Cylinder Obturating Ring 28 Rotor Pin 47 Handle bar 10 Cylinder Head Obturating...

Page 8: ...erly Save packaging Save all outside packaging in case you ever need to return the product for service or repair compressor Location use on flat Surface For proper operation the air compressor must be...

Page 9: ...e you have a sufficient electrical supply for supporting the motor s requirements use a dedicated circuit for the best results Low voltage and or an overload circuit can cause the motor s overload pro...

Page 10: ...from the air hose air cock hose outlet or bleeder valve If air is not released from the pump the pump is fully pressurized When the pump is fully pressurized the motor cannot turn and operate run nor...

Page 11: ...because they can cause severe burns Do not touch the air compressor s cylinder head During operation the cooling fins of the cylinder head and delivery pipe become hot Allow the air compressor to cool...

Page 12: ...ord For best results plug directly into a wall socket Motor windings are burned out Contact Customer Support The motor does not start and makes a humming noise Capacitor is burned out Replace starter...

Page 13: ...09 4581 SPeCIFICATIONS electrical circuit AIR COMPREssOR Motor Earth wire Green Red cords for Capacitor Electric cord for motor Solenoid valve Electric cord for motor Pressure switch Overload protecto...

Page 14: ...c 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...

Page 15: ...ions or in applications not recommended 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 t...

Page 16: ...on date of Purchase _____________________________________________________________ MM dd yyyy Model Number ______________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number _...

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