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D20414 Rev. 0 2/15/00
INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
Location of the Air Compressor
Locate the air compressor in a clean, dry and well
ventilated area. The air compressor should be
located at least 12" away from the wall or other
obstructions that will interfere with the flow of air. The
air compressor pump and shroud are designed to
allow for proper cooling. The ventilation openings on
the compressor are necessary to maintain proper
operating temperature. Do not place rags or other
containers on or near these openings.
Lubrication and Oil
This unit needs no lubrication or oiling.
Voltage and Circuit Protection
Refer to your Parts List Manual for the voltage and
circuit protection requirements of your compressor.
Use only a fuse or circuit breaker that is the same
rating as the branch circuit the air compressor is
operated on. If the compressor is connected to
a circuit protected by fuses, use only dual element
time delay fuses, as noted in that Service Bulletin.
Refer to Parts List Manual for your compressor.
Certain air compressor models can be operated on a
15 amp circuit if:
1.
Voltage supply to circuit is normal.
ASSEMBLY
Installing Wheels, Handles, Molded Foot
Bumpers
THE WHEELS AND HANDLE DO NOT
PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE,
STABILITY OR SUPPORT FOR PULLING
THE UNIT UP AND DOWN STAIRS OR
STEPS. THE UNIT MUST BE LIFTED, OR
PUSHED UP A RAMP.
1.
Attach the handle to the compressor saddle by
inserting the handle inside the compressor
saddle and lining up the bolt holes on each side.
Install the two screws, one on each side. Tighten
securely.
It will be necessary to brace or support one
side of the outfit when installing the wheels
because the compressor will have a ten-
dency to tip over.
2.
Install one shoulder bolt and one nut for each
wheel. Tighten securely. The outfit will sit level if the
wheels are properly installed.
3.
Clean and dry underside of air tank leg opposite
wheels. Remove the protective strip from the
adhesive backed molded foot bumpers. Attach the
foot bumpers to the bottom of leg on each end.
Press firmly into place.
2.
Circuit is not used to supply any other electrical
needs (lights, appliances, etc.).
3.
Extension cords comply with specifications.
4.
Circuit is equipped with a 15 amp circuit breaker or
15 amp time delay fuse.
If any of the above conditions cannot be met, or if
operation of the compressor repeatedly causes inter-
ruption of the power, it may be necessary to operate it
from a 20 amp circuit. It is not necessary to change the
cord set.
Extension Cords
Use extra air hose instead of an extension cord to
avoid voltage drop and power loss to the motor, and to
prevent overheating.
If an extension cord must be used, be sure it is:
•
a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade ground-
ing plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the
plug on the product
•
in good condition
•
no longer than 50 feet
•
12 gauge (AWG) or larger. (Wire size increases as
gauge number decreases. 10 AWG and 8 AWG
may also be used. DO NOT USE 14 OR 16 AWG.)
