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DeVilbiss  Air Power Company  •  213 Industrial Drive  •   Jackson, TN  38301-9615

MG2-OFTANK-4A     REV.  9/23/99

SAFETY GUIDELINES ......................................................

1

WARRANTY STATEMENT ..............................................

2

WARNING CHART ........................................................

3-4

GLOSSARY ........................................................................

5

DUTY CYCLE .....................................................................

5

GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................................

5

ON-RECEIPT INSPECTION .............................................

5

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION .....................................

6

ASSEMBLY (PORTABLE UNITS) ....................................

6

Items Needed for Assembly .......................................... 6
Installing Wheels, Handles
Rubber Foot Strip .......................................................... 6

INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN
PROCEDURES ...............................................................

7-8

Location of Air Compressor .......................................... 7

Air Compressor Anchoring Methods
     (Stationary Units) .................................................... 7
Lubrication and Oil ....................................................... 7
Extension Cords .......................................................... 7
Voltage and Current Protection .................................... 7
Piping .......................................................................... 7
Grounding Instructions ................................................ 8
Additional Regulators & Controls ................................. 8
Break-in Procedures ................................................... 8

OPERATING PROCEDURES ......................................

8-9

Daily Start-up Checklist ............................................... 8

MAINTENANCE ...............................................................

9

Air Filter - Inspection and Replacement ....................... 9
Safety Valve - Inspection ............................................. 9
External Brass Check Valve Replacement .................. 9
Motor ........................................................................... 9
Motor Replacement - Wiring Diagram .......................... 9

STORAGE ......................................................................

10

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................

10-11

SERVICE NOTES ............................................

Back Cover

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

Information for preventing damage to
equipment.

This manual contains information
that is important for you to know and
understand. This information relates
to protecting 

YOUR

 

SAFETY

 and

PREVENTING

 

EQUIPMENT

PROBLEMS

. To help you recog-

nize this information, we use the
symbols to the right. Please read
the manual and pay attention to these
sections.

URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZARD
THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS
OF  LIFE.

Information that you should pay special
attention to.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZARD
THAT 

MIGHT 

CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS

OF LIFE.

Call our

 

Toll Free Number 1-800-888-2468, Ext 2, then 1,

 to obtain the location of the nearest Authorized

Service Center for ordering repair parts and for warranty repairs.

When ordering repair parts from your local Authorized Service Center, always give the following information:

• Model number of your compressor
• Part number and description of the item you wish to purchase

Retain Original Sales Receipt as Proof of Purchase for Warranty Repair Work.

GENERAL MANUAL FOR

PERMANENTLY LUBRICATED

PORTABLE/STATIONARY AIR COMPRESSOR

Summary of Contents for 38301-9615

Page 1: ...F CONTENTS SAFETY GUIDELINES DEFINITIONS Information for preventing damage to equipment This manual contains information thatisimportantforyoutoknowand understand Thisinformationrelates to protecting...

Page 2: ...horized Warranty Service Center that provides on site service calls for service call arrangement o If the purchaser does not receive satisfactory results from the Authorized Warranty Service Center th...

Page 3: ...OR OUTFIT NEVER DRILL INTO WELD OR MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THE TANK OR ITS ATTACHMENTS THE TANK IS DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND SPECIFIC OPERATING PRESSURES NEVER MAKE ADJUSTMENTS OR PARTS SUBSTI TUTIONS T...

Page 4: ...E PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT TO WHICH THE COMPRESSOR IS CONNECTED PROVIDES PROPER...

Page 5: ...er square inch gauge a unit of measure of pressure ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers made tested inspectedandregisteredtomeetthestandardsofASME California Code Unit may comply with Califor...

Page 6: ...pressure switch cut out setting Outlet Pressure Gauge The outlet pressure gauge indicates the air pressure available at the outlet side of the regulator This pressure is controlled by the regulator a...

Page 7: ...s a 3 blade groundingpluganda3 slotreceptaclethatwillaccept theplugontheextensioncord make sure the extension cord is in good condition the extension cord should be no longer than 50 feet the minimum...

Page 8: ...stallationcheckedbyaqualifiedelectrician INSTALLATION AND BREAK IN PROCEDURES cont d Daily Start Up Checklist 1 Beforeattachingairhoseoraccessories makesuretheON AUTO lever is set to OFF and the air r...

Page 9: ...y 5 Inspect air lines and fittings for leaks correct as necessary Each Year of Operation or if a Problem is Suspected Check condition of air compressor pump intake and exhaust valves Replace if damage...

Page 10: ...VOLTAGE SOURCES MOVING PARTS OR COMPRESSED AIR SOURCES PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING ANY REPAIRS UNPLUG THE COMPRESSOR AND BLEED OFF TANK AIR PRESSURE CORRECTION Pressure switch does n...

Page 11: ...rload switch will automati cally reset Motor will start automatically when tank pressure dropsbelow cut in pressureofpressureswitch Check for proper gauge wire and cord length Remove and clean or repl...

Page 12: ...DeVilbiss Air Power Company 213 Industrial Drive Jackson TN 38301 9615 GENERAL MANUAL FOR PERMANENTLY LUBRICATED PORTABLE STATIONARY AIR COMPRESSOR SERVICE NOTES...

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