DeVilbiss FA153-2, Owner'S Manual

MODEL NOS.

D25007    Rev. 0    11/12/01

OWNERS MANUAL FOR

PERMANENTLY LUBRICATED AIR COMPRESSOR

(For Home Use Only)

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

1

WARRANTY .......................................................................

2

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

3-5

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

6

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

6

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

6

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

7

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

7-8

Location of Air Compressor ........................................ 7
Extension Cords .......................................................... 7
Voltage and Circuit Protection ..................................... 7
Grounding Instructions ............................................... 8
Additional Regulators and Controls ............................ 8
Break-In Procedures ................................................... 8

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

9

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

10-11

COMPRESSOR PARTS LIST ..........................................

12

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MODEL NO.

Horsepower
SCFM @ 40 psig
SCFM @ 90 psig
Cut-In
Cut-Out
Bore
Stroke
Voltage/Hertz/ Phase
Minimum Branch Circuit
   Requirement
*Fuse Type
Amperage at Max. Load
Tank Size

SPECIFICATION CHART

*A circuit breaker is preferred. Use only a fuse or
circuit breaker that is the same rating as the branch
circuit the air compressor is operated on. If the air
compressor is connected to a circuit protected by
fuses, use quick acting fuses.

FA153-2
FA153-3

1.5
3.5
2.3

100  PSI

125 PSI

1 7/8"
1 1/4"

120/60/1

15 AMPS

Quick Acting

10 AMPS

3  Gallon

FAC153-2
FAC153-3

-----

3.5
2.3

100  PSI

125 PSI

1 7/8"
1 1/4"

120/60/1

15 AMPS

Quick Acting

10 AMPS

3  Gallon

CAUTION

 indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, 

may

 result in 

minor or moderate injury

.

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 recognize this information, we use the symbols to the right.

Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.

DANGER 

indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in 

death or serious injury

.

CAUTION 

used without the safety alert symbol indicates a

potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 

may

 result

in 

property damage

.

WARNING 

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, 

could

 result in 

death of serious injury

.

Call our

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

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.

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

FA153-2

FAC153-2

FA153-3

FAC153-3