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OWNERS MANUAL FOR

PERMANENTLY LUBRICATED AIR COMPRESSOR

(For Home Use Only)

FAC28-1

2

3.7
2.6

100  PSI

125 PSI

1 7/8"
1 1/4"

120/60/1

15 AMPS

Quick Acting

10 AMPS

8  Gallon

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

MODEL NO.

FAC28-1

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.

MGP-FAC28-1   4/6/98

DeVILBISS AIR POWER COMPANY

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

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A
HAZARD THAT 

MIGHT 

CAUSE SERIOUS

INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.

Information that you should pay special
attention to.

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

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 sym-
bols to the right. Please read the
manual and pay attention to these
sections.

Information for preventing damage to
equipment.

Summary of Contents for FAC28-1

Page 1: ...a circuit protected by fuses use quick acting fuses MGP FAC28 1 4 6 98 DeVILBISS AIR POWER COMPANY DeVilbiss Air Power Company 213 Industrial Dr Jackson TN 38301 9615 SAFETY GUIDELINES DEFINITIONS IM...

Page 2: ...of Air Compressor 7 INSTALLATION AND BREAK IN PROCEDURES 7 8 Location of Air Compressor 7 Page Extension Cords 7 Voltage and Circuit Protection 7 Grounding Instructions 8 Additional Regulators and Co...

Page 3: ...service call arrangement If the purchaser does not receive satisfactory results from the Authorized Warranty Service Center the purchaser should contact DeVilbiss Air Power Company Merchandise sold a...

Page 4: ...MPRESSOR 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 TUT...

Page 5: ...Y ELECTRICAL WIRING OR REPAIRS REQUIRE ON THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE ELECTRICA...

Page 6: ...restart automatically The low pressure at which the motor automatically re starts is called cut in pressure 1 Set the ON OFF switch to OFF and unplug the cord 2 Reviewthe OperatingProcedures section p...

Page 7: ...d a 3 slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the compressor ingoodcondition no longer than 50 feet 14 gauge AWG or larger Wire size increases as gaugenumberdecreases 12AWG 10AWGand 8 AWG may als...

Page 8: ...t if the followingbreak ininstructionsare notcloselyfollowed The air compressor is equipped with a cord having a grounded wire with an appropriate grounding plug The plug must be used with an outlet t...

Page 9: ...OFF AUTO lever to AUTO and allow tank pressuretobuild Motorwillstopwhentankpressure reaches cut out pressure 4 Opentheregulatorbyturningitclockwise Adjustthe regulator to the correct pressure setting...

Page 10: ...e heard escaping Check fittings with soapy water solution DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Air leaks in air tank or at air tank welds DO NOT DRILL INTO WELD OR OTHERWISE MODIFY AIR TANK OR IT WILL WEAKEN THE TANK...

Page 11: ...arts Have checked at an Authorized Warranty Service Center Do not operate the compressor in the paint spray area See flammable vapor warning Possible defective motor Have checked at an Authorized Warr...

Page 12: ...SSP 490 CAC 1254 KEY NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 DESCRIPTION Safety Valve Drain Valve Wheel 6 2 used Shoulder Bolt 2 used Nut Hex 3 8 16 UNC 2B 2 used Handle Screw 10 16 x 1...

Page 13: ...13 ENG PUMP DIAGRAM...

Page 14: ...ket Valve plate assembly O ring OutletTube Rod assembly Screw 3 8 16 x 1 25 LG hex socket flat head Cylinder sleeve Motor Endbellassembly Timingbelt Pumpisolator Shroud right Shroud left Screw 10 9 x...

Page 15: ...15 ENG SERVICE NOTES...

Page 16: ...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 inf...

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