Opera ng Instruc ons
8
Keep all persons away from the
discharge opening of hoses or tools
or other points of compressed air
discharge. If the machine is
installed in an enclosed area, be
sure to vent the relief valve outside
of the structure or to an unoccupied area.
11.
12. Make sure all hose connec ons are adequate-
ly secured to prevent tools or hose ends from
being accidentally disconnected.
Start-Up
1. This unit is shipped with pump break-in oil
and should be ready to operate. Be sure to
check for proper oil level before opera ng
the compressor. Oil should be in center of
site glass. See
fi
gure 8.
Use only Flexzilla Compressor Oil.
Use of any other product will
cause product damage and void
the warranty.
2. Check for proper belt tension. There should
be 1/2 inch slack. Refer to maintenance sec-
on if adjustment is necessary.
Always make sure main power is
o
ff
before touching belts or other
moving parts of compressor.
3. Lightly push power switch to make sure sys-
tem is working.
4. If motor sha is not turning counter clock-
wise, disconnect power to terminal block
then exchange any two of the three power
leads. Re-check rota on.
Oil level should be to
center of red circle in
site glass
Figure 9: Con nuous run feature
Con nuous Run Feature
(if equipped)
For heavy use applica ns such as sandblas ng, the
con nuous run feature is available. This feature keeps
main feed line open to eliminate numerous motor
starts/stops and to help cool pump.
To engage con nuous run feature, open ball valve
found by following copper tubing across cylinder heads
to tank. See
fi
gure 9.
Stop con nuous run feature by closing valve so com-
pressor will start and stop according to pressure switch.
Maintenance
Safety Steps
Disconnect, tag and lock out power
source then release all pressure from
the system before a emp ng to
install, service, relocate or perform
ANY maintenance.
1. Make sure repairs are done in a clean, dry, well
lit and ven lated area.
2. When cleaning, use air pressure less than 30
psi (2.1bar). NEVER use
fl
ammable solvents
for cleaning purposes. Also use e
ff
ec ve chip
guarding and personal protec ve equipment
per OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.242 (b).
3. Relieve all internal pressure prior to opening
any line,
fi
ng, hose, valve, drain plug, con-
nec on or other component, such as
fi
lters and
line oilers, and before re
fi
lling op onal air line
an -icer systems with an freeze compound.
4. Keep electrical wiring, including all terminals
and pressure connectors, in good condi on. Re-
place any wiring that has cracked, cut or oth-
erwise damaged insula on. Replace terminals
that are worn, discolored or corroded. Keep all
terminals and pressure connectors clean and
ht.
To pump
unloaders
Open ball valve
to engage
feature
Select air tools, air hoses, pipes, valves, filters
for these items.
TO ACTIVATE
WARRANTY
Scan or go to
for warranty registration
Warranty only valid by following conditions expressed in the Warranty Statement section of the Compressor Operating Manual.
Figure 8: Check proper oil level