MAINTENANCE /
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TROUBLESHOOTING
OPERA
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SAFETY
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SPECIFICA
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GETTING
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
All lubricated compressor pumps discharge some condensed water and oil with the compressed air. Install
appropriate water/oil removal equipment and controls as necessary for the intended application.
Failure to install appropriate water/oil removal equipment may result in damage to
machinery or workpiece.
Start-up / Break-in Procedure
Risk of Personal Injury. Do not attach air tools to open end of the hose until start-
up is completed and the unit checks okay.
Risk of Personal Injury. Never disconnect threaded joints with pressure in tank!
1. Check oil level per the Lubrication Section of this
manual.
2. Open the bottom tank drain valve (see Figure 5).
Turn outlet valve to open air flow.
3. Plug unit in.
4. Move pressure switch to the
AUTO
position to run
the unit (see Figure 6).
5. Run the unit for thirty (30) minutes at zero (0) psi
(under no load) to break in pump parts.
6. Move the pressure switch lever or knob to
OFF
and turn tank drain valve to shut off air flow. The
compressor is now ready for use.
7. Change oil after first fifty (50) hours of operation.
Then perform oil changes every three (3) months.
Compressor Use
It is extremely important to operate the compressor in
a clean, well-ventilated area where the surrounding
air temperature will not be more than 100°F. Do not
locate the compressor air inlet near steam, paint spray,
sandblast areas or any other source of contamination.
Figure 5
Figure 6
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