General International AC1106, Setup And Operation Manual

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NOTE: 

DO NOT over tighten Air Regulator or Air Chuck.

INSTALLING THE AIR FILTER 

The metal Air Filter is installed into the threaded port of the cylinder head.
1.  Thread the Air Filter into the Cylinder Head by turning the Air Filter 

clockwise.

2.  Securely tighten the Air Filter in place with a wrench.

NOTE: 

DO NOT over tighten Air Filter.

OPERATION 

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW AIR COMPRESSOR 

please check the following points carefully:

1.  Check that all nuts and bolts are secure.
2.  Make sure oil has been properly added to compressor. (See Installing 

Oil and Oil Breather Cap section.)

INITIAL START-UP PROCEDURE

1.  Open the Air Tank Drain Valve to permit air to escape, preventing air 

pressure buildup in the air tank.

2.  Run the compressor for a minimum of 20 minutes in this “no-load” 

position to lubricate the piston and bearings.

3.  Close Air Tank Drain Valve. Your compressor is ready for use.

Depending on the CFM draw of the tools being operated, your new Air 

Compressor can be used for operating paint sprayers, air tools, grease 

guns, airbrushes, caulking guns, abrasive blasters, tire & plastic toy 

inflation, spraying weed killer and insecticides, etc. Proper adjustment of 

the Air Pressure Regulator is necessary for all of these operations. Refer 

to the air pressure specifications provided with the tool you are using.

GENERAL OVERVIEW

To compress air, the piston moves up and down in the cylinder. On the 

down stroke air is drawn in through the valve inlet. The discharge valve 

remains closed. On the upstroke of the piston air is compressed. The inlet 

valve closes and air is forced out through the discharge valve, through 

the check valve, and into the air tank. Working air is not available until 

the compressor has raised the tank pressure above that required at the 

air service connection. The air inlet filter openings must be kept clear of 

obstructions, which could reduce air delivery of the compressor.

INSTALLATION AND LOCATION

Locate the compressor in a clean, dry and well ventilated area. The 

compressor should be located 12 to 18 inches from walls or any other 

obstruction which would interfere with airflow. Compressor should be 

located in a temperature controlled area between 32° and 95° fahrenheit. 

Place the compressor on a firm, level surface. The compressor is designed 

with heat dissipation fins which allow for proper cooling. Keep the fins (and 

all other parts which collect dust or dirt) clean. A clean compressor runs 

cooler and provides longer service. Do not place rags, containers or other  

material on top of the compressor.

CONNECTING TO POWER SOURCE

This air compressor is designed to operate on a properly grounded 120 

volt, 60Hz, single phase, alternating current (ac) power source with a 

fused 20 amp time delayed fuse or circuit breaker. It is recommended that 

a qualified electrician verify the ACTUAL VOLTAGE at the receptacle into 

which the unit will be plugged and confirm that the receptacle is properly 

fused and grounded. The use of the proper circuit size can eliminate 

nuisance circuit breaker tripping while operating your air compressor.