Industrial Air ILA5148080, Operator'S Manual

5 - ENG

200-2824

This compressor was shipped with oil in the pump 

crankcase. Check oil before operating the air 

compressor, see Check Oil under Maintenance.

1.  Unpack the air compressor. Inspect the unit for damage. If 

the unit has been damaged in transit, contact the carrier 

and complete a damage claim. Do this immediately

because there are time limitations to damage claims. 

The carton should contain: 

• 

air compressor

• 

operator/parts manual

2.  Check the compressor’s serial label to ensure that you 

have received the model ordered, and that it has the 

required pressure rating for its intended use.

3.  Locate the compressor according to the following 

 guidelines:

a.  For optimum performance, locate the compressor close  

to the power panel, as specified in ELECTRICAL  

POWER REQUIREMENTS, and as close as possible to  

the place where the air will be used. This ensures  

maximum power to the compressor and maximum air   

pressure to the tool. 

If  both of these conditions  

cannot be met, it is better to locate the compressor  

close to the power panel, and use a longer air hose  

or distribution line to reach the usage area.

b.  The flywheel side of the compressor must be at least 

12 inches (31 cm) from any wall or obstruction, in a 

clean, well-ventilated area, to ensure sufficient air 

flow and cooling.

c.  In cold climates, locate the compressor in a 

heated building. This will reduce problems with  

lubrication, motor starting and freezing of water  

  condensation.

d.  Remove the compressor from the shipping pallet and 

place it on the floor or a hard, level surface. The 

compressor must be level to ensure proper 

lubrication of the pump and good drainage of the 

moisture in the tank.

CAUTION:

The shipping pallet is not designed as a    

base for an operating compressor. Operating the  

compressor while it is on the pallet will void your  

 warranty.

 e.

To prevent damage to tank and pump, the tank must be  

shimmed so the pump is level within 1/8” per lineal foot  

maximum 

to distribute oil properly. Fasten to floor and  

NEVER force tank feet to floor without shims when    

tightening. We also recommend the use of vibration    

pads (094-0137) under tank feet (

F

).

4.  Connect an air hose or distirbution line (not included) to the  

 compressor.

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLING THE COMPRESSOR

Fig. 2

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