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Immediately upon arrival, check equipment for both
concealed and visible damages to avoid expenses being
incurred to correct such problems. This should be done
regardless of any visible signs of damage to the shipping
container. If this product was shipped directly to you,
report any damages to the carrier and arrange for
inspection of goods immediately.
STORAGE
Before you store the air compressor, make sure you do
the following:
1. Review the “Maintenance” and “Operating
Procedures” sections and perform maintenance as
necessary. Be sure to drain water from the air tank.
2. Protect the electrical cord and air hose from damage
(such as being stepped on or run over).
Store the air compressor in a clean and dry location.
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION
DRAIN VALVE:
The drain valve is located at the bottom of the air tank and
is used to drain condensation at the end of each use.
AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF SYSTEM:
If the compressor automatically shuts off before reaching
its normal cutoff pressure :
1. Shut off all tools.
2. Unplug the compressor or turn off the pressure switch.
3. Wait until the compressor cools down. (about 10 min.)
4. Replug the compressor or turn on the pressure switch
to start the compressor.
5. Resume operation.
If you are using an extension cord, the compressor shuts
off even after performing above procedures. In this case,
the extension cord is too long or narrow. Replace the
extension cord with proper length and width.
ON/AUTO - OFF SWITCH:
Turn this switch to “on” to provide automatic power to the
pressure switch and to “off” to remove power when
finished using the compressor or when compressor will be
left unattended.
AIR FILTER (AIR INTAKE):
Keep the air filter clean at all times. Do not operate the
compressor with the air filter removed. The compressor
does not operate at full capacity if the air filter is dirty.
Before using the compressor, always check the air filter if
it is clean. If not, clean the air filter or replace the filter
element.
AIR COMPRESSOR PUMP:
To compress air, the piston moves up and down in the
cylinder. On the down stroke, air is drawn in through the
air intake valve. The exhaust valve remains closed.
On the upstroke of the piston, air is compressed. The
intake valve closes and compressed air is forced out
through the exhaust valve, through the outlet tube,
through the check valve and into the air tank. Useable air
is not available until the compressor has raised the air
tank pressure above that required at the air outlet.
CHECK VALVE:
When the air compressor is operating, the check valve is
“open”, allowing compressed air to enter the air tank.
When the air compressor reaches “cut-out” pressure, the
check valve “closes”, allowing air pressure to remain
inside the air tank.
PRESSURE SWITCH UNLOADING VALVE:
The pressure switch unloading valve located on the side
of the pressure switch, is designed to automatically
release compressed air from the compressor head and
the outlet tube when the air compressor reaches “cut-out”
pressure.
PRESSURE SWITCH:
The pressure switch automatically starts the motor when
the air tank pressure drops to the factory set “cut-in”
pressure. It stops the motor when the air tank pressure
reaches the factory set “cut-out” pressure.
SAFETY VALVE:
If the pressure switch does not shut off the air compressor
at its “cut-out” pressure setting, the safety valve will
protect against high pressure by “popping out” at its
factory set pressure which is slightly higher than the
pressure switch “cut-out” setting.
OUTLET PRESSURE GAUGE:
The outlet pressure gauge indicates the air pressure
available at the outlet side of the regulator. This pressure
is controlled by the regulator and is always less or equal
to the tank pressure. See “Operating Procedures”.
TANK PRESSURE GAUGE:
The tank pressure gauge indicates the air pressure in the
tank.
REGULATOR:
The air pressure coming from the air tank is controlled by
the regulator knob. Turn the knob clockwise to increase
pressure and counter-clockwise to decrease pressure. To
avoid minor re-adjustment after making a change in
pressure setting, always approach the desired pressure
from a lower pressure. When reducing from a higher to a
lower setting, first reduce to some pressure less than
desired pressure. Depending on the air requirements of
each particular accessory, the outlet regulated air
pressure may have to be adjusted while you are operating
the accessory.
COMPRESSED AIR OUTLET;
For Regular Pressure Pneumatic Tool Use
Outlet Max Pressure; 135 PSIG (0.93 MPa)
INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN
PROCEDURES
LOCATION OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR
Locate the air compressor in a clean, dry and well-
ventilated area. The air filter must be kept clear of
obstructions, which could reduce air delivery of the air
compressor. The air compressor should be located at
least 12 inches away from the wall or other obstructions
