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Note: In frequently humid areas, moisture may form in
the pump and produce sludge in the oil, causing parts
to wear out prematurely. Excessive moisture is likely
to occur if unit is stored in an unheated area subject to
large temperature changes.
Two signs of excessive humidity are external
condensation on the pump when it cools down and a
“milky” appearance in pump oil.
Step 3. Permanent Mounting
You will permanently mount the compressor after
selecting the location in Step 3.
1. On a concrete pad or other stable mounting
platform, drill 4 holes according to the mounting
dimensions given in the diagram below. (Figure 1)
Figure 1
2. Unbolt the compressor feet by removing the lag
bolts and washers, discard them after removal.
(Figure 2)
Figure 2
3. Lift and remove the compressor from the pallet
using a hoist and lifting eyes provided.
4. Situate unit in chosen location and bolt in place.
(Use 7/16” bolts and washers. Make sure bolts
are long enough to provide a good anchor point.)
Bolt it in place to prevent unit from vibrating
excessively. Use metal shims under the “short”
feet if necessary.
5. A rubber isolation mat or pads may be used
under each mounting foot to reduce vibration.
Mounting on Service Vehicle
If installing unit on a service vehicle you must:
Locate unit in an open-air environment, away
from driver and passengers.
Fasten unit securely without applying excessive
stress on the receiver/storage tank. Truck beds
have a tendency to flex and could cause damage
to the receiver tank if fastened directly to the truck
bed. It is the user’s responsibility to provide an
adequate means of fastening the unit in these
applications.
Direct exhaust and other hot parts of compressor
away from the cab or flammable equipment.
Make sure the exhaust clears the side of the bed.
Securely close (and preferably drain) gas tank to
prevent fuel leakage during transportation.
Installing Discharge Piping
If installing discharge piping you must:
Adhere to all local building codes.
Use discharge piping of the same diameter as the
compressor discharge connection.
Use pipe, tube, hose, or distribution components
rated for use with compressed air and maximum
pressure of this compressor.
Use a properly rated flexible connection between
the tank and discharge piping.
WARNING: Burst hazard
Do not use plastic (PVC) pipe, rubber hose, copper, or
lead-tin soldered joints anywhere in the compressed air
system.
Step 4. Electrical Starting: Battery Procedure
In addition to the recoil starter, the engine is capable of
electric starting which, if used, will require the purchaser
to provide a hook-up to an external 12-volt size battery
(Group U1). Battery should have a minimum rating of 18
amp-hour. You may also choose to use a “jump” from a
service vehicle’s battery or an external battery set on the
ground.
See engine Owner’s Manual for more information
regarding battery cable size and length
recommendations.
Follow instructions below for connecting and
disconnecting the battery. After starting engine, a
battery is neither required nor will be recharged, but can
remain connected without damaging the compressor.
Lag Bolts
Pallet