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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
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To avoid personal injury, always shut off and unplug the unit and relieve all air
pressure from the system before performing any service on the air compressor.
Regular maintenance will ensure trouble-free operation.
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Drain the tank
To prevent corrosion inside the tank, the condensation
must be drained at the end of every workday. Be sure to
wear protective goggles. Relieve the air pressure in the
system and then open the drain valve on the bottom of
the tank.
Daily
Check the relief
valve
Pull the relief valve on the ring daily to ensure that it is
operating properly and to clear the valve of any possible
obstructions.
Daily
Test for leakage
Check all connections to see if tight. A small leak of any
of part (the tank, hoses, pipe connections or transfer
tubes) will reduce the unit’s performance.
Spray a small amount of soapy water around the area of
the suspected leak with a spray bottle. If bubbles
appear, repair or replace the faulty component. Do not
overtighten any connections.
Monthly
Storage
Before storing the unit for a long period, use an air blow
gun to clean all dust and debris from the compressor.
Disconnect and coil the power cord. Pull the pressure
relief valve to release all pressure from the tank. Drain
all moisture from the tank. Cover the entire unit to
protect it from moisture and dust.
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OPEN
CLOSE
Clean the air filter
A dirty filter will reduce the unit’s performance and life.
To avoid any contamination inside the pump, the filter
should be cleaned frequently and replaced on a regular
basis. Foam filter should be cleaned in warm and
soapy water.
Weekly
