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6.1
Compressor Use
IMPORTANT:
Read Instructions carefully to avoid possible injury or
property damage.
The Compressor may be used by removing the air hose from it’s storage
channel and fitting the tire chuck to the tire or inflatable. An On/Off
switch located on the compressor controls the power. Refer to Figure 1 for
locations of compressor switch and hose storage channel. When the
compressor is removed from ElectroMate it is powered from an attached DC
cable stored in a side compartment. This allows compressor use with other
12 Volt power supplies or it can be used with a DC accessory outlet on
ElectroMate to increase the “reach” of the compressor hose.
6.2
Compressor Safety Information
The compressor is capable of inflating to 300 pounds per square inch (PSI)
pressure. To avoid over-inflation, carefully follow instructions on articles to be
inflated. Never exceed recommended pressures. Bursting articles can cause
serious injury. Always check pressure with the pressure gauge. Never leave
compressor unattended while in use. Allow unit to cool after 10 minutes of
continuous operation.
6.3
Inflation of tire or products with a valve stem
1. Place connector (chuck) on valve stem.
2. Push connector toward valve stem and close thumb latch.
3. Make sure connector is pushed on to valve stem as far as possible
before closing thumb latch.
4. Check pressure with the pressure gauge.
5. When desired pressure is reached, open thumb latch and remove
connector from valve stem.
6. Turn OFF Compressor Power Switch.
7. Store Compressor, cord, hose and tire chuck in their respective storage
locations.
IMPORTANT:
Always leave the thumb latch in the open position when
storing the hose unit.
6.4
Typical inflation times
The following are approximate pressure and inflation times for various items.
WARNING:
Always follow tire manufacturers recommendations for
pressure on item to be inflated.
VEHICLE
AND
TRAILER
TIRES
TIRE
SIZE
PRESSURE
TIME
FROM
“0”
PRESSURE
155/80R 13"
26 PSI
2 min.
185/70R 14"
30 PSI
3 min.
235/75R 15"
30 PSI
4 min.
235/85R 16"
50 PSI
10 min.
BICYCLE
TIRES
TIRE
SIZE
PRESSURE
TIME
FROM
“0”
PRESSURE
27 x 1" racing
10 PSI
20 sec.
