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Extreme Climates and Elevation
The Gas Engine Driven 30 CFM Air Compressor has been
designed to operate in moderate climates of 0 °C to +40 °C
(32 °F to +104 °F) and at elevations below 3,500 feet.
Operating outside of this range may result in performance
issues with the engine and compressor.
Cold Environment Operation
The Gas Engine Driven 30 CFM Air Compressor system is not
designed or recommended for use in cold climates (below 0 °C /
32 °F) unless equipped with a VMAC cold climate kit
(P/N: A500044).
Cold Environment Recommendations
Ensure the following conditions are met before starting the compressor:
•
Use the choke in cold environments, or for first start of the engine.
•
The system
’s components must all be at, or above 0 °C (32 °F). Starting
the system while any of the components are below 0 °C (32 °F) may
result in excessive engine cranking while starting, the engine failing to
start, belt slippage, and engine stalling. Use the optional A500044 Cold
Climate Kit or store the system indoors and start it while the components
are still warm.
•
For engine oil recommendations in temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F),
refer to the
Honda Owner’s Manual supplied with the system. Failure to
follow the recommendations in the
Honda Owner’s Manual may result in
poor engine performance or engine damage.
•
The unloader valve should be manually activated to aid start up; this will
reduce the load on the compressor, resulting in less load on the engine
during warm up (Figure 2).
While the unloader valve is manually opened, the compressor
will only produce approximately 40 psi. Once the engine has
reached normal operating temperature, close the unloader
valve to allow the system to build to full system pressure.
The optional A500044 Cold Climate Kit is a starting aid only.
Contact a Honda dealer for recommendations when operating
the engine below -15 °C (5 °F).
Figure 2
– Unloader valve
Unloader valve
with manual
unload actuator
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