DeVilbiss Air Power Company • 213 Industrial Drive • Jackson, TN 38301-9615
MG5-OLSTAT-3A 6/18/99
General Manual
Oil Lubricated Single Stage Stationary
Air Compressors
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
Information for preventing damage to
equipment.
This manual contains information
that is important for you to know
and understand. This information
relates to protecting
YOUR
SAFETY
and
PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS
. To
help you recognize this informa-
tion, we use the symbols to the
right. Please read the manual and
pay attention to these sections.
URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZARD
THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS
OF LIFE.
Information that you should pay
special attention to.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A
HAZARD THAT
MIGHT
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
OR LOSS OF LIFE.
Call our
Toll Free Number 1-800-888-2468, Ext 2
, to obtain the location of the nearest Authorized Service
Center for ordering repair parts and for warranty repairs.
When ordering repair parts from your local Authorized Service Center, always give the following information:
• Model number of your product
• Part number and description of the item you wish to purchase
Retain Original Sales Receipt as Proof of Purchase for Warranty Repair Work.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY GUIDELINES ...........................................
1
WARRANTY STATEMENT .....................................
2
WARNING CHART .................................................
3-4
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................
5
GLOSSARY ............................................................
5
DUTY CYCLE .........................................................
5
GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................
5
ON-RECEIPT INSPECTION ..................................
5
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION ...........................
6
INSTALLATION AND
BREAK-IN PROCEDURES ...................................
6-9
Location of Air Compressor .................................
6
Anchoring Methods .............................................
6
Verticle Units ........................................................
6
Voltage and Circuit Protection .............................
7
Lubrication and Oil ...............................................
7
Additional Regulators and Controls ....................
7
Break-in Procedures ............................................
7
Wiring Instruction ................................................
7
Piping ...................................................................
8
OPERATING PROCEDURES ................................ 9-10
Daily Start-Up Checklist ...............................
9
Normal Operation ......................................... 9-10
MAINTENANCE .....................................................
10
Routine Maintenance Schedule ....................
10
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 11-12
Air Filter - Inspection and
Replacement ........................................................
11
Oil - Checking and Changing ..............................
11
Check Valve - Inspection and
Replacement ........................................................
11
Safety Valve - Inspection and
Replacement ........................................................
11
Belt Replacement .................................................
11
Belt Guard - Removal and Installation .................
11
Adjusting Belt Tension .........................................
12
Pressure Switch - Replacement ...........................
12
Motor Overload Protector - Reset ........................
12
Pulley and Flywheel - Alignment ..........................
12
Servicing Intake and Exhaust Valves ....................
12
STORAGE ...............................................................
12
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...............................
13-15
