Maintenance - RIDGID OF50150TS Mobilair Operator's Manual

OPERATION
NOTE: Use a 1 in. box wrench if needed.
 Insert the high flow filter into the air inlet opening, turning
the filter clockwise to tighten.
NOTE: Do not use thread seal tape.
INSTALLING THE EASY START FILTER
See Figure 18, page 23.
The easy start filter may be reinstalled if you have difficulty
starting the unit.
 Turn the air compressor off.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or performing any
maintenance, make sure the switch is in the off
( O ) position, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect from the power supply. Failure to follow
these instructions can result in death, serious
personal injury, or property damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts could create a hazard
or cause product damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which could
result in serious personal injury.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spack-
ling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear
and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips
 Unplug the air compressor.
 Turn the air filter counterclockwise to remove.
NOTE: Use a 23 mm box wrench if needed.
 If the adaptor is not installed on the easy start filter, attach
and tighten the adaptor.
 Insert the easy start filter with the adaptor attached into
the air inlet opening, turning the filter clockwise to tighten.
NOTE: Do not use thread seal tape.
and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, com-
mutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommend using
this product for extended work on these types of materials.
However, if you do work with any of these materials, it is
extremely important to clean the product using compressed
air.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a suf-
ficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit
under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further
lubrication is required.
POWER SUPPLY CORD REPLACEMENT
If replacement of the power supply cord is necessary, this
must be done by an authorized service center in order to
avoid a safety hazard.
REPLACING THE HIGH FLOW AIR FILTER
See Figure 19, page 23.
 Turn the air filter cover counterclockwise to remove.
 Remove the cover.
 Remove the air filter.
 Install new air filter.
 Replace the air filter cover and secure it by turning it
clockwise.
REPLACING THE EASY START AIR FILTER
See Figure 20, page 23.
 Turn the air filter assembly counterclockwise to remove.
NOTE: Use a 1 in. box wrench if needed.
 Remove the o-ring using a flat head screwdriver.
 Remove the plastic shroud.
 Remove the existing filter.
NOTE: If you do not see the filter, it may be inside the
shroud.
 Install the new filter onto the body of the filter assembly.
 Reinstall the plastic shroud and replace the o-ring.
 Make sure the o-ring is completely installed in the groove.
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