Maintenance; Storage - Craftsman 16953 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

NOTE: Any service procedure not covered in the
maintenance schedule should be performed by
qualified service personnel.
WARNING
The air compressor should be turned off,
unplugged from the power source, air bled from
the tank and allowed time to cool before any
maintenance is performed.
WARNING
Do not attempt to remove or adjust the
safety valve.
Check the safety valve by performing these
three steps:
1. Plug the compressor in and run until shut-off
pressure is reached.
2. Wearing safety glasses, pull out on the safety valve
ring to release pressure from the tank.
3. The safety valve should close automatically at
approximately at 40-50 PSI. If the safety valve
does not allow air to be released when you pull
out on the ring, or does not close automatically,
it must be replaced.

Storage

For storing the air compressor, be sure to do the following:
1. Turn the unit off and unplug the power cord from
the receptacle.
2. Remove all air hoses, accessories,
and air tools from the air compressor.
3. Perform the daily maintenance schedule.
Maintenance Schedule
Items to Check/Change
Check Tank Safety Valve
Overall Unit Visual Check
Drain Tank
Check Power Cord for
Damage
CAUTION
To ensure efficient operation and longer life of the
air compressor unit, a routine maintenance schedule
should be followed. The following schedule is geared
toward a consumer whose compressor is used in a
normal working environment on a daily basis.
CAUTION
This compressor is equipped with an automatic reset
thermal overload protector which will shut off motor
if it becomes overheated. If the thermal overload
protector is actuated, the motor must be allowed to
cool down before start-up is possible.
NOTE: The motor will automatically restart without
warning if the unit is left plugged into an outlet with
the On/Off switch in the On position.
4. Open the drain valve to bleed all air from the tank.
5. Close the drain valve.
6. Store the air compressor in a clean and dry location.
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Before each use
or daily
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