After Each Use; Maintenance - NorthStar 76136 Owner's Manual

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Risk of unsafe operation. Firmly grasp air hose in hand when installing or disconnecting to
prevent hose whip.
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Risk of bursting. Drain air tank daily. Water will condense in air tank. If not drained, water will
corrode and weaken the air tank causing a risk of air tank rupture.
DAILY SHUT-DOWN
1. Set the Power Switch to the OFF (0) position (A).
2. Unplug the power cord from the receptacle (D).
3. Set the outlet pressure to zero on the regulator (E).
4. Remove any air tools or accessories.
5. Open the drain valve allowing air to bleed from the tank. After all of the air has bled from the
tank, close the drain valve to prevent debris build-up in the valve (B).
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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

After Each Use

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Maintenance

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