Wiring Instructions; Grounding Instructions; Voltage And Circuit Protection; Air Distribution System - Craftsman 16781 - Professional 80 Gal. Vertical Air Compressor Owner's Manual

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....... 3/8" Lag
........ Screw
,, ....... / (not supplied)
5/8 Washer ,..... /..
(supplied) _ __
_ ,_12
Shim Under _urface Line
Washer Concrete Anchor
(net supplied) (not supplied)
6. Place the (4) 3/8" lag screws
through the air compressor feet,
washers, shims, and into the
anchors.
7. Torque 3/8" lag screws to
7 - 10 ft. Ibs.
Wiring Instructions
_Risk of Electrical
Shock. Improper
electrical grounding can result in
electrical shock. The wiring should
be done by a qualified electrician
A qualified electrician needs to knows
the following before wiring:
1. The amperage rating of the electri-
cal box should be adequate. Refer
to the Specification Chart for this
information.
2. The supply line should have the
same electrical characteristics
(voltage, cycle, phase) as the
motor. Refer to the motor name-
plate, on side of motor, for this
information.
NOTE: The wiring must be the same
as the motor nameplate voltage plus
or minus 10%. Refer to local codes for
recommended wire sizes, correct wire
size, and maximum wire run; undersize
wire causes high amp draw and over-
heating to the motor.
_Risk of Electrical
Shock. Electrical
wiring must be located away from
hot surfaces such as manifold
assembly, compressor outlet tubes,
heads, or cylinders.
GROUNDING iNSTRUCTIONS
This product should be connected to
a metallic, permanent wiring system,
of an equipment-grounding terminal
or lead on the product.
Voltage and Circuit Protection
Refer to the specification chart for the
voltage and minimum branch circuit
requirements.
Air Distribution System
_Risk of Bursting.
Plastic or PVC
pipe is not designed for use with
compressed air. Regardless of its
indicated pressure rating, plastic
pipe can burst from air pressure.
Use only metal pipe for air
distribution lines.
The next figure represents a typical
air distribution system. The following
are tips to remember when setting up
the air compressor's air distribution
system.
• Use pipe that is the same size as
the air tank outlet. Piping that is
too small will restrict the flow of
air.
• If piping is over 100 feet (30.5 m)
long, use the next larger size.
• Bury underground lines below
the frost line and avoid pockets
where condensation can gather
and freeze. Apply pressure before
underground lines are covered to
make sure all pipe joints are free
of leaks.
• A flexible coupling is recommend-
ed to be installed between the air
discharge outlet and main air dis-
tribution line to allow for vibration.
® A separate regulator is recom-
mended to control the air pres-
sure. Air pressure from the tank
is usually to high for individual air
driven tools.
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