How To Use Your Unit - Craftsman 919.152145 Owner's Manual

Drain Valve: I--
The drain valve /
is located at [
the base of the
artankand s
used to drain
condensation at the end of each use.
Oheck Valve: When the air
compressor is operating, the check
vane is "open", allowing compressed
air to enter the air tank. When the
air compressor reaches "cut-out"
pressure, the check valve "closes",
allowing air pressure to remain inside
the air tank.
Valve
How to Use Your Unit
Now to Stop:
1. Set the On/Off switch to OFF (0).
Before Starting
Break=in Procedure
_Risk of Unsafe
Operation.
Serious damage may result if the
following breakdn instructions are
not closely followed°
This procedure is required before the
air compressor is put into service and
when the check valve or a complete
compressor pump has been replaced.
1. Make sure the On/Off switch is in
the OFF (O) position.
2. Plug the power cord into the
correct branch circuit receptacle.
(Refer to Voltage and Circuit
Protection paragraph in the
Installation section of this
manual.)
3. Open the drain valve (counter-
clockwise) fully to permit air to
escape and prevent air pressure
build up in the air tank during the
break-in period.
4. Move the On/Off switch to ON (I)
position. The compressor will start.
5. Run the compressor for 15
minutes. Make sure the drain
vaJve is open and there is minimal
air pressure build-up in tank.
6. After 15 minutes, close the drain
valve by turning clockwise. The
air receiver wiJI fill to "cut-out"
pressure and the motor wiII stop.
The compressor Js now ready for use.
Before Each Start=Up:
1. Set the On/Off switch to OFF (O).
2. Pull the regulator knob out and
turn counterclockwise to set the
outlet pressure to zero.
3. Attach hose and accessories.
NOTE: The hose or accessory will
require a quick connect plug if the
air outlet is equipped with a quick
connect socket.
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