Storage - Craftsman 919.167243 Owner's Manual

To Replace Regulator
1. Release all air pressure from air
tank. See "To Drain Tank" in the
"Maintenance" section.
2. Release all air pressure from air
tank. See "To Drain Tank" in the
"Maintenance" section.
3. Using an adjustable wrench
remove the gauges and quick
connect from the regulator.
4. Remove the regulator.
5. Apply pipe sealant tape to the
nipple on the standpipe.
6. Assemble the regulator and
orient as shown.
Before you store the air compressor,
make sure you do the following:
1. Review the "Maintenance"
section on the preceding
pages and perform scheduled
maintenance as necessary.
2. Set the On/Auto/Off lever to "Off"
and unplug unit.
3. Turn the regulator
counterclockwise and set the
outlet pressure to zero.
4. Remove the air tool or accessory.
5. Pull ring on safety valve allowing
air to bleed from the tank until
tank pressure is approximately
20 psi. Release safety valve ring.
6. Drain water from air tank by
opening drain valve on bottom of
tank.
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NOTE: Arrow indicates flow of
air. Make sure it is pointing in the
direction of air flow.
7. Reapply pipe sealant to gauges
and quick connect.
8. Reassemble gauges and quick
connect. Orient gauges to read
correctly. Tighten quick connect
with wrench.

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condense in the air tank. If not
drained, water will corrode and
weaken the air tank causing a risk
of air tank rupture.
7. After the water has been drained,
close the drain or drain valve.
NOTE: If drain valve is plugged,
release all air pressure. The valve
can then be removed, cleaned, then
reinstalled.
8. Protect the electrical cord and
air hose from damage (such as
being stepped on or run over).
Wind them loosely around
the compressor handle. (If so
equipped).
9. Store the air compressor in a
clean and dry location.
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Regulator
Arrow
Risk of Bursting.
Water will