Table Of Contents - North Star 47500 Owner's Manual

Equipment Protection Quick Facts ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
About Your Air Compressor ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Component Identification ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Signal Words .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Hazard Signal Word Definitions ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Safety Labeling ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Safety Decal Locations ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Safety Decals ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Initial Set-Up .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Step 1. Inspect & Unpack ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Step 2. Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Attach Air Filter.................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Attach Regulator (Recommended) ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Step 3. Select Suitable Location ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Step 4. Permanent Mounting ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Step 5. Installing Distribution Piping ................................................................................................................................... 12
Step 6. Wiring Installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Electric Compatibility ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
Wire Size ............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Circuit Breaker .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Grounding ........................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Model #47500 and #47501 (230 Volt; 3 / 5 HP) .................................................................................................................. 14
Operation ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Follow Operation Safety Rules ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Prepare for Operation ............................................................................................................................................................ 16
Check/Add Oil to the Pump ................................................................................................................................................. 16
Proper Air Hose and Tool Use .............................................................................................................................................. 17
Pressure Control Related Devices ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Compressor - Tool Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 17
Attaching/Disconnecting Air Hose and Tools ...................................................................................................................... 17
Using Compressor for Spraying ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Flammable Materials ........................................................................................................................................................... 18
Moisture in Compressed Air ................................................................................................................................................ 18
Shutdown ............................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Procedure ........................................................................................................................................................................... 18
For Malfunction During Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Maintenance & Repair ............................................................................................................................................... 19
Maintenance Schedule Summary ............................................................................................................................. 19
Detailed Instructions - Maintenance & Repair ........................................................................................................ 19
Inspect Safety/Relief Valve ................................................................................................................................................. 19
Inspect Air Filter .................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Keep Compressor Clean ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Inspect Compressor for Air Leaks ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Change Pump Oil ................................................................................................................................................................ 20

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