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280C AIR COMPRESSOR KIT PART NO. 28021 IMPORTANT: It is essential that you and any other operator of this product read and understand the contents of this manual before installing and using this product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
280C Air Compressor Kit IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION - To reduce risk of electrical shock or electrocution: - Do not disassemble. Do not attempt repairs or modifications. Refer to qualified service agencies for all service and repairs. - Do not use this product in or area where it can fall or be pulled into water or other liquid. - Do not reach for this product if it has fallen into liquid. - Use this compressor with 12-volt DC systems only. - This product should never be left unattended during use. WARNING - To prevent injury: - Never allow children to operate this compressor. Close supervision is necessary when this compressor is being used near children. - This compressor will become very hot during and immediately after use. Do not touch any part of this compressor with bare hands, other than the ON/OFF switch, during and immediately after use.
280C Air Compressor Kit MOUNTING AND WIRING 1. Disconnect ground cable from vehicle’s battery. 2. Temporarily position the air compressor in the location where it will be mounted. 3. Route ground wire to the negative post of the battery or to an appropriate grounding point and cut ground wire to length as needed. 4. Mount air compressor with the four sets of 13/64” (5 mm) bolts, nuts, washers, and locking washers provided. (See Fig. 2 for Mounting Instructions) Use of thread sealant is recommended. 5. NOTE: For Remote Inlet Air Filter Installation, refer to Remote Inlet Air Filter Installation Instruction included in the Remote Inlet Air Filter Pack for installation of Remote Inlet Air Filter. 6. This air compressor comes with 1.5 ft. heavy duty heat resistant leader hose with _” fittings. This leader hose is designed to prolong the life of your air line. Do not remove this leader hose from air compressor.
280C Air Compressor Kit OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. IMPORTANT: Always operate the compressor at or below the MAXIMUM PRESSURE RATING of the compressor. Please refer to Application & Specifications Sections of this manual for details. 2. A lways observe the MAXIMUM DUTY CYCLE of the air compressor. Refer to Compressor Applications and Specifications Sections of this manual for details. Operation exceeding maximum pressure ratings and/or duty cycle will result in damage to the air compressor. 3. Y our air compressor is equipped with an AUTOMATIC THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTOR. This feature is designed to protect the air compressor from overheating and causing permanent damage to your air compressor. The thermal overload protector will automatically cut power to your air compressor should the internal operating temperature of the air compressor rise above safe levels during excessive use. 4. Should at any time during use, your air compressor automatically shuts off; do not attempt to restart the air compressor. Turn off power and allow unit to cool for about 30 minutes. This will allow the Thermal Overload Protector to reset so you can safely resume use of the air compressor.
280C Air Compressor Kit SPECIFICATIONS 280C AIR COMPRESSOR PART NUMBERS: • Part No. 28021 / 280C Air Compressor (CE Spec.) Motor Voltage: 12 volts Max. Current Consumption: 16 amps Motor Type: Perm. Magnetic Horse Power: Max. Working Pressure: 150 PSI Max. Duty Cycle (@72ºF & 100 PSI): Minutes On/Off (@72ºF & 100 PSI): 13 On / 30 Off Max. Restart Pressure: 200 PSI Max. Ambient Temperature: 158ºF Min. Ambient Temperature: -40ºF Auto. Reset Thermal Protection: Dimensions: 7.1”L x 3.9”W x 6.3”H Net Weight: 6.95 Lbs. USER MANUAL...
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280C Air Compressor Kit COMPRESSOR APPLICATION GUIDE To ensure that you get the highest level of satisfaction from your compressor performance, refer to information below: VIAIR COMPRESSOR REFERENCE CHART COMPRESSOR SERIES DUTY CYCLE WORKING PRESSURE 100 SERIES 15% 130 PSI 215 SERIES 17% 150 PSI 225 SERIES 20% 150 PSI 265 SERIES 22% 150 PSI 275 SERIES 25% 150 PSI 300 SERIES 30% 150 PSI 400 SERIES 33% 150 PSI 450 SERIES 100%...
280C Air Compressor Kit TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE: PROBLEM: POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Tank pressure drops when 1. Loose drain cock 1. Tighten drain cock compressor(s) shut off 2. Check valve leaking 2. Replace check valve or 3. Loose connections compressor 3. Check all connections with soap and water solution and tighten Compressor runs 1. Excessive air usage 1. Decrease air usage continuously and air flow 2. Loose connections 2. Check all connections with lower than normal 3.
Fuse Battery To Keyed Power Source Pressure Switch LIMITED WARRANTY: 15 Edelman VIAIR Corporation warrants this product, when properly installed and under normal conditions of Irvine, CA 92618 949-585-0011 use, to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from its original www.viaircorp.com Rev.1 date of purchase. To receive warranty service or repair, please contact VIAIR Corporation. Returns should be made within one year of the date of purchase, after a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number has been assigned by VIAIR Corporation. To obtain RGA, fax a copy of your receipt...
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