Checking The Safety Valve - Central Pneumatic 62380 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Draining Moisture from the tank
The Drain Valve is located under the Tank� It must be used daily to release all trapped air and
moisture from the Tank� Doing this will eliminate condensation and prevent tank corrosion�
1� Drain Valve located under tank� See
Figure C: Drain Valve Location�
2� Turn the Power Switch of the compressor off�
3� Place a collection pan under the Drain Valve�
4� Holding the handle, tilt the compressor toward the
drain valve so that it's set in a lower position�
5� Open the drain valve completely�
Figure c: Drain Valve Location

checking the Safety Valve

DanGer! Do not attempt to tamper with the safety valve. anything loosened from this device could
fly up and hit you. Failure to heed this warning could result in death or serious personal injury.
The safety valve will automatically release air
if the air receiver pressure exceeds the preset
maximum� The valve should be checked before
each day of use by pulling the ring by hand�
1� Turn the air compressor on and allow the tank
to fill� The compressor will shut off when the
pressure reach-es the preset maximum�
2� Turn the air compressor off�
3� Pull the ring on the safety valve to
release air for twenty seconds�
SaFety
VaLVe
Figure D: Safety Valve
Item 62380
Drain
VaLVe
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6� Keep the compressor tilited until all
moisture has been removed�
7� Drain moisture from tank into suitable container�
note: Condensate is a polluting material and should
be disposed of in compliance with local regulations�
8� If a drain valve is clogged, release all air pressure,
remove and clean valve, then reinstall�
WarninG! unplug the air compressor and
release all air from the tank before servicing.
Failure to depressurize tank before attempting to
remove valve may cause serious personal injury.
9� Turn off drain valve until completely closed�
4� Release the ring� Air must immediately stop
escaping when the ring is released� Any
continued loss of air after releasing the safety
valve ring indicates a problem with the safety
valve� Discontinue use and seek service
before continued use of the air compressor�
WarninG! if air leaks after the ring has been
released, or if the valve is stuck and cannot
be actuated by the ring, Do not use the air
compressor until the safety valve has been
replaced. use of the air compressor in this
condition could result in serious personal injury.
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