Installation - Husky FP2021 Operating Instructions Manual

Portable Air Compressors
General Safety
(Continued)
7. Follow all local electrical and safety
codes, as well as the National
Electrical Code (NEC) and the
Occupational Safety and Health Act
(OSHA).
8. Wiring and fuses should follow
electrical codes, current capacity,
and be properly grounded.
9. Electric motors must be securely and
adequately grounded. See
grounding instructions and
extension cord information, in this
manual.
10. Always disconnect power source
before working on or near a motor,
or its connected load. If power
disconnect point is out-of-sight, lock
it in the open position and tag to
prevent unexpected application of
power.
11. Guard all moving parts; keep visitors
away. Never allow children in work
area.
12. Wear shoes to prevent shock
hazards.
13. Be careful when touching exterior
of operating motor; it may be hot
enough to cause injury.
14. Protect power cord from coming in
contact with sharp objects.
15. Clean electrical or electronic
equipment with an approved
cleaning agent, such as dry,
nonflammable cleaning solvent.
16. To avoid spontaneous combustion,
discard waste rags into approved
metal waste cans.
17. Never store flammable liquids or
gases in vicinity of compressor.
18. When spraying with solvent of toxic
chemicals, follow instructions
provided by the chemical
manufacturer.
19. Spray in a well ventilated area, to
keep fumes from collecting and
causing health and fire hazards.
20. Do not spray in vicinity of open flames
or other places where a spark can
cause ignition. Do not smoke when
spraying paint, insecticides, or other
flammable substances.
21. Use a respirator when spraying.
22. NEVER reset safety valve or pressure
switch. Keep safety valve free from
paint and other accumulations. This
provides safety against over
pressure.
23. Do regular maintenance; keep all
nuts, bolts, and screws tight, to be
sure equipment is in safe working
condition .
24. Keep cleaning rags and other
flammable waste materials in a
tightly closed metal container and
dispose of later in the proper
fashion.
25. Drain tank of moisture after each
day's use. If unit will not be used for
a while, it is best to leave drain cock
open until such time as it is to be
used. This will allow moisture to
completely drain out and help
prevent corrosion of inside of tank.
26. Inspect tank yearly for rust, pin
holes or any other imperfections that
could cause it to become unsafe.
NEVER weld or drill holes in air tank.
Assembly
HOSE
The hose should be assembled to hose
connector or manifold and tightened
snugly with a wrench.

Installation

1. Check and tighten all bolts, fittings,
etc., before operating compressor.
2. Operate compressor in a ventilated
area so that compressor may be
properly cooled.
3. Compressor should be located where
it can be directly plugged into an
outlet, but if this is not possible, an
extension cord may be used. It should
be selected using the extension cord
chart on page 3 as a guide.
4. To avoid loss of power and
overheating, it is better to use
additional air hose instead of
extension cords to reach work area.
WIRING
1. Local electrical wiring codes differ
from area to area. Source wiring,
plug and protector must be rated
for at least the amperage and
voltage indicated on motor
nameplate, and meet all electrical
codes for this minimum.
2. Use a slow blow fuse type T or a
circuit breaker.
2
Overheating, short
CAUTION
!
circuiting and fire
damage will result from inadequate
wiring, etc.
EXTENSION CORDS
1. Use only a 3-wire extension cord that
has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a
3-slot receptacle that will accept plug
on product.
2. Make sure extension cord is in good
condition, and heavy enough to
carry current product will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating.
3. To avoid loss of power and
overheating, it is better to use
additional air hose instead of
extension cords to reach work area.
4. Table below shows correct size to
use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in
doubt, use next heavier gauge.
NOTE: The smaller the gauge number,
the heavier the cord.
5. This product is for use on a nominal
120 volt circuit and has a polarized
plug. Make sure that the product is
connected to an outlet having the
same configuration as the plug.
Do not use an adapter
DANGER
!
with this product!
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
1. This product should be grounded. In
the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces risk of
electrical shock by providing an
escape wire for electric current. This
product is equipped with a cord
having a grounding wire with an
appropriate grounding plug. Plug
must be plugged into an outlet that
is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
Grounding
RESET
TEST
Pin
Figure 1 - Grounding Method
Improper use of
DANGER
!
grounding plug can
result in a possible risk of electrical shock!
NOTE: Do not use grounding adapter.
Grounded
Outlet