Maintenance; Customer Responsibilities; To Check Safety Valve; To Drain Tank - Husky 41004 Operator's Manual

Customer Responsibilities

Check Safety Valve
Drain Tank
Risk of Unsafe Operation. Unit cycles
automatically when power is on.
When performing maintenance, you
may be exposed to voltage sources,
compressed air, or moving parts.
Personal injuries can occur. Before
performing any
repair, disconnect power source
from the compressor and bleed off
all air pressure.
NOTE: See "Operation" section for the
location of controls.

To Check Safety Valve

Risk of Bursting. If the safety valve
does not work properly,
over-pressurization may occur,
causing air tank rupture or an
explosion. 1.
compressor, pull the ring on the safety
valve to make sure that the safety valve
operates freely. If the valve is stuck or
does not operate smoothly, contact a
trained service technician.

To Drain Tank

NOTICE: Allow unit to cool before
draining tank, drain valve becomes hot
during operation.
1. Set the Off/Auto-On switch to
"Off".
2. Turn the regulator knob counter
clockwise to set the outlet
pressure to zero.
3. Pull and hold ring on safety valve
allowing air to bleed from the
tank until air pressure is minimized.

MAINTENANCE

Before each use
•
maintenance
Before starting
Daily or after each use
•
4. Place unit on blocks to lift unit off
of ground.
5. Place suitable container under unit
to catch water.
6. Slightly tilt unit and turn drain valve
counter clockwise to open.
7. Place unit back onto blocks to drain
or
water from air tank.
8. After the water has been drained,
close the drain valve (clockwise).
The air compressor can now be
stored.
Risk of Bursting. Water will condense
in the air tank. If not drained, water
will corrode and weaken the air
tank causing a risk of air tank
rupture
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Drain Valve