RIDGID GP80150RT Operator's Manual page 14

OPERATION
REMOVABLE TANK ALONE — REGULATED
CARRY TANK FOR SMALL JOBS
See Figures 16 - 17 and 19, pages 25- 26.
The removable tank can be separated from compressor
tank to be carried to remote location for small jobs. One tool
should be used in this instance.
 Make sure the air compressor is off.
 Rotate pressure regulator knob fully in the counterclock-
wise direction so that the outlet pressure is at zero (0) psi.
 Turn ball valve lever on unregulated air hose to OFF posi-
tion.
NOTE: Be sure unregulated air hose is turned off before
connecting or disconnecting from unregulated air intake
coupler.
 Disconnect unregulated air hose.
 Carefully lift and remove removable tank from compressor
tank and move removable tank to job site.
WARNING:
The compressor tank will become hot during use.
Failure to avoid contact with the hot surface may
result in serious personal injury.
 Attach hose to one of the two quick-connect couplers
located on front gauge panel of the removable tank as
previously instructed.
 Attach 1/4 in. NPT quick-connect air fitting to accessory
or tool you intend to use.
 Insert the other end of the quick-connect air fitting to the
quick-connect coupler on the open end of hose.
 Pull out and rotate pressure regulator knob to desired
line pressure. Turning the knob clockwise increases air
pressure at the outlet; turning counterclockwise reduces
air pressure at the outlet.
 Following all safety precautions in this manual and the
manufacturer's instructions in the air tool manual, you
may now proceed to use your air-powered tool.
CAUTION:
Air powered tools may require more air consumption
than this air compressor is capable of providing.
Check the tool manual to avoid damage to the tool
or risk of personal injury.
 Control the amount of air flow with the pressure regulator
knob. Turning the knob fully counterclockwise will
completely stop the flow of air.
NOTE: Always use the minimum amount of pressure
necessary for your application. Using a higher pressure
than needed will drain air from the tank more rapidly and
cause the unit to cycle on more frequently.
 When finished, always stop the engine and drain the tank.
Never leave the unit running unattended.
COMPRESSOR TANK AND REMOVABLE TANK
SEPARATED AND CONNECTED WITH A HOSE
See Figures 16 - 17 and 20, pages 25 - 26.
The compressor tank and removable tank can be separated
and connected with a hose (up to 50 ft.) for maximum flex-
ibility at job site, remote regulation, to prevent pressure drop
and to keep noise outside.
 Make sure the air compressor is off.
 Rotate pressure regulator knob fully in the counterclock-
wise direction so that the outlet pressure is at zero (0) psi.
 Turn ball valve lever on unregulated air hose to OFF posi-
tion.
NOTE: Be sure unregulated air hose is turned off before
connecting or disconnecting from unregulated air intake
coupler.
 Disconnect unregulated air hose.
 Carefully lift and remove removable tank from compressor
tank.
 Attach unregulated air hose on compressor tank to air
hose (up to 50 ft.).
 Attach a 1/4 in. NPT quick-connect air fitting to air hose
and connect to 1/4 in. quick-connect intake coupler on
removable tank.
WARNING:
Only connect unregulated air hose between
compressor tank and unregulated air intake
coupler.
 Move removable tank to job area.
 Attach hose to one of the two quick-connect couplers
located on front gauge panel of the removable tank as
previously instructed.
NOTE: If two tools are installed on the removable tank,
they must use the same psi.
 Attach 1/4 in. NPT quick-connect air fitting to accessory
or tool you intend to use.
 Insert the other end of the quick-connect air fitting to the
quick-connect coupler on the open end of hose.
 Start the air compressor as described in Starting and
Stopping the Air Compressor.
 Turn ball valve lever on unregulated air hose to ON
position, allowing air flow from compressor tank to
removable tank.
 Pull out and rotate pressure regulator knob to desired
line pressure. Turning the knob clockwise increases air
pressure at the outlet; turning counterclockwise reduces
air pressure at the outlet.
 Following all safety precautions in this manual and the
manufacturer's instructions in the air tool manual, you
may now proceed to use your air-powered tool.
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