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NorthStar 76136 Owner's Manual

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15-Gallon Electric Air Compressor
Owner's Manual
WARNING:
Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Item #76136
READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 15-Gallon Electric Air Compressor Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item #76136 READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 ® Thank you very much for choosing a NorthStar product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Intended Use ............................4 Packaging Contents ..........................4 Technical Specifications ........................4 Important Safety Information ....................... 5 Grounding .............................. 8 Extension Cords ............................ 9 Main Parts of Air Compressor ......................10 Assembly Instructions ........................11 Before Each Use ..........................11 Operating Instructions ........................

  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Intended Use The NorthStar 15-Gallon Electric Air Compressor is ideal for inflating tires, air mattresses, pool toys, and sports balls. The air compressor can be used for operating pneumatic tools including: air nailers, impact wrenches, air ratchets, drills, and cutting tools. It’s the perfect air compressor for medium to heavy automotive, farm, and shop-type applications.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information ⚠WARNING • Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury or property damage. • The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool. Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.
  • Page 6 • Keep your work area clean and well lit. Ensure floors are not slippery from wax or dust. • The compressed air directly from your compressor is not safe for breathing. The air stream may contain carbon monoxide, toxic vapors, or solid particles from the air tank. Breathing these contaminants can cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 7 ⚠CAUTION AIR COMPRESSOR USE AND CARE • Do not force the air compressor. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for which they are designed. Plan your work and use the correct product for the job. •...

  • Page 8: Grounding

    electrocution. Refer to Grounding Instructions paragraph in the Installation section. Make certain that the electrical circuit to which the compressor is connected provides proper electrical grounding, correct voltage and adequate fuse protection. • Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss. Always wear certified safety equipment: ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection.

  • Page 9: Extension Cords

    Extension Cords ⚠WARNING • USE A PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and cause overheating.

  • Page 10: Main Parts Of Air Compressor

    Main Parts of Air Compressor Main Parts Description A Power Switch: This controls the power to the motor and also the cut-in/ cut-out pressure settings. This switch serves as the Auto-On/Off positions for the unit. B Tool Pressure Gauge: Indicates the outgoing air pressure to the tool and is controlled by the regulator.

  • Page 11: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly Instructions ⚠WARNING • The air compressor should be turned off, unplugged from the power source, the air bled from the tank and the unit allowed time to cool before any maintenance is performed. Personal injuries could occur from moving parts, electrical sources, compressed air or hot surfaces. The quick connect assembly must be attached before use.

  • Page 12: Operating Instructions

    DUTY CYCLE: This air compressor pump is capable of running continuously. To prolong the life of your air compressor, it is recommended that a 50%-75% average duty cycle be maintained; that is, the air compressor pump should not run more than 30-45 minutes in any given hour. ACCESSORIES: Accessories for this unit are sold separately.

  • Page 13: After Each Use

    After Each Use ⚠WARNING • Risk of unsafe operation. Firmly grasp air hose in hand when installing or disconnecting to prevent hose whip. • Risk of bursting. Drain air tank daily. Water will condense in air tank. If not drained, water will corrode and weaken the air tank causing a risk of air tank rupture.
  • Page 14 compressor is used in a normal working environment on a daily basis. • 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.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    CHECKING THE SAFETY VALVE Check the safety valve by performing these three steps: 1. Plug the compressor in and run until shut-off pressure is reached. 2. Wearing safety glasses and hearing protection, pull out on the safety valve ring to release pressure from the tank.
  • Page 16 Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action Tank drain valve is open. Close drain valve. Fittings leak. Check fittings with soapy water. Restricted air intake. Clean or replace intake filter element. Prolonged excessive use of air. Decrease amount of air used. Check air requirement for the accessory.

  • Page 17: Pump/Motor Diagram

    • Check for proper fuse. Fusetron™ type T is acceptable. • Check for low voltage and proper extension cord size. • Disconnect other applications from circuit. Operate compressor on a dedicated circuit. Check valve stuck open. Remove and clean or replace. Wrong wire gauge in cord or excessive Check for proper gauge and extension extension cord length.

  • Page 18: Air Compressor Diagram

    Reference Part Number Part Description Quantity E107844 SCREW .50-20 UNF x 4.50 HEX FLANGE - E106666 TORQUE 100-120 FT./LB. E106667 FLYWHEEL SCREW .50-20 UNF X 1.25 HEX FLANGE - E106668 TORQUE 100-120 FT./LB. SCREW .25-20 X 1.25 HEX FLANGE - TORQUE E106669 7-10 FT./LB.

  • Page 19: Air Compressor Parts List

    Air Compressor Parts List Part Reference Part Description Quantity Number KIT SCREW .250-20 X .750 HHW, SET OF 3 - E106660 TORQUE TO 9-12 FT./LB. E107996 MANIFOLD INCLUDES ITEM 40 E106917 COVER CONSOLE KIT SCREW #10-24 X .563, SET OF 4 - TORQUE E106614 12-30 IN./LB.

  • Page 20: Replacement Parts

    Part Reference Part Description Quantity Number E106637 ASSEMBLY WIRE JUMPER SCREW #8-16 X .375 PLASTITE T20 - TORQUE E106638 12-30 IN./LB. E107853 PUMP E106640 NUT .375-16 SERRATED HEX, SET OF 2 E106641 ASSEMBLY NUT SLEEVE 1/2 E106661 BUMPER RECESS RUBBER 50 DURO, SET OF 2 SCREW #8-32 X .375/.344 HHW, SET OF 2 - E106643 TORQUE 40-50 IN./LB.

  • Page 21: Limited Warranty

    NorthStar® approved service centers may void this warranty. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty expressed or implied and NorthStar® assumes no other responsibility or liability outside that expressed within this warranty.
  • Page 22 EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, NORTHSTAR® BY AND THROUGH ITS OWNER NORTHERN TOOL & EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. (“NTE”) HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES (WHETHER EXPESS, STATUTORY, OR IMPLIED) INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
  • Page 23 Distributed by: Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc. Burnsville, Minnesota 55306 www.northerntool.com Made in U.S.A. of Domestic and Foreign Parts E112358 5/7/2019 Page 23 of 23...

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