Eastwood 51117 Assembly & Operating Instructions page 8

6. Place 2 wheels with offset hubs inward onto axle ends with
washers on outboard ends. Push Cotter Pins through holes
in axle and bend split ends around axle (Fig C).
7. Slip the Hose Clamp over the Blast Hose (black), then slip
the open end of the hose over the hose barb on the Outlet
Manifold (Fig D). Tighten Hose Clamp securely.
8. Slide the Front Support Leg over the leg stub welded to the
front of the tank. Place a cotter pin through the holes and fold
split ends over (Fig E).
NOTE: Steps 9-10 are not necessary on the #51117, 50-lb. Blaster.
9. Apply Teflon Tape (included) to the Air Inlet Tube Threads by
wrapping it in clockwise direction as viewed from the open
end (Figs F & G). Apply 4 to 5 layers of tape. Thread Air Inlet
Tube into the Air Inlet Manifold and the Moisture Seperator.
10. Attach Inlet Manifold Assembly to the Tank Assembly by
threading the Air Inlet Tube into the threaded port in the side
of the Filler Cap base (Fig H).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Approx. 5 to 6 turns will be required
to fully tighten.
CAUTION: Over tightening will cause permanent damage.
11. Locate the Pressure Gauge and wrap the threads with Teflon
Tape. Insert the threaded end of the Pressure Gauge into the
Inlet Manifold and firmly tighten.
12. Slip the Hose Clamp over the Flow Hose (red) then slip
the open end of the hose fully over the hose barb (Fig I).
Tighten Hose Clamp securely.
13. Apply Teflon Tape (included) to the 1/4" Female Quick
Connect fitting (included) by wrapping it in clockwise direc-
tion as viewed from the open end. Apply 4 to 5 layers of tape.
Thread it into the brass 1/2" x 3/8" NPT reducer (pre-installed
in the Inlet Manifold Assembly) and tighten securely (Fig J).
FIG. H
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FIG. I
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FIG. C
FIG. D
FIG. F
FIG. J
FIG. E
FIG. G