table of contents table of contents Safety Operating Safety Rules 22 Daily Start-up Safety Warnings 22 Cold Weather Starting 22 Shutdown Overview Basic Air Compressor Components Maintenance 24 Draining the Tank Assembly 24 Checking the Oil 13 Assembling the Compressor 24 Changing the Oil Installation 25 Belt Tension and Pulley Alignment...
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The operating manual is an important part of your Compressor. It should record the information in the places provided below. be read thoroughly before initial use, and referred to often to make sure adequate safety and service concerns are being addressed.
• Check the manufacturer’s maximum pressure rating for air tools and accessories. Compressor outlet pressure must be regulated so as fire to never exceed the maximum pressure rating of the tool. Relieve all...
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Electrical code. Risk of airbourne chemicals. Be certain to read all labels when you are spraying paints or toxic ma- terials, and follow the safety instructions. Use a respirator mask if there is a chance of inhaling anything you are spraying. Read all instructions...
To prevent damage to tank and compressor on stationary models, shutdown the compressor. Allow 10-15 minutes for the unit to cool the tank must be shimmed to the pump base is level within 1/8” to down, then press the reset button on the motor to restart the compressor.
For optimum performance, locate the compressor close to the power panel, as specified in ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS, and as close as possible to the place where the air will be used. This ensures maximum power to the compressor and maximum air pressure to the tool.
Operating the compressor while it is on the pallet will void your warranty. e. To prevent damage to tank and pump, the tank must be shimmed so the pump is level within 1/8” per lineal foot maximum to distribute oil properly.
As the air cools, moisture will condense in the lines. This moisture motor overload protection than a magnetic starter, which senses only must be removed before it reaches the tool being used. To remove this current. If TOPS senses an overload condition, it will automatically shut moisture, run the main air line downhill to a moisture trap and drain.
ELECTRICAL WIRING Low voltage will cause difficult starting or an overload. Low voltage can be caused by a low supply voltage from the local power company, other Refer to the air compressor’s serial label for the unit’s voltage and amperage equipment running on the same line, or inadequate wiring.
FIG 9 BREAK-IN OF THE PUMP NOTICE • The pump is shipped with break-in oil which should be changed after the first 8 hours of operation. 1. Make sure the power is connected at the power panel. 2. Check the oil level in the pump (see “Checking the Oil” in the maintenance section).
operating operating Operating CAUTION DAILY STARTUP Escaping air and moisture can propel debris that may 1. Check the oil level in the pump (see “Checking the Oil” in the cause eye injury. Wear safety goggles when opening maintenance section). petcock. 2.
Check the level of oil in the pump with the sight glass. The pump oil level midway between the motor pulley and the pump flywheel. This deflection must be between A and B (See Fig. 7). Do not overfill or under fill. can be adjusted by the following procedure. The pulley should be NOTE: Use synthetic, non-detergent air compressor oil.
C. Then measure the distance from the straightedge to the edge of the drive belt again at points D and E. Both distances should be the same as at point C. If D or E are different from C, there is a misalignment which must be corrected before the compressor is run.
maintenance troubleshooting Troubleshooting SERVICE INTERVAL TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Inspect and clean air filter Weekly Check pump oil level Daily PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Change pump oil Every 200 hours of use Excessive Low voltage/motor Check that power supply is current draw overload adequate and that compressor is Operate the pressure relief valves...
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troubleshooting mainatenance notes PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Overheating Poor ventilation Relocate compressor to an area with cool, dry, well circulated air, at least 12 in. from nearest wall. Dirty cooling surfaces Clean all cooling surfaces thoroughly. Excessive belt Pulley out of alignment Realign pulley with compressor wear flywheel.
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