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- Page 1 APC4025 Owner’s Manual 5 HP PEAK 5 Gallon Twin-Tank AIR COMPRESSOR Please read and save these instructions. HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED SERVICE DO NOT RETURN TO STORE! 888-896-6881 www.allpoweramerica.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Air Compressor Table of Contents Page Topic Safety Guidelines-Definitions Hazard Warnings Air Compressor Precautions Basic Air Compressor Components Assembling the Air Compressor Compressor Controls Electrical Power Requirements Breaking In The Pump Operating Instructions Maintenance Storage Service Troubleshooting Glossary Terms Limited Warranty... - Page 3 This Manual Before Operating. Failure To Comply With Instructions In This Manual Could Result In Personal Injury, Property Damage, And / Or Voiding Of Your Warranty. All-Power America Will Not Be Liable For Any Damage Because Of Failure To Follow These Instruc- tions.
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Page 4: Safety Guidelines-Definitions
Air Compressor SAFETY GUIDELINES-DEFINITIONS This manual contains important information that you need to know and understand in order to protect YOUR SAFETY and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. The following symbols help you recognize this information. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. -
Page 5: Hazard Warnings
Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings Dust WARNING! DUST FROM POWER SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES CONTAIN CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. These chemicals may include (but are not limited to) the following: •... - Page 6 Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings (cont’d) RISK OF EYE OR HEAD INJURY What could happen: • Air powered equipment and power tools are capable of propelling materials such as fasteners, metal chips, saw dust, and other debris at high speed which could result in serious eye injury.
- Page 7 Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings (cont’d) RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION What could happen: • Abrasive tools such as sanders and grinders; rotating tools such as drills and impact tools such as nailers, staples, wrenches, hammers and reciprocating saws are capable of generating sparks which could result in ignition of flammable materials. •...
- Page 8 Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings (cont’d) RISK OF HEARING LOSS What could happen: • Long term exposure to noise produced from the operation of air tools can lead to permanent hearing loss. How to prevent: • Always wear ANSI S3.19 hearing protection when using a compressor. RISK TO BREATHING/INHALATION HAZARD What could happen: •...
- Page 9 Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings (cont’d) RISK OF INJURY What could happen: • Tools left unattended or with the air hose attached can be activated by unauthorized persons leading to their injury and/or injury to others. • Air tools can propel fasteners or other materials throughout the work area. •...
- Page 10 Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings (cont’d) RISK OF INJURY (cont’d) How to prevent it: • Remove air hose when tool is not in use and store tool in secure location away from reach of children and/or untrained users. • Use only parts, fasteners and accessories recommended by the manufacturer. •...
- Page 11 Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings (cont’d) RISK OF INJURY (cont’d) • Use only impact grade sockets on an impact wrench. • Do not apply excessive force to the tool. Let the tool perform the work. • Never point discharge of tool at self or others. •...
- Page 12 Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings (cont’d) RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK What could happen: • Using air tools to attach electrical wiring can result in electrocution or death. • Improper electrical connections can result in fires, electrocution, or death. • If the tool is not provided with an insulated gripping surface, contact with a “live” wire makes exposed metal tool parts “live”, resulting in possible electrocution or death.
- Page 13 Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings (cont’d) RISK OF ENTANGLEMENT What could happen: • Tools containing moving elements or driving other moving tools (grinding wheels, sockets, sanding discs, etc.) can become entangled in hair, clothing, jewelry and other loose objects, resulting in injury. How to prevent it: •...
- Page 14 Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings (cont’d) RISK OF CUT OR BURNS What could happen: • Tools which cut, shear, drill, staple, punch, chisel, etc. are capable of causing serious injury. • The pump and manifold generate high temperatures. How to prevent it: •...
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Page 15: Air Compressor
Owner’s Manual Compressor Specifications Model Number APC4025 Horse Power 5 Peak Tank Capacity Gallons/Liters 5 Gallon Voltage/Amps/Phase 120/2.6/1 Kick-In Pressure Kick-Out Pressure WARNING! The power cord on this product contains lead, a chemical, known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. -
Page 16: Basic Air Compressor Components
Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) Basic Air Compressor Components Oil-less aircompressor are factory lubricated for life and do not require any oil. The basic components of the air compressor the electric motor, pump, pressure switch, and tank. The electric motor (see A) powers the pump. - Page 17 Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) Assembling the Air Compressor Unpack the air compressor. Inspect the unit for damage. If the unit has been damaged in transit, contact the carrier and complete a damage claim. Do this immediatly because there are time limitations to damage claims. The carton should contain. •...
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Page 18: Compressor Controls
Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) COMPRESSOR CONTROLS Power switch: This switch turns the compressor power ON and OFF. Pressure Relieve Valve: If the pressure switch does not shut down the motor when pressure reaches the preset level, this valve will pop open automatically to prevent over pressurization. -
Page 19: Electrical Power Requirements
Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) Electrical Power Requirements Electrical Wiring Refer to the air compressor’s serial label for the unit’s voltage and amperage requirements. Use a dedicated circuit. For best performance and reliable starting, the air compressor must be plugged into a dedicated circuit, as close as possible to the fuse box or circuit breaker. - Page 20 Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS (cont’d) Extension Cord Use the chart on the right for LENGTH OF the proper extension cord length. RATING CORD IN FEET (120 Volts) 25’ 50’ 100’ 150’ Use only a 3-wire extension cord 10-12 that has a 3-blade grounding plug 12-14...
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Page 21: Breaking In The Pump
Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) BREAKING IN THE PUMP 1.Turn the switch to the OFF position. 2. Open the petcock. Turn counterclockwise (loosen). 3. Plug in the power switch to the ON position. 4. The compressor will start. ALLOW THE COMPRESSOR TO RUN FOR 15 MINUTES, TO BREAK IN THE INTERNAL PARTS. - Page 22 Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE GENERATED BY THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR AND THE PUMP. TO PREVENT BURNS OR OTHER INJURIES, DO NOT TOUCH THE COMPRESSOR WHILE IT IS RUNNING. ALLOW IT TO COOL BEFORE HANDLING OR SERVICING. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE COMPRESSOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Page 23: Maintenance
Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) MAINTENANCE WARNING! TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS SHUT OFF AND UNPLUG THE COMPRESSOR AND RELIEVE ALL AIR PRESSURE FROM THE SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE ON THE AIR COMPRESSOR. -
Page 24: Storage
Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) MAINTENANCE (cont’d) Relieve the air pressure in the system and open the petcock on the bottom of the tank to drain. WARNING! CONDENSATION WILL ACCUMULATE IN THE TANK. TO PREVENT CORROSION OF THE TANK FROM THE INSIDE, THIS MOISTURE MUST BE DRAINED AT THE END OF EVERY WORKDAY. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) TROUBLE SHOOTING Note: Trouble shooting problems may have similar causes and solutions. • Tank petcock is open Close pet cock Low pressure, not enough air or compressor does not stop. • Prolonged excessive of air Decrease amount of air used. •... - Page 26 Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) TROUBLE SHOOTING (cont’d) Excessive starting and stopping, while not in use • Fittings leak Check fittings with soapy water. Tighten or reseal leaking fittings. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Replace worn parts and reassemble with new seals. Replace any regulator internal parts. •...
- Page 27 Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) TROUBLE SHOOTING (cont’d) Overheating • Poor ventilation Relocate compressor to an area with cool, dry and well-circulated air. • Dirty cooling surface Clean all cooling surfaces of pump thoroughly. • Leaking valve Replace worn parts and reassemble with new seals. Motor stalls •...
- Page 28 Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) TROUBLE SHOOTING (cont’d) Motor will not run (cont’d) • Check valve stuck open Remove and clean or replace. • If bleeder valve does not open Replace bleeder valve. • Wrong wire gauge in extension cord Check for proper gauge and extension cord length. •...
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Page 29: Glossary Terms
Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) TROUBLE SHOOTING (cont’d) Glossary of Terms • CFM: Cubic feet per minute; a unit of measure of air flows. • PSI: Pounds per square inch; a unit of measure of air pressure. • Kick-in pressure: Factory set low pressure point that starts the compressor to depressurize the tank to a higher pressure. - Page 30 Owner’s Manual LIMITED WARRANTY All-Power warrants to the original purchaser who uses the product in a consumer application (personal, residential or household usage) that all products covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase.
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Page 31: Limited Warranty
Expendable parts or accessories supplied with the product which are expected to become inoperative or unusable after a reasonable period of use. Merchandise sold by All-Power which has been manufactured by and identified as the product of another company, such as gasoline engines. The product manufacturer's warranty, if any, will apply.
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