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Senco PC0968 Operating Instructions Manual

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PC0968
Electric Air Compressor
Operating Instructions
Warnings for the safe use of this compressor are included in this manual.

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  • Page 1 PC0968 Electric Air Compressor Operating Instructions Warnings for the safe use of this compressor are included in this manual.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............3 SAFETY ALERT..............3 INSPECTION ................. 3 SAFETY WARNINGS ............4 ELECTRICAL ..............4 EXPLOSION OR FIRE ..........5 BURSTING ..............5 BREATHING ..............6 BURNS ................. 6 FLYING OBJECTS ............6 MOVING PARTS ............7 NEGLIGENCE ..............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    ® Congratulations on the purchase of your new SENCO Air Compressor! You can be assured your SENCO Air Compressor was constructed with the highest level of precision and accuracy. Each component has been rigorously tested by technicians to ensure the quality, endurance and performance of this air compressor.

  • Page 4: Safety Warnings

    SAFETY WARNINGS READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE USING AIR COMPRESSOR HAZARD POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCE PREVENTION Serious injury or death could occur if Make sure the air compressor is the air compressor is not properly plugged into a properly grounded RISK OF outlet which provides correct grounded.

  • Page 5: Explosion Or Fire

    SAFETY WARNINGS READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE USING AIR COMPRESSOR PREVENTION POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCE HAZARD RISK OF Always operate air compressor in a Serious injury or death may occur from well ventilated area free of EXPLOSION OR FIRE normal electrical sparks in motor and flammable vapors, combustible pressure switch.

  • Page 6: Breathing

    SAFETY WARNINGS READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE USING AIR COMPRESSOR HAZARD POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCE PREVENTION RISK TO Serious injury or death could occur Never inhale air from the air BREATHING from inhaling compressed air. The air compressor either directly or from a stream may contain carbon monoxide, breathing device connected to the air toxic vapors or solid particles.

  • Page 7: Moving Parts

    SAFETY WARNINGS READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE USING AIR COMPRESSOR HAZARD POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCE PREVENTION RISK FROM Risk of bodily injury from moving parts. Always turn off air compressor when MOVING PARTS This compressor cycles not in use. Bleed pressure from the automatically when the pressure air hose and unplug from electrical switch is in the “On/Auto”...

  • Page 8: Compressor Features

    COMPRESSOR FEATURES Motor/Pressure Switch Air Compressor Pump Safety Relief V alve Tank Pressure Gauge Outlet Pressure Gauge Pressure Regulator Discharge Line 115 Volt Electric Power Cord Ventilation Openings/Protective Shroud Quick Disconnect Air Filter Tank Drain Cold Start Valve...
  • Page 9 COMPRESSOR FEATURES 1) MOTOR/PRESSURE SWITCH: This switch is used to start or stop the air compressor. Moving the switch to the Auto (On) position will provide automatic power to the pressure switch which will allow the motor to start when the air tank pressure is below the factory set cut-in pressure.

  • Page 10: Preparation

    1. SENCO® DOES NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF EXTENSION CORDS as this can create power loss and overheating of the motor. Use of an additional air hose is recommended rather than an extension cord. If use of an extension cord is unavoidable, it should be plugged into a GFCI found in circuit boxes or protected receptacles.

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION PRE-START CHECKLIST: 1. Remove any moisture in the air compressor air tank. Remove excessive pressure with an air tool, then open the air tank drain valve in the bottom of the air tank. Close tightly when drained. WARNING: Risk of bodily injury. NEVER attempt to open the drain valve when more than 10 PSI of air pressure is in the air tank! 2.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Bleed the line by moving the switch to the “Off” position. Pressure release valve on motor/ pressure switch has not unloaded pump head pressure. Contact Senco Customer Service. Defective motor, motor capacitor, motor/ pressure switch, or check valve. Symptom 2. When in the Start/Stop option, motor runs continuously.
  • Page 13 Defective or rusted air tank. air tank! Symptom 8. Air blowing from inlet filter. REMEDY PROBABLE CAUSE Contact SENCO Customer Service 888-222-8144. Damaged inlet (reed) valve. Symptom 9. Insufficient pressure at air tool or accessory. REMEDY PROBABLE CAUSE Adjust pressure regulator knob to proper setting or Pressure regulator knob not turned to high enough replace.
  • Page 14 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom 10. Air compressor not making enough air. REMEDY PROBABLE CAUSE Clean. Restricted air intake filter. Drain air tank and measure pump up time. Compare to Defective (reed) valve. specifications. If lower, remove pump head and inspect valve plate, clean or replace. Symptom 11.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model # PC0968 Motor Horsepower 1.5 (Peak) Voltage Amperage Phase Single 3450 Compressor Pump Number of Cylinders Compression Stage Lubrication Lubeless Crankcase Aluminum Bearings Ball Cylinder Aluminum/Steel Sleeve Valves Reed-Single Head Aluminum Filter Insert Motor/Pressure Switch Setting Cut-out 120 PSI...

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