Know Your Compressor; Getting Started - General International AC1203 Operating Manual

27. The Compressor operates automatically while the
motor is turned on.
28. Compressed air from the unit may contain carbon
monoxide. Air produced is not suitable for breathing
purposes.
29. Always use a respirator when spraying paint or
chemicals.
30. The air pressure switch is set at the factory for
optimum performance of your equipment. Never
attempt to bypass or remove this switch as serious
damage to equipment or personal injury could result
from excessive air pressure.

KNOw YOUR COMPRESSOR

Power
Switch
Air
Regulator
(not visible in photo)
Air Tank
Air Regulator: The air regulator controls the air
flow pressure. Turn regulator clockwise to increase
air pressure, counter-clockwise to decrease air
pressure.
Air Chuck: Convenient quick disconnect air chuck
allows for fast easy connection to an air hose.
Air
Chuck
Tank Drain Valve
Safety
Valve
Pressure
Gauges
Tank Drain Valve: The Tank Drain Valve can be
opened to allow moisture and compressed air to be
released from the Air Tank.
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Tank Drain Valve should always be opened
slowly to avoid damage to equipment and
possible injury.
Power Switch: The red power switch turns the air
compressor on and off.
Note: Always make sure that compressor Power
Switch is in the OFF position before
performing any maintenance or plugging the
compressor into a power supply.
Pressure Gauges: These dual gauges indicate the
amount of air pressure built up in the air tank, as
well as the air pressure being delivered to the air
chuck.
Safety Valve: The Safety Valve device relieves
pressure from the Air Tank in the event of excessive
pressure build up. The Safety Valve is preset at
factory. Do not attempt to make any adjustments to
the Safety Valve. Periodically pull ring on the Safety
Valve end to check that it is working properly.
Air Tank: Powder coated steel tank stores the
compressed air until it is needed.

GETTING STARTEd

Before operating your tool, check the contents of
the box to make sure you have everything you will
need.
Items included in the box:
Air Compressor
Air Chuck
Wheels (2)
Mounting Hardware for Wheels
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ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Before performing any assembly or
maintenance make sure compressor is turned off
and unplugged from the power supply.
Installing the Wheels
1. Locate the wheels, hex bolts, washers, and
wheel nuts.
2. Insert hex bolt through center hole in wheel rim.
3. Insert the hex bolt, with wheel in place, through
the hole located in the lower rear of the air
compressor frame.
4. Slide washer onto the end of bolt which you
have just pushed through the air compressor
frame.
5. Securely tighten bolt in place with the wheel nut.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 6 for remaining wheel.
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