Craftsman 919.165613 Owner's Manual page 12

The next figure represents a typical
air distribution system. The following
are tips to remember when setting up
the air compressor's air distribution
system.
Use pipe that is the same size as
•
the air tank outlet. Piping that is
too small will restrict the flow of
air.
If piping is over 100 feet (30.5 m)
•
long, use the next larger size.
• Bury underground lines below
the frost line and avoid pockets
AIR FLOW
MAIN DISTRIBUTION AIR LINES
Slope pipe in direction of air flow.
Water condensate flows along
bottom of pipe to drain legs,
preventing it from entering feeder
lines.
LUBRICATOR
MOISTURE
SEPARATOR
AND TRAP
DIRT
LEG
TYPICAL COMPRESSED
AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
N004083
FEEDER LINES SLOPE
WITH AIR FLOW
REGULATOR
DRAIN
TRAP
where condensation can gather
and freeze. Apply pressure before
underground lines are covered to
make sure all pipe joints are free
of leaks.
• A flexible coupling is recommend-
ed to be installed between the air
discharge outlet and main air dis-
tribution line to allow for vibration.
• A separate regulator is recom-
mended to control the air pres-
sure. Air pressure from the tank
is usually to high for individual air
driven tools.
AIR FLOW
AIR USAGE
LINES
DIRT
LEG
FILTER
FLEXIBLE
COUPLING
AIR DISCHARGE
VALVE
DRAIN COCK
VALVE
12- ENG
DRAIN
LEGS
DRAIN
TRAPS
REGULATOR
LUBRICATOR
AIR
COMPRESSOR