Storage - Craftsman 919.167270 Owner's Manual

To Replace Regulator
1. Release all air pressure from air
tank. See "To Drain Tank" in the
Maintenance section.
2. Unplug unit.
3. Using an adjustable wrench or
specified wrench remove the
gauges (7/16" wrench), quick
connect (13/16" wrench), and
safety valve (9/16" wrench) from
the regulator manifold.
Gauges
Safety Valve
4. Remove the hose by removing
the hose clamp. NOTE: The hose
clamp is not reusable. You must
purchase a new hose clamp, see
the Parts List Manual or purchase
a standard hose clamp at a local
hardware store.
Before you store the air compressor,
make sure you do the following:
1. Review the Maintenance section
on the preceding pages and
perform scheduled maintenance
as necessary.
2. Set the On/Auto/Off lever to
"OFF" and unplug unit.
3. Turn the regulator
counterclockwise and set the
outlet pressure to zero.
4. Remove the air tool or accessory.
5. Pull ring on safety valve allowing
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Regulator
Manifold

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Hose Clamp
5. Using an adjustable wrench or
5/8" wrench remove the regulator
manifold.
6. Apply pipe sealant to new
regulator manifold and assemble,
tighten with wrench.
7. Reapply pipe sealant to gauges,
quick connect, and safety valve.
8. Reassemble all components in
reverse order of removal. Make
sure to orient gauges to read
correctly and use wrenches to
tighten all components.
air to bleed from the tank until
tank pressure is approximately
20 psi. Release safety valve ring.
6. Drain water from air tank by
opening drain valve on bottom of
tank.
condense in the air tank. If not
drained, water will corrode and
weaken the air tank causing a risk
of air tank rupture.
7. After the water has been drained,
close the drain or drain valve.
Regulator
Manifold
Risk of Bursting.
Water will