Maintenance; How To Drain Tank; How To Clean The Air Filter; Storage - Kyocera TJEP 17/15-2 Safety And Operation Instructions

Maintenance

Item Description / reason
Through normal operation of your
compressor, condensation of water
will accumulate in the tank. To prevent
corrosion of the tank from the inside,
condensation must be drained twice a
day. Be sure to wear safety glasses.
Relieve the air pressure in the system
Drain the
then open the drain valve on the bottom
tank
of the tank to drain. Under cold condi-
tions it is especially important to drain
the tank after each use to reduce the
chance of problems resulting from the
freezing of condensation water.
NOTE: Refer to instructions on how to
drain tank.
Check that all connections are tight.
Small leaks in the tank, hoses, connec-
tions or transfer tubes will substantially
reduce the compressor and tool perfor-
Test for mance. Spray a small amount of soapy
leaks water around the area of suspected
leaks with a spray bottle. If bubbles
appear, repair, replace or reseal the
faulty component. Do not over-tighten
any connections.
A dirty air filter will reduce compressor
performance and life. To avoid contam-
inating the pump, the filter should be
Clean the cleaned frequently and replaced on a
air filter regular basis. Clean the cartridge filter
by blowing on it with a blow gun.
NOTE: Refer to instructions on how to
clean the air filter.

How to drain tank

1. Set the pressure switch (1) to the OFF position (Fig.
D).
2. Unplug the power cord (2) (Fig. I).
3. Turn air pressure regulator knob counter-clockwise
to set the outlet pressure to zero (Fig. F)
4. Place suitable container under unit to catch water.
5. Slightly tilt unit and gently turn drain valve coun-
ter-clockwise to open. (Fig. G)
6. After the water has been drained,close the drain
valve (clockwise) (Fig. G). The air compressor can now
be stored.

How to clean the air filter

A dirty filter will reduce the unit s performance and life.
To avoid any contamination inside the pump, the filter
should be cleaned weekly and replaced on a regular
basis. The cartridge filter should be cleaned with blow
gun (Fig. H).

Storage

Before storing the air compressor:
Service
1. Drain tank
interval
2. Use an air blow gun to clean all dust and debris from
the compressor.
3. Disconnect and wind up the power cord.
4. Clean the ventilation openings on the motor enclo-
sure with a damp cloth.
5. Drain all moisture from the tank.
6. Pull the pressure safety valve to release all pressure
Twice a from the tank.
day
!
WARNING:
• Storage covers could cause a fire resulting in death
or serious injury.
• Do not place a storage cover over a hot air com-
pressor.
• Let equipment cool for a sufficient time before plac-
ing the cover on the equipment.
• Store the air compressor in a clean and dry loca-
tion.
• In cold weather, store the compressor in a warm
building when it is not in use. This will reduce prob-
Monthly
lems related to starting the motor and the freezing
of water condensation.
Weekly
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