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UNIT CYCLES AUTOMATICALLY WHEN POWER IS ON. WHEN DOING MAINTENANCE,
YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO
VOLTAGE SOURCES, COMPRESSED
AIR OR MOVING PARTS. PERSONAL INJURIES CAN OCCUR.
BEFORE
PERFORMING
ANY MAINTENANCE
OR REPAIR, UNPLUG THE COMPRESSOR
AND BLEED OFF ALL AIR PRES-
SURE.
ALL MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR OPERATIONS
NOT LISTED
MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED
SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
Air Filter
- Inspection
and Replacement
Hot surfaces.
Risk of burn.
Compressor
heads
are exposed
when filter cover is removed.
Allow
compressor
to cool prior to servicing.
Filter
.__--Filter
Retainer
Keep the air filter clean at all times.
Do not operate
the corn
pressor
with the air filter removed.
A dirty air filter will not allow the compressor
to operate
at full
capacity
Before
you use the compressor,
check the air filter to
oe sure _t s clean
Check
Valve Cleaning
- Replacement
Risk of personal injury. Manifold assembly con-
tains compressed air which can be hazardous.
Manifold gets hot during operation.
Before servicing:
• Unplug or disconnect electrical supply to
compressor.
• Bleed tank of pressure.
• Allow compressor to cool.
1
Release
all air pressure
from air tank and unplug
outfit
2
Remove
shroud.
(KeyNos
land2)
3.
Loosen
the top and bottom
nuts and remove
the outlet
tube.
(Key Nos. 31,33,
and 34)
4.
Remove
the pressure
release tube,
fitting,
and
connector.
{Key Nos. 25, 26 and 27)
5.
Unscrew
the check
valve (turn counterclockwise)
using
a socket
wrench.
(Key No. 17)
6
Check that the valve disc moves
freely inside
the check
valve and that the spring
holds the disc in the upper,
closed
position.
The check
valve may be cteaned
with a
solvent,
such as paint and varnish
remover.
7.
Apply
a Teflon based
pipe sealant
to the check
valve
threads.
Reinstall
the check
valve (turn clockwise).
8.
Replace
the pressure
release
tube and fitting.
9.
Replace
the outlet
tube and tighten
top and bottom
nuts.
10. Replace
the shroud.
Safety
Valve
- Inspection
If the safety valve
does not work properly,
over-pressurization
may occur, causing
air tank
rupture
or an explosion.
Before
starting
compres-
sor, pull the ring on the safety
valve to make sure
that the safety
valve operates
freely.
If the valve is
stuck or does not operate
smoothly,
it must be
replaced
with the same type of valve.
Motor
The motor has an automatic
reset thermal
overload
protector.
If
tile motor overheats
for any reason, the overload
protector
will
shut offthemotor
The motor
must be allowed
to cool down
before
restarting.
The compressor
will automatically
restart
after the motor cools.
the overload
protector
ShLJtStie
motor off frequently
check
"_}r a poss_bre voltage
orobiem
Low voltage
can also be sus
oected
when:
'
The motor does _7ot get up to lull power
or speed
2
Fuses blow out
when starting
the motor:
lights dim
and remain
dim when motor
is started
and is running.
Storage
Before
you store the air compressor,
make sure you do the
following:
1. Review the Maintenance
and "Operating
Procedures"
sections
and perform
maintenance
as necessary.
Be
sure to drain water
from the air tank.
2. Protect
the electrical
cord and air hose from damage
(such as being
stepped
on or run over).
Wind them
loosely around
the compressor
handle.
Store the air compressor
_n a clean and dry location
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10--ENG
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