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Before
you store the air compressor,
make sure you do the following:
1.
Review
the "Maintenance"
sec-
tion on the preceding
pages
and
perform
scheduled
maintenance
as necessary.
2.
Set the On/Auto/Off
lever to
"OFF".
3.
Turn the regulator
counterclock-
wise and set the outlet
pressure
to zero.
4
Remove
the air tool or accesso-
ry.
5.
Pull ring on safety
valve allowing
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.
Water
will con-
dense
in the air
tank.
If not drained,
water
will cor-
rode and weaken
the air tank
caus-
ing a risk of air tank rupture.
7.
After the water
has been drained,
close the drain or drain valve.
NOTE: .If drain valve is plugged,
release
all air pressure.
The valve
can then be removed,
cleaned,
then
reinstalled.
8.
Protect
the electrical
cord and air
hose from damage
(such as
being stepped
on or run over).
Wind them loosely
around
the
compressor
handle.
(If so
equipped)
Store the air compressor
in a clean
and dry location.
D24588
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