Permanently lubricated tank mounted air compressor (44 pages)
Summary of Contents for Sears Craftsman 919.153450
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SE/AR$ OWNER'S MANUAL PERMANEN TL Y L UB RI CA TED TANK M O UN TED AIR COMPRESSOR • SAFETYGUIDELINES , ASSEMBLY , OPERATION , MAINTENANCE ° TROUBLESHOOTING ° REPAIR PARTS IMPORTANT: Read the Safety Guidelines All Instructions Carefully Before Operating, Sears, Roebuck...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SAFETY GUIDELINES ..................... WARNING CHART ......................GLOSSARY ........................ACCESSORIES FOR USE WITH SEARS AIR COMPRESSORS ........GENERAL INFORMATION ....................DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION ..................ASSEMBLY ........................REMOVAL OF SHIPPING BOARDS AND INSTALLATION OF RUBBER FEET ... 8 INSTALLATION BREAK-IN PROCEDURES...
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS I _CAUTION This manual contains informa- I ,A DANGER tion that is important for you to Information for preventing damage to URGENT SAFETYINFORMATION- A HAZARD know and understand. This infor- equipment. THATWILLCAUSE SERIOUSINJURYOR LOSS mation relates to protecting YOUR OF LIFE SAFETY PREVENTING...
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SAFETY GUIDELINES WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Compressed air can propel dust, dirt or loose Compressed Never point any nozzle or sprayer toward particles it comes in contact with. These pro- person or any part of the body. pelled particles may cause serious injury or damage.
GLOSSARY Cut-In Pressure: Whilethe motor isoff, airtank pressure CFM: Cubic feet per minute. drops as you continue to use your accessory. When the tank pressure drops to a certain low level the motor will SCFM: Standard cubic feet per minute; a unit of restart automatically.
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION Safety Valve: If the pressure switch does not shut off the Air Compressor Pump: To compress air, the piston air compressor at its cut-out pressure setting, the safety moves up and down in the cylinder. On the downstroke, valve will protect against high pressure by "popping out"...
ASSEMBLY Installing Wheels, Wheel Plates, Handles, Installing Regulator and/or Control Cover Rubber Foot Strip, Shut-off Valve (not included on some models) (not included on some models) Use a small amount of pipe thread sealant on all pipe thread joints. THE WHEELS AND HANDLE DO NOT PRO- Install the regulator on the end of the manifold using the VIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE, STABILITY short pipe nipple.
Installing Shut-off Valve Apply a small amount of pipe sealant to the tapered pipe (not included on some models) th read s on the adapter and tig hen into the man ifold. Install the swivel connection end of the shut-off valve to the straight threaded end of the adapter (pipe sealant is not required) and tighten this connection.
Extension Cords The air compressor is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with an appropriate grounding plug. The plug must be used with an outlet that has been Use extra air hose instead of an extension cord to avoid installed and grounded in accordance with all local voltage drop and power loss to the motor, and to prevent...
Seriousdamagemayresult if the followingbreak-in MovetheOFF/AUTOleverto"AUTO". Thecompres- instructions arenotcloselyfollowed. sot will start. Run the compressor for15 minutes. Make sure the regulator is open and there is notank pressure build- Thisprocedure isrequiredonlyonce,be- After 15 minutes, close the regulator by turning it foretheaircompressor i sputintoservice. counterclockwise.
MAINTENANCE UNIT CYCLES AUTOMATICALLY WHEN POWER IS ON. WHEN DOING MAINTENANCE, MAY BE EXPOSED TO VOLTAGE SOURCES, COMPRESSED AIR OR MOVING PARTS. PER- SONAL INJURIES CAN OCCUR. BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR, UNPLUG THE COMPRESSOR AND BLEED OFF ALL AIR PRESSURE. Air Filter - Inspection and Replacement Safety Valve - Inspection...
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PERFORMING REPAIRS MAY EXPOSE VOLTAGE SOURCES, MOVING PARTS OR COM- PRESSED AIR SOURCES. PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR. PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING REPAIRS, UNPLUG THE COMPRESSOR AND BLEED OFF TANK AIR PRESSURE. CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Pressure switch does not shut off motor Move the pressure switch lever to the "OFF"...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Continued) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Air leak from safety valve. Possible defect in safety valve. Operate safety valve manually by pulling on ring. It valve still leaks, it should be replaced. Defective check valve. Remove and clean, or replace. Knocking Noise Prolonged...
SEARS N® PERMANENTLY L LIBRICA TED OWNER'S TANK MOUNTED MANUAL AIR COMPRESSOR For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART When requesting service or ordering (1-800-366-7278) parts, always provide the following information: °...