Advertisement
Before you store the air compressor,
make sure you do the following:
1.
Review the "Maintenance"
section on the preceding
pages
and pen_orm scheduled
maintenance
as necessary.
2,
Set the On/Auto/Off
lever to
"OFF".
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
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
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.
NOTE; If drain valve is plugged,
release
all air pressure,
The valve
can then be removed,
cleaned,
then
reinstalled.
.
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
in a clean
and dry location.
D24580
20- ENG
Advertisement
