AFTER EACH USE:
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Set the "Auto/Off" lever to "OFF".
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Turn the regulator counterclockwise to set the outlet pres-
sure to zero.
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Remove the air tool or accessory.
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Open the regulator and allow the air to slowly bleed from
the tank. Close the regulator when tank pressure is
approximately 20 psi.
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Drain water from air tank,
WARNING:
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.
NOTE: If drain valve is plugged, release all air pressure. The
valve can then be removed, cleaned, and then reinstalled.
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After the water has been drained. Close the drain valve.
The air compressor can now be stored.
All maintenance and repair operations not listed must be per-
formed by a trained service technician.
WARNING;
Before servicing:
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Unplug or disconnect electrical supply to the air compres-
sor
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Bleed tank of pressure
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Allow the air compressor to cool.
TO REPLACE
OR CLEAN
CHECK VALVE
Refer to Figure 8.
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Release all air pressure from air tank. See "After Each
Use" in the Operation section.
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Unplug compressor
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Loosen the nut on the compressor tank tube and move the
tube to the side.
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Loosen the nut on the tank outlet tube and move the tube
to the side,
Figure 8 - Check Valve
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Unscrew the check valve (turn counter-clockwise) using an
open end wrench.
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Make sure the valve disc moves freely inside the check
valve and the spring holds the disc in the upper, closed
position. The check valve may be cleaned with a solvent,
such as paint and varnish remover.
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Apply sealant tape to the check valve threads, Reinstall
the check valve (turn clockwise).
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Replace the compressor tank tube and tighten the nut.
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Replace the tank outlet tube and tighten the nut.
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Perform the Break-in Procedure. See"Break-in Procedure"
in the Operation section.
TO REPLACE
REGULATOR
Refer to Figures 9, t0 and t 1.
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Release all air pressure from air tank, See "After Each
Use" in the Operation section.
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Unplug compressor
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Using an adjustable wrench remove the outlet pressure
gauge and quick connect from the regulator.
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Remove the regulator,
Figure 9 - Replacing Regulator
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Apply pipe sealant tape to the connector on the pressure
switch.
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Install the regulator and orient as shown.
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