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INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
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Grounding
Instructions
If these grounding instructions
are not completely
understood, or if you are not sure your compressor is
properly grounded, have the installation checked by a
qualified electrician.
IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN
ELECTRICAL SHOCK. IN TH E EVENT OF A
SHORT CIRCUIT, GROUNDING REDUCES
THE RISK OF SHOCK BY PROVIDING AN
ESCAPE WIRE FOR THE ELECTRIC CUR-
RENT. THIS AIR COMPRESSOR MUST BE
PROPERLY
GROUNDED.
1. The air compressor is equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire and an appropriate grounding plug.
The plug must be used with an outlet that has been
installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
The outlet must have the
same configuration
as the plug. DO NOT USE AN
ADAPTER.
2.Do not modify the plug that has been provided. If it
does not fit the available outlet, the correct outlet
should be installed by a qualified electrician.
3. Inspect the plug and cord before each use. Do not
use the compressor
if there are signs of damage.
120 Volt Models
WhltQ
P_N
240 Volt Model=
20 AMP PLUG
GROUNDING
-_
PIN
Piping
Plastic or PVC pipe is not designed for use
with compressed air. Regardless of its in-
dicated pressure rating, plastic pipe can
burst from air pressure.
Use only metal
pipe for air distribution
lines.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. WHEN RE-
PAIRING OR REPLACING THE CORD OR
PLUG,
KEEP
THE GROUNDING
WIRE
SEPARATE
FROM THE CURRENT-CAR-
RYING WIRES.
NEVER CONNECT
THE
GROUNDING
WIRE TO A FLAT BLADE
PLUG TERMINAL
(THE GROUNDING WIRE
HAS
INSULATION
WITH
AN
OUTER
SURFACE
THAT IS GREEN - WITH OR
WITHOUT YELLOW STRIPES.)
If a pipe line is necessary, use pipe that is the same size
as the air tank outlet. Piping that is too small will restrict
the flow of air. If piping is over 100 feet long, use the
next larger size. Bury underground lines belowthe frost
line and avoid pockets where condensation can gather
and freeze. Apply pressure before underground lines
are covered to make sure all pipe joints are free of
leaks.
Connect the piping to the 3/8" NPT air outlet opening
at the end of the air tank.
Additional
Regulators
and Controls
Since the air tank pressure is usually greater than that
which is needed, a separate regulator is usually em-
ployed to control the air pressure ahead of any individ-
ual air driven device.
Separate air transformers which combine the function
of air regulation, moisture and dirt removal should be
used where applicable.
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