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- Page 1 Meijer.com APC4011 Owner’s Manual 1/3 HP 1 Gallon Oil-Less AIR COMPRESSOR Please read and save these instructions. www.allpoweramerica.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Meijer.com Air Compressor Table of Contents Page Topic Safety Guidelines-Definitions Hazard Warnings Air Compressor Precautions Basic Air Compressor Components Assembling the Air Compressor Compressor Controls Electrical Power Requirements Breaking In The Pump Operating Instructions Accesssories Nail Gun Maintenance Troubleshooting Glossary Terms Limited Warranty... - Page 3 This Manual Before Operating. Failure To Comply With Instructions In This Manual Could Result In Personal Injury, Property Damage, And / Or Voiding Of Your Warranty. All-Power Will Not Be Liable For Any Damage Because Of Failure To Follow These Instructions. Air Compressor Prior to installation and usage, thoroughly inspect air compressor for damages.
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Page 4: Safety Guidelines-Definitions
Meijer.com Air Compressor SAFETY GUIDELINES-DEFINITIONS This manual contains important information that you need to know and understand in order to protect YOUR SAFETY and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. The following symbols help you recognize this information. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. -
Page 5: Hazard Warnings
Meijer.com Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings Dust WARNING! DUST FROM POWER SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES CONTAIN CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. These chemicals may include (but are not limited to) the following: •... - Page 6 Meijer.com Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings (cont’d) RISK OF EYE OR HEAD INJURY What could happen: • Air powered equipment and power tools are capable of propelling materials such as fasteners, metal chips, saw dust, and other debris at high speed which could result in serious eye injury.
- Page 7 Meijer.com Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings (cont’d) RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION What could happen: • Abrasive tools such as sanders and grinders; rotating tools such as drills and impact tools such as nailers, staples, wrenches, hammers and reciprocating saws are capable of generating sparks which could result in ignition of flammable materials. •...
- Page 8 Meijer.com Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings (cont’d) RISK OF HEARING LOSS What could happen: • Long term exposure to noise produced from the operation of air tools can lead to permanent hearing loss. How to prevent: • Always wear ANSI S3.19 hearing protection when using a compressor. RISK TO BREATHING/INHALATION HAZARD What could happen: •...
- Page 9 Meijer.com Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings (cont’d) RISK OF INJURY What could happen: • Tools left unattended or with the air hose attached can be activated by unauthorized persons leading to their injury and/or injury to others. • Air tools can propel fasteners or other materials throughout the work area. •...
- Page 10 Meijer.com Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings (cont’d) RISK OF INJURY (cont’d) • Use only impact grade sockets on an impact wrench. • Do not apply excessive force to the tool. Let the tool perform the work. • Never point discharge of tool at self or others. •...
- Page 11 Meijer.com Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings (cont’d) RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK What could happen: • Using air tools to attach electrical wiring can result in electrocution or death. • Improper electrical connections can result in fires, electrocution, or death. • If the tool is not provided with an insulated gripping surface, contact with a “live” wire makes exposed metal tool parts “live”, resulting in possible electrocution or death.
- Page 12 Meijer.com Owner’s Manual Hazard Warnings (cont’d) RISK OF CUT OR BURNS What could happen: • Tools which cut, shear, drill, staple, punch, chisel, etc. are capable of causing serious injury. • The pump and manifold generate high temperatures. How to prevent it: •...
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Page 13: Air Compressor
Meijer.com Owner’s Manual Compressor Model Number APC4011 Horse Power Tank Capacity Gallons/Liters 1/4.4 Voltage/Amps/Phase 120/2/1 Kick-In Pressure Kick-Out Pressure Warning! THE POWER CORD ON THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS LEAD, A CHEMICAL, KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. -
Page 14: Basic Air Compressor Components
Meijer.com Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) Basic Air Compressor Components Oil-less aircompressor are factory lubricated for life and do not require any oil. A & B The basic components of the air compressor the electric motor, pump, pressure switch, and tank. The electric motor (see A) powers the pump. -
Page 15: Compressor Controls
Meijer.com Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) COMPRESSOR CONTROLS Power switch: This switch turns the compressor power ON and OFF. Fuse: Air compressor fuse. Pressure Relieve Valve: If the pressure switch does not shut down the motor when pressure reaches the preset level, this valve will pop open automatically to prevent over pressurization. -
Page 16: Electrical Power Requirements
Meijer.com Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) Electrical Power Requirements Electrical Wiring Refer to the air compressor’s serial label for the unit’s voltage and amperage requirements. Use a dedicated circuit. For best performance and reliable starting, the air compressor must be plugged into a dedicated circuit, as close as possible to the fuse box or circuit breaker. -
Page 17: Grounding Instructions
Meijer.com Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS (cont’d) Extension Cord Use the chart on the right for LENGTH OF the proper extension cord length. RATING CORD IN FEET (120 Volts) 25’ 50’ 100’ 150’ Use only a 3-wire extension cord 10-12 that has a 3-blade grounding plug 12-14... -
Page 18: Breaking In The Pump
Meijer.com Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) BREAKING IN THE PUMP 1. Make sure air compressor is OFF. 2. Open the petcock. Turn counterclockwise (loosen). 3. Push the power switch to the ON position. Petcock (located on bottom 4. The compressor will start. portion of tank) ALLOW THE COMPRESSOR TO RUN FOR 15 MINUTES, TO BREAK IN THE INTERNAL PARTS. -
Page 19: Accesssories
Meijer.com Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE GENERATED BY THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR AND THE PUMP. TO PREVENT BURNS OR OTHER INJURIES, DO NOT TOUCH THE COMPRESSOR WHILE IT IS RUNNING. ALLOW IT TO COOL BEFORE HANDLING OR SERVICING. -
Page 20: Nail Gun
Meijer.com Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) OPERATING NAIL GUN Installing Brads or Staples: Press and slide to open Slide back to close Slide in Brads or Staples Shutting down compressor 1. Turn the power switch to the OFF position. 2. Unplug the power cord. 3. -
Page 21: Maintenance
Meijer.com Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) MAINTENANCE WARNING! TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS SHUT OFF AND UNPLUG THE COMPRESSOR AND RELIEVE ALL AIR PRESSURE FROM THE SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE ON THE AIR COMPRESSOR. WARNING! CONDENSATION WILL ACCUMULATE IN THE TANK. TO PREVENT CORROSION OF THE TANK FROM THE INSIDE, THIS MOISTURE MUST BE DRAINED AT THE END OF EVERY WORKDAY. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Meijer.com Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) TROUBLE SHOOTING Note: Trouble shooting problems may have similar causes and solutions. • Tank petcock is open Close pet cock Low pressure, not enough air or compressor does not stop. • Prolonged excessive air Decrease amount of air used. •... - Page 23 Meijer.com Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) TROUBLE SHOOTING (cont’d) • Restricted air passages Contact authorized service center. Overheating • Poor ventilation Relocate compressor to an area with cool, dry and well-circulated air. • Dirty cooling surface Clean all cooling surfaces of pump thoroughly. •...
- Page 24 Meijer.com Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) TROUBLE SHOOTING (cont’d) Motor will not run (cont’d) • Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Replace blown fuse or reset circuit breaker. Do not use fuse or circuit breaker with higher rating than specified for your ranch circuit. Check for proper fuse;...
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Page 25: Glossary Terms
Meijer.com Owner’s Manual Compressor (cont’d) TROUBLE SHOOTING (cont’d) Glossary of Terms • CFM: Cubic feet per minute; a unit of measure of air flows. • PSI: Pounds per square inch; a unit of measure of air pressure. • Kick-in pressure: Factory set low pressure point that starts the compressor to depressurize the tank to a higher pressure. -
Page 26: Limited Warranty
Owner’s Manual LIMITED WARRANTY All-Power warrants to the original purchaser who uses the product in a consumer application (personal, residential or household usage) that all products covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. - Page 27 Expendable parts or accessories supplied with the product which are expected to become inoperative or unusable after a reasonable period of use. Merchandise sold by All-Power which has been manufactured by and identified as the product of another company, such as gasoline engines. The product manufacturer's warranty, if any, will apply.
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