Initial Set-Up; Step 1. Inspect & Unpack; Step 2. Assembly - NorthStar 459232 Owner's Manual

Step 1. Inspect & Unpack
Upon receipt, inspect air compressor for missing or
damaged parts. Verify that it is the compressor you
ordered.
See "Component Identification" section of this manual
for a diagram of the compressor and its components.
For missing components, contact Product

Support at 1-800-270-0810.
For damaged components, contact the freight

company that delivered the unit and file a claim.
If complete, fill out product serial number

information. See "Limited Warranty" section of
this manual.

Step 2. Assembly

Attach Air Filter (Model 459242 Only)
1. Remove air filter from manual bag.
2. Remove plastic plug from air compressor inlet.
(Figure 1)
Plastic plug
3. Unscrew wing nut, remove washer and air filter
housing from base. (Figure 2)
Base
Air Filter
Housing
4. Screw base into air compressor inlet as shown.
Tighten with appropriate tool on specified
location. (Figure 3 & Figure 4)
Figure 1
Wing Nut
Washer
Figure 2

Initial Set-Up

5. Replace air filter housing and washer. Secure
with wing nut, hand tighten only. (Figure 5)
Attach Regulator (Recommended)
We recommend using a regulator with this compressor
since the pre-set tank pressure ranges between 145 and
175 PSI and is usually greater than what is needed by
tools.
Without the addition of a regulator, the pressure switch
will maintain a tank pressure within the pre-set range
that has a max of 175 PSI. This is considered an overly
high pressure for many tools. A user-installed regulator
can maintain a lower constant pressure in the outlet
hose line and prevent over pressurization of tools.
WARNING: Bursting hazard
Too much air pressure causes a hazardous risk of
bursting. Check the manufacturer's maximum pressure
rating for air tools and accessories. Regulators must
never be set to exceed the maximum pressure rating of
tank or tools.
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Figure 3
Grip here
to tighten
Figure 4
Figure 5