Summary of Contents for Rolair PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR
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If time test is considerably off, contact your local ROLAIR representative to ® arrange service. From 0 to ______*PSI From 0 to ______*PSI Date Date 606 South Lake Street > P.O. Box 346 > Hustisford, WI 53034-0346 > 920.349.3281 > fax 920.349.3691 > www.rolair.com - 1 -...
Identification of System Controls Pre-Start Checklist Operation Maintenance 9-11 Troubleshooting Guarantee INTRODUCTION ROLAIR Congratulations on the purchase of your new air compressor! ® ROLAIR With over 50 years experience building air compressors specifically designed for the professional, ® Associate Engineering Corporation has earned a reputation for providing a product unsurpassed in quality and reliability.
WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. SAFETY WARNINGS READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE USING AIR COMPRESSOR Hazard Level Potential of Hazard How to Avoid Hazard Serious injury or death may occur from Never inhale compressed air directly from the...
SAFETY WARNINGS (con’t) Never operate the air compressor without Serious injury may occur from moving parts protective belt guards installed. Replace such as belts, pulleys, flywheels or fans if they damaged protective covers or guards came in contact with you or your clothing. immediately.
Do not tamper with or attempt to eliminate the safety relief valve. (2) MANUAL OVERLOAD / MOTOR RESET Every ROLAIR electric air compressor is built with manual overload protection. If the ®...
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(See drawing in section on operating instructions for proper tension) Re-tighten 1/2” locknuts to secure engine and maintain desired belt tension setting. (15) VIBRATION DAMPENER(S) The rubber pads installed beneath every portable ROLAIR tank assembly are very important to ®...
PRE-START CHECKLIST Read the owner’s manual thoroughly. Make sure that you completely understand all of the safety warnings, system controls and instructions provided before attempting to operate this air compressor. Every effort has been made to provide you with the information needed to obtain many years of reliable and trouble-free service out of your new air compressor.
All ROLAIR belt-driven air compressors are equipped with S1 or 100% duty cycle motors and pumps. Given ® proper ventilation and electrical power, your ROLAIR compressor is capable of operating continuously when set up ® for constant speed operation. However, an excessive amount of starts per hour may generate enough heat to trip the motor overload.
OPERATION (con’t.) High Altitude Operation: Due to a decrease in atmospheric pressure air compressor pumps produce less CFM at higher elevations. As a rule of thumb the output will decrease approximately three percent per 1000 feet of elevation. Also, because air at higher elevations is less dense and does not cool as well, electric motors cannot be subjected to the full nameplate service factor amp rating and may need to be upgraded to avoid repeated overheating.
MAINTENANCE (continued) MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Recommendation Daily Weekly Monthly Quarterly Check Oil Level Drain Moisture from Tank(s) Inspect Air Filter(s) Check for Unusual Noise or Vibration Inspect Belt Guard Check for Air or Oil Leaks Clean Exterior of Air Compressor Check Condition of Vibration Pads Tighten/Retorque Bolts Check Belt Tension Check Operation of Safety Valve...
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MAINTENANCE (con’t) SCHMIDT BELT-TIGHTENING DEVICE (FOR GAS UNITS ONLY) To tighten belt tension, proceed as follows: 1. Loosen locknuts for engine hold-down bolts only until washers beneath spin freely. 2. Rotate 1/2” adjusting bolt clockwise until desired tension is reached. (See Figure 4).
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Make sure you completely understand all of the safety warnings and operation of each system control component before attempting any maintenance or repair. Always drain the tank pressure completely, make sure the power cord is unplugged, and unit has time to cool before performing any maintenance or service operations.
Rely on ROLAIR for all the newest and finest features that are available for the modern ® compressor. 606 South Lake Street > P.O. Box 346 > Hustisford, WI 53034-0346 > 920.349.3281 > fax 920.349.3691 > www.rolair.com 5/13 - 13 -...
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