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DeVilbiss Air Compressor Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Portable/Stationary Gasoline Engine
SAFETY ASSEMBLY
OPERATION MAINTENANCE
STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
Register your product on line at www.devap.com
Read Operator's Manual. Do not operate equipment until you have read
this Operator's Manual for Safety, Assembly, Operation, and Mainte-
nance Instructions.
D26805 Rev. 0 7/11/02

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  • Page 1: Air Compressor

    Air Compressor OPERATOR’S MANUAL Portable/Stationary Gasoline Engine SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS Register your product on line at www.devap.com Read Operator’s Manual. Do not operate equipment until you have read this Operator’s Manual for Safety, Assembly, Operation, and Mainte- nance Instructions.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY GUIDELINES ......3-8 ON-RECEIPT INSPECTION ......9 GLOSSARY .

  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save these instructions Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury and property damage. Read and understand all warnings and operation instructions before using this equipment. HAZARD WARNING: Risk of explosion or fire What Could Happen How To Prevent It Turn engine off and allow it to cool...
  • Page 5 HAZARD WARNING: Risk of Bursting Air Tank: The following conditions could lead to a weakening of the tank, and result in a violent tank explosion and could cause property damage or serious injury. What Could Happen How To Prevent It Failure to properly drain condensed Drain tank daily or after each use.
  • Page 6 WARNING: Risk to Breathing WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Breathing exhaust fumes from engines Always operate air compressor outside in a clean, well ventilated area. Avoid will cause serious injury or death. enclosed areas such as garages, basements, storage sheds, which lack a steady exchange or air.
  • Page 7 HAZARD WARNING: Risk of Burns WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Touching exposed metal such as the Never touch any exposed metal parts on compressor during or immediately compressor head, engine head, exhaust after operation. Compressor will remain or outlet tubes, can result in serious hot for several minutes after operation.
  • Page 8 Risk of Unsafe Operation WARNING: WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Unsafe operation of your air compressor Review and understand all instructions and warnings in this manual. could lead to serious injury or death to Become familiar with the operation and you or others.

  • Page 9: On-Receipt Inspection

    ON-RECEIPT INSPECTION Each air compressor outfit is carefully checked before shipment. With improper handling, damage may result in transit and cause problems in air compressor operation. Immediately upon arrival, check equipment for both concealed and visible damages to avoid expenses being incurred to correct such problems. This should be done regardless of any visible signs of damage to the shipping container.
  • Page 10 Installing Handle Do not use the engine gas tank as a support for lifting the air compressor. Insert the handle into pockets under the tank saddle. Put one set screw through hole in one side of tank saddle and tighten down on handle.

  • Page 11: Permanent Installation

    Permanent Installation Bolting legs to a stiff surface can cause tank rupture resulting in serious injury or damage. Do not permanently mount compressor to any surface without using the vibration mount kit. This compressor may be permanently mounted in a location such as a truck bed, it desired.

  • Page 12: Installation

    Do not install the air compressor in a location where heat is excessive. If the humidity in the operating area is high, an air filter can be installed on the air outlet adapter to remove excessive moisture.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Description of Operation Become familiar with these controls before operating the unit. Air Compressor Pump (not shown): To compress air, the pistons move up and down in the cylinders. On the downstroke, air is drawn in through the air intake filter and then through the air intake valves. The exhaust valve remains closed.

  • Page 14: How To Use Your Unit

    Serious damage may result if the following break-in instructions are not closely followed. This procedure is required when: Before the air compressor is used for the first time. When the unloader valve is replaced. When a complete compressor pump is replaced.
  • Page 15 Make sure the unloader valve is in the “Open” position to prevent tank pressure buildup. Run the air compressor for 30 minutes to seat the rings and lubricate all the internal surfaces. Make sure there is no pressure build up in the tank by observing the reading on the tank pressure gauge.
  • Page 16 Clean or blow off fins or any part of the air compressor that collects dust and dirt. The air compressor will run cooler and provide longer service. Open the unloader valve of the air compressor before starting the engine. To start-up...

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Never operate the compressor with the belt guard removed. To ensure efficient operation and longer life of the air compressor outfit, a routine maintenance schedule should be prepared and followed. The following routine maintenance schedule is geared to an outfit in a normal working environment operating on a daily basis.

  • Page 18: To Drain Tank

    If needed, slowly add oil until it reaches the top of fill hole. NOTE: Use an oil specifically formulated for use in an air compressor, such as Sears 9-16426 air compressor oil. Changing Remove the oil fill plug (A).

  • Page 19: Service And Adjustments

    IMPORTANT: Do not operate the compressor with the air filter removed. Air Compressor Pump Intake and Exhaust Valves Once a year have a Trained Service Technician check the air compressor pump intake and exhaust valves. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OPERATIONS NOT LISTED MUST BE PERFORMED BY TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
  • Page 20 Never operate the unit with the belt guard removed. the belt guard should be removed only when the air compressor is turned off the spark plug wire is disconnected. Belt Guard – Removal Disconnect the spark plug wire on the engine and release all air tank pressure.

  • Page 21: Storage

    Pulley and Flywheel - Alignment The air compressor flywheel and engine pulley must be in-line (in the same plane) within 1/16" to assure belt retention within flywheel belt grooves. To check alignment, perform the following steps: Disconnect the spark plug wire on the engine and release all air tank pressure.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide

    Performing repairs may expose voltage sources, moving parts or compressed air sources, moving parts or compressed air sources. Personal injury may occur. Prior to attempting any repairs, unplug the air compressor and bleed off all air tank air pressure. CORRECTION...
  • Page 23 If it is higher than enough for air requirement. operate the SCFM or pressure supplied accessories. by your air compressor, you need a larger compressor. Check and replace if required. Hole in hose. Remove and clean, or replace. Unloader valve restricted.
  • Page 24 Operate safety valve manually valve. by pulling on ring. If valve still leaks, it should be replaced. Loose pulley. Tighten pulley set screw, see air compressor diagram for torque specifications. Loose flywheel. Tighten flywheel screw, see air compressor diagram for torque specifications.
  • Page 25 CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM Squealing See Oil-Checking paragraph in Compressor pump has no sound. the Maintenance section. oil. Check belt tension, see Loose belt. Adjusting Belt Tension in the Maintenance section. Engine will not The gasoline tank is empty. Fill the tank with gas. run.

  • Page 26: Notes

    DeVilbiss Air Power Company, or unauthorized repair or alterations. * An air compressor that pumps air more than 50% during a one hour period is considered misuse because the air compressor is undersized for the required air demand.

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