Component Identification - North Star 47500 Owner's Manual

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Component Identification

1. Lifting Eyes: May also be used as tie down locations.
2. Pressure Gauge: Air filled gauge. Shows pressure in
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3. Ball Valve: On/Off control for pressurized air supply from
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4. Air Receiver / Storage Tank: 80 gallon ASME certified
5. Tank Drain Valve: Used to remove moisture from air after
6. ASME Safety/Check Valve: Automatically releases air if
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7. Pressure Switch-Auto/Off switch: In AUTO
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8. Discharge Tube: Carries compressed air from pump to
9. Unloader: Vents discharge air to atmosphere in start/stop
10. Magnetic Oil Drain Plug: Removal allows for drainage of
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11. Air Compressor Pump: Shipped with oil.
12. Compressor Air Filter: Keep clean and particle free. See
13. Belt Guard: Covers belt, engine pulley and flywheel.
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receiver tank.
receiver tank (not the output pressure). A regulator and/or
quick connect fittings can attach to its ½" NPT outlet. A
regulator should be installed for pressure regulation
purposes.
tank.
compressor is shut off and air emptied from tank. Drain
moisture daily after each use.
tank exceeds preset pressure max. of 200 PSI. A check
valve is a pressure release port. Pull valve pin to relieve
pressure from receiver tank.
position, compressor shuts off automatically when
tank pressure reaches maximum preset pressure
(approximately 150 PSI). In OFF position, compressor
will not operate. Switch should be in OFF position
when connecting or disconnecting power cord from
electrical outlet. NEVER attempt to adjust this
pressure switch.
safety/check valve, and then to the storage tank. It
becomes very hot during use and can cause severe burns.
Never touch.
operation.
oil from pump. Attracts metal particles that could damage
pump.
"Pump Explosion and Pump Parts List" for replacement
part number.
NEVER operate compressor without belt guard in place.