Installation & Assembly
The air compressor should be turned off and unplugged from the power source before any maintenance is performed as well as the air bled from the tank and the unit allowed time to cool. Personal injuries could occur from moving parts, electrical sources, compressed air or hot surfaces. The regulator assembly must be attached before use. Failure to assemble correctly could result in leaks and possible injury. If unsure of assembly instructions or you experience difficulty in the assembly please call your local service department for further instruction.
Quick Connect Assembly
1.Before assembly be sure that the Quick Connect (Q.C.) threads have a sealant applied from the factory to prevent leaks around the threads. If no sealant is
present, wrap the threaded portion with
Teflon tape.
2.Attach the Q.C. assembly to the air compressor by aligning the Q.C. threads to the regulator on the manifold. Be certain to align the threads before tightening to prevent thread damage.
3.The assembly should turn clockwise 1 to 1.5 revolutions
after hand-tightening with a 13/16ths size wrench. To prevent damage and leaks, do not
over-tighten.
To Install the Air Intake Filter
Remove the air intake filter from the
poly bag and thread it onto the head of the compressor as shown.
Do not attempt to start the air compressor without first adding oil to the crankcase. Serious damage can result unless filled with oil. The pump is shipped without oil from the factory.
Only use non-detergent oils since multi-viscosity motor oils leave carbon deposits on pump components, thus reducing performance and compressor life.
Drain the tank to release all tank | air | _ | _.=t_{ '_L |
pressure before removing the oil fill cap. | | |
Be sure the air vent in the oil fill cap (see | | |
figure to the right) is free from debris. | | |
If air vent is blocked, pressure can build | | |
in crankcase causing damage to the | | |
compressor and possible personal injury. | | |
Lubrication | and Oil | | | |
Remove the | oil fill cap by turning | it | _ | /_-,,, |
counter-clockwise by hand. Fill the compressor pump with an air compressor oil such as SAE-30 non-detergent (API
CG/CD Heavy Duty) oil at slow intervals until the oil reaches the center of the red
circle in the sight glass ( see figure above).
Use SAE-10 during extreme winter conditions.
Location of the Air Compressor
The air compressor should always be located in a clean, dry, and well ventilated environment. The unit should have at minimum, 12 inches of space on each side. The air filter intake should be free of any debris or obstructions. Check the air filter on a daily basis to be sure it is clean and in working order.
Grounding instructions
This product should be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This product is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with an appropriate grounding plug. (See the figure below.) The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Check with a qualified electrician or service
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| personnel | if these | |
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| completely | understood | Outlet |
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| or if in doubt as to | Grounded |
| whether | the tool is |
| Grounding Pin |
| properly | grounded. | |
improper installation of the grounding plug will result in a risk of electric shock. If repair or replacement of the cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the grounding wire to either flat blade terminal. The wire with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the grounding wire. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided; if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
This product is for use on a circuit having a nominal rating of 120 volts and is factory-equipped with a specific electric cord and plug to permit connection to a proper electric circuit. Make sure that the product is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this product. If the product must be reconnected for use on a different type of electric circuit, qualified service personnel should make the reconnection.
Extension Cords
Use only a 3-wireextension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the product. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to
use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. Cords must not exceed 25 feet and No. 12 AWG size
must be used. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
Break In Procedures
No break in procedure is required by the user. This
product is factory tested to ensure proper operation and
performance.