Maintenance
NOTE: Any service procedure not covered in the maintenance schedule should be performed by qualified service personnel.
The air compressor should be turned off, unplugged from the power source, air bled from the tank and allowed time to cool before any maintenance is performed.
Do not attempt to remove or adjust the safety valve.
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Items to Check/Change |
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Check | Tank Safety | Valve | X |
Overall | Unit Visual | Check | X |
Drain Tank |
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Check Power Cord for Damage | X | ||
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Check the safety valve by performing these three steps:
1.Plug the compressor in and run until
2.Wearing safety glasses, pull out on the safety valve ring to release pressure from the tank.
3.The safety valve should close automatically at approximately at
To ensure efficient operation and longer life of the air compressor unit, a routine maintenance schedule should be followed. The following schedule is geared toward a consumer whose compressor is used in a normal working environment on a daily basis.
This compressor is equipped with an automatic reset thermal overload protector which will shut off motor if it becomes overheated. If the thermal overload protector is actuated, the motor must be allowed to cool down before
NOTE: The motor will automatically restart without warn- ing if the unit is left plugged in to an outlet with the Auto- On/Off switch in the on position
Storage
For storing the air compressor, be sure to do the following:
1.Turn the unit off and unplug the power cord from the receptacle.
2.Remove all air hoses, accessories, and air tools from the air compressor.
3.Perform the daily maintenance schedule.
4.Open the drain valve to bleed all air from the tank.
5.Close the drain valve.
6.Store the air compressor in a clean and dry location.