Operation
Starting the compressor
| Regulator (C) |
| 1/4” Outlet |
| fittings (B) |
| Drain Valve (A) |
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| Fig. 5 |
1.Position compressor on a flat surface or one with an inclination of 10° or less, in a well ventilated area away from vapors.
2.Ensure all covers and labels are in place, legible (for labels) and securely mounted. Do not use compressor until all items have been verified.
3.Ensure the power switch is in the OFF position.
4.Plug the power cord into the correct branch circuit receptacle. See the “Grounding Section” for more information on the correct receptacle.
5.Ensure drain valve is closed in the horizontal position (A).
The drain valve is located at the base of the control panel and is used to drain condensation from the tanks at the end of each use. Tank pressure is used to expel the water.
6.Ensuresafetyvalveisfunctioningproperlybypulling on the valve ring and allow the valve to reset.
WARNING If the safety valve vents under 
normal operating conditions, stop using the compressor immediately and send
your compressor for service. If the safety valve is venting the tanks the pressure switch may need factory adjustment.
7. Check pump oil level.
| Do not operate without oil or with |
CAUTION | |
| inadequate oil. Low oil levels may |
damage the compressor pump. | |
8.Attach hoses to compressor (B).
9.TurnthepowertoON,andverifythatthecompressor is functioning. Adjust the air pressure the desired level for the accessory as described in adjusting regulator (C). Verify that the compressor motor stops when cut out pressure is reached.
Motor Thermal Cut Out
The thermal protector operates to stop the motor when a problem such as a motor overload, etc. occurs. If the motor should stop during operation, proceed as follows:
1.Turn the pressure switch lever to the OFF position and disconnect the plug from the receptacle.
2.If the extension cord does not conform to the specifications given on page 9, replace with an extension cord such as that shown on page 9. If the capacityofthepowersupplyisinsufficient,increase the power supply capacity to remove the cause of a flow of excessive current
3.Wait approximately 5 minutes, then press the reset switch (A) of the thermal protector (see Fig. 6).
Reset
Switch (A)
Fig. 6
4.Start the compressor. If the motor still stops during operation, please contact the service center.
| Hot Surfaces |
| Use care when touching exposed |
WARNING | |
| metal surfaces of compressor. |
Many components such as compressor head, engine/motor, and tubing will remain hot even after the air compressor has been shut down. Allow compressor to cool before moving or attempting maintenance.
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