MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Compressed air stream from hose or tank drain can cause soft tissue damage to exposed skin and can propel objects leading to severe injury
and / or property damage.
•DO NOT direct air stream at self or others.
•Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses with side shields.
4.If dirty, use compressed air to dislodge dirt from air filter media. Also, blow debris out of air filter cover and compressor filter housing (see Figure 10).
NOTE: DO NOT use liquid solvents to clean filter media.
5.Replace air filter media in compressor filter housing.
6.Position air filter cover over air filter media. Use phillips screwdriver to secure cover with screw.
NOTE: Replace air filter media if it is extremely dirty.
Inspect Pump Intake and Exhaust Valves
Once each year, certain internal compressor components must be inspected. Have a trained service technician perform this check, to include the air compressor pump intake and exhaust valves.
Inspect Safety Labels
As often as desired or at least yearly, inspect all labels applied to the air compressor. All safety labels should be present and readable. If any safety label is missing or illegible, obtain a replacement from an authorized service center or call the air compressor helpline at
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