SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE
Each Use
Regular periodic maintenance on your Air Compressor will ensure its optimum perfor- mance. Make a habit of inspecting your compres- sor each time you use it. Check the following items:
1.Check oil level. See Figure 7.
Fig 7. Checking oil level with dipstick.
2.Drain tanks of any condensation by open- ing the drain cocks on the bottom of both tanks. See Figure 8. Depending upon the amount of use and the weather conditions, a certain amount of condensed water may be released. For longevity of the compres- sor seals and the air tools you connect, it is best to keep the tanks free of water. The tanks are best drained if the drain cocks are opened when the system is pressurized. Once water has stopped coming out, you can close the drain cocks.
Always wear safety glasses and use extreme caution when working around compressed air. The force of the air stream can cause small bits of debris to become airborne and cause potential injury to the eyes or other parts of the body. Never let the full force of the air stream come in direct contact with the skin as it can cause abrasions or bruising.
Fig 8. Typical location of drain cocks.
3.Clean off cylinder head cooling fins of any dirt which might hamper air flow.
4.Check for worn or damaged cords and plugs.
5.Check for any other condition that could hamper the safe operation of this machine.
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