PREPARING FOR USE
Before using your Grizzly Air Compressor, follow these steps :
1.Remove all packing materials and any protective plastic bags,
2.Be sure the air filter is attached to the cylinder head as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Air filter attached to
cylinder head.
3.ADD OIL TO THE CRANKCASE. Oil has been supplied with your air com- pressor. The oil level should be in the center of the sight gauge shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. Proper oil level.
4.Make sure the drain valve under the air tank is closed.
NOTICE
The machine should never be run without a full oil reservoir. The oil provides lubrication to the cylinder rings which deliver the compressed air. Severe damage to the internal moving parts can occur if there is not adequate oil flow. Check the oil level frequently, and change the oil on a regular schedule.
Duty Cycle
The Model H3372 3 HP Air Compressor should not be operated on more than a 50% duty cycle. This means an air com- pressor that pumps air for over 30 minutes in one hour is considered misuse. This could mean that the air compressor is undersized for the required air demand. The maximum compressor pump time per hour is 30 minutes.
Always be aware of the duty cycle for your air compressor. Failure to oper- ate the air compressor properly could result in overheating and motor seizure. There could also be risk of fire hazard due to overheat- ing. Be sure to use a compressor capable of handling the air demand.
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