COMPRESSOR FEATURES
1) MOTOR/PRESSURE SWITCH: This switch is used to start or stop the air | 1 |
compressor. Moving the switch to the “Auto” (On) position will provide automatic |
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power to the pressure switch which will allow the motor to start when the air tank |
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pressure is below the factory set |
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the pressure switch stops the motor when the air tank pressure reaches the factor |
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set “cut out” pressure. For safety purposes, this switch also has a pressure release |
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valve located on the side of the switch designed to automatically release compressed |
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air from the air compressor pump head and its discharge line when the air compressor |
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reaches |
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the switch to the “Off” position will remove power from the pressure switch and stop |
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the air compressor. | 2 |
2) MOTOR THERMAL OVERLOAD: The electric motor has a manual thermal overload protector. If the motor overheats for any reason, the thermal overload will cut off power, thus preventing the motor from being damaged. Wait until the motor is cool before pressing the thermal overload button to reset and begin working again.
3)AIR INTAKE FILTER: This filter is designed to clean air coming into the pump. To
ensure the pump continually receives a clean, cool, dry air supply this filter must | 3 |
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always be clean and ventilation opening free from obstructions. The filter can be |
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removed for cleaning by using warm, soapy water. Rinse the filter and air dry. Replace |
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filter when necessary. |
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4)AIR COMPRESSOR PUMP: To compress air, the pistons move up and down in the cylinders. On the downstroke, air is drawn in through the air intake valves while the exhaust valves remain closed. On the upstroke, air is compressed, the intake valves close and compressed air is forced out through the exhaust valves, into the discharge line, through the check valve and into the air tank.
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5)AIR TANK DRAIN VALVE: The drain valve is used to remove moisture from the air tank(s) after the air compressor is shut off. NEVER attempt to open the drain valve when more than 10 PSI of air pressure is in the air tank! To open the drain valve, turn the knob counterclockwise.
6)AIR TANK PRESSURE GAUGE: The air tank pressure gauge indicates the
reserve air pressure in the air tank (s). | 8 |
7) OUTLET PRESSURE GAUGE: The outlet pressure gauge indicates the air pressure available at the outlet side of the regulator. This pressure is controlled by the regulator and is always less or equal to the air tank pressure.
8) PRESSURE REGULATOR: The air pressure coming from the air tank is controlled by the regulator knob. Turn the pressure regulation knob clockwise to increase discharge pressure, and counterclockwise to decrease discharge pressure.
9) OIL DIPSTICK: The dipstick will register the amount of oil in the pump. Oil
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level should be checked on a daily basis to ensure it does not exceed the maximum notch or fall below the minimum notch on the dipstick
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