5.Use an adjustable wrench to remove hex head drain plug.
6.Fully drain oil into container. Install drain plug and tighten using adjustable wrench. Dispose of used oil properly.
7.Using oil funnel, slowly add recommended oil. Check oil level frequently with dipstick to avoid overfilling Compressor Pump (see Figure 8).
8.When oil is at proper level, reinstall oil dipstick and wipe up any spilled oil.
Cleaning Unit
To prolong compressor life, perform these steps weekly. If the operating environment is particularly dirty, perform daily.
1.Push ON - OFF switch to OFF and unplug unit.
WARNING
Operating air compressor and tubing are HOT and can cause burns.
•DO NOT touch compressor or tubing.
•Allow compressor to cool before servicing.
2.Use a soft cloth and a small brush for cleaning accumulated dirt and debris from the following locations:
•Louvers on left end of motor shroud (on opposite end from Oil Fill Location, see Figure 9)
Figure 9 - Cooling Fins | |
| Shroud Louvers |
| Cooling Fins |
• | Cooling fins on top of Air Compressor Pump |
MAINTENANCE
•Cooling fins on sides of Air Compressor Pump, especially between sides of pump and shroud
•Oil fill and adjacent area on air pump housing
•Oil drain on air pump housing
•Pressure Control knob, gauges, quick connect fitting, and Safety Valve
General Maintenance
Keep your air compressor clean and dry by placing it in a location far away from sources of contamination. Make sure the unit is kept in a
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use jets of water or flammable liquids to clean unit.
Inspect / Clean Air Filter
Use the following steps to check and clean the compressor’s internal air filter.
1.With air tank fully pressurized (ON - OFF switch in ON position and motor stopped), push ON - OFF switch to OFF position. Disconnect power cord from outlet.
2.Use phillips screwdriver to remove screw holding air filter cover and remove air filter cover (see Figure 10).
Figure 10 - Servicing Air Filter
Air Filter Media
Compressor
Filter Housing
3.Remove air filter media.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate compressor with air filter media removed.
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