OPERATION
Know Your Air Compressor
READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
On(I)/Off(O) Switch
Tank
Pressure
Gauge
Outlet
Pressure
Gauge
Safety Valve
Quick Connect
Regulator
Description of Operation
Become familiar with these controls before operating the unit. On/Auto/Off Switch: Turn this switch "On/Auto" to provide automatic power to the pressure switch and "Off" to remove power at the end of each use.
Pressure Switch: The pressure switch automatically starts the motor when the air tank pressure drops below the factory set
Safety Valve: If the pressure switch does not shut off the air compressor at its
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 than or equal to the tank pressure.
Tank Pressure Gauge: The tank
pressure gauge indicates the reserve air pressure in the tank.
Regulator: Controls the air pressure shown on the outlet pressure gauge. Pull the knob out and turn clockwise to increase pressure and counterclockwise to decrease pressure. When the desired pressure is reached push knob in to lock in place.
Drain
Valve: The
drain valve
is located | Drain | |
at the base | ||
Valve | ||
of the air | ||
|
tank and
is used to drain condensation at the end of each use.
Cooling System (not shown): This
compressor contains an advanced design cooling system. At the heart of this cooling system is an engineered fan. It is perfectly normal for this fan to blow air through the vent holes
in large amounts. You know that the cooling system is working when air is being expelled.
A13640 | 12- ENG |
