Maintenance
NOTE: Any service procedure notcovered in the maintenance schedule below shouldbe performed by qualified service
)ersonnel.
Items to Check/Change
Check Tank Safety Valve
Overall Unit Visual Check
Check Oil Level
Change Oil
Check Air Filter (more frequently in dusty or humid environments)
Drain Tank (after each use or daily)
Beforeeach
useor daily
X
X
X
X
X
After first
10 hours
X
Every
100 hours
To ensure efficient operation and longer life of the air
compressor unit, a routine maintenance schedule should
be followed. The following schedule is geared toward a
consumer whose compressor is used in a normal working
environment on a daily basis. If necessary, the schedule
should be modified tosuit the conditions under which your
compressor is used. The modifications will depend upon
the hours of operation and the workingenvironment. Air
compressors used in an extremely dirty and/or hostile
environment will require a greater frequency of all
maintenance checks.
The air compressor should be turned off and unplugged
from the power source before any maintenance is
performed as well as the air bled from the tank and the
unit allowed time to cool. Personal injuries could occur
from moving parts, electrical sources, compressed air or
hot surfaces.
Oil Changing
For changing the pump 0il, be sure to do the following:
1. Turn the unit off and unplug the power cord from the
receptacle.
2. Allow the compressor time to cool if it has been in
operation.
3. Open the drain valve to bleed all air from the tank.
4. Close the drain valve.
5. Remove the oil fill cap on the pump.
6. Remove the sight glass with abox end wrench or
socket. Drain the oilinto asuitable container and
dispose of properly. The compressor may need to be
tipped slightly towards the drain hole to allowall ofthe
oil to drain.
7. Reattach the sight glass. Note: Torque the sight glass
10-12 inch Ibs. when re-assembling. Besure the gasket
is between the sight glass and the pump crankcase.
8. Refill the compressor pumpwith an air compressor oil
such as SAE-30 non-detergent (API CG/CD Heavy
Duty)oil at slowintervals until theoil reaches thecenter
ofthe redcircle inthe sight glass. Use a SAE-10 during
extreme winter conditions.
Storage
For storingthe air compressor, be sure to dothe following:
1. Turn the unit offand unplug the power cord from the
receptacle.
2. Remove all air hoses, accessories, andair tools from
the air compressor.
3. Performthe daily maintenance schedule.
4. Open the drain valve to bleed all air from the tank.
5. Closethe drainvalve.
6. Store the air compressor in a clean and dry location.