Craftsman 921.16642 owner manual Parts Features, Regulator Air intake Filter, Tank Pressure Gauge

Parts

& Features

See figures below for

reference

I Regulator

_

_

Air intake

Filter

The air

pressure

coming

from

the air tank

is

Provides

clean

air to the pump

and must

controlled by the

regulator. To increase the pressure

I

always

be kept free of debris.

Check on a

turn the

knob clockwise

and

to decrease

the

[

daily basis or

before each use.

J

pressure turn the knob counterclockwise.

"-

J

Quick Connect

Offers a quick release feature for attaching and removing the air hose.

I Tank Pressure Gauge	_
Indicates the reserve air
pressure in the tank.	J

Pressure Switch

This controls the power to the motor and also the cut-in/cut-out pressure settings. This

switch serves as the Auto-On/Off positions for the unit.

Tank Safety Valve

Used to allow excess tank pressure to escape into the atmosphere. This valve should only open when the tank pressure is above the maximum rated pressure.

Pressure Relief Valve

The pressure relief valve located on the side of the pressure switch, is designed to automatically release compressed air when the air compressor reaches cut-out pressure. The released air should

only escape momentarily and the valve should then close.

J

Outlet Tube

L.

ITank Drain Valve

Used to drain condensation from the

air tank. Located at bottom of tank. _

I Check	Valve	"_
When	the pump is not in operation the valve

closes to retain air pressure inside the tank. An internal component.