Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Model 3JR70A

 

 

Portable Air Compressor

Tank Pressure Gauge

Outlet

Pressure

 

Pressure

 

Gauge

Switch

 

 

On/

 

 

Auto/Off

 

 

Switch

 

 

Safety

Regulator

 

Valve

 

 

 

Description of Operation (continued)

Cooling System (not shown): This

Outlet Pressure Gauge: The

compressor contains an advanced

outlet pressure gauge indicates the

design cooling system. At the heart of

this cooling system is an engineered

air pressure available at the outlet

fan. It is perfectly normal for this fan

side of the regulator. This pressure

to blow air through the vent holes in

is controlled by the regulator and is

large amounts. You know that the

always less than or equal to the tank

cooling system is working when air is

pressure.

being expelled.

Tank Pressure Gauge: The tank

Air Compressor Pump (not shown):

pressure gauge indicates the reserve

Compresses air into the air tank.

air pressure in the tank.

Working air is not available until the

Regulator: Controls the air pressure

compressor has raised the air tank

shown on the outlet pressure gauge.

pressure above that required at the

Turn the knob clockwise to increase

air outlet.

pressure and counterclockwise to

Check Valve: When the air

decrease pressure.

compressor is operating, the check

Drain Valve: The drain valve is

valve is "open", allowing compressed

located at the base of the air tank and

air to enter the air tank. When the

is used to drain condensation at the

air compressor reaches "cut-out"

end of each use.

pressure, the check valve "closes",

 

 

allowing air pressure to remain inside

 

the air tank.

Drain Valve

 

 

Check Valve

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DeWalt 3JR70A specifications Tank Pressure Gauge, Switch, Safety Regulator Valve, Drain Valve Check Valve