CONNECTING TOOLS
To connect air tools to your air com- pressor:
1.Make sure the compressor model you use has a sufficient cubic feet per minute (CFM) output for the air tool you plan to connect. (Most air tools will have an air requirement stated in terms of a specific CFM at a specific pressure.)
2.The compressor should put out a higher CFM than the tool requires.
ÑIf you are connecting multiple tools that will be used simultaneously, then the CFM for each tool should be added together and compared to the compressor output value.
3.Connect the tool, using a good quality air line with an adequate length to reach from the compressor to the point of use.
Figure 10. Quick connect couplers.
Make certain the air hose will not be placed in a position where it can become con- stricted or cut by a sharp object. NoteÑ Running over a hose with heavy vehicles may not cause an immediate leak, but it will shorten the life of the hose.
H3372 3 HP Air Compressor
Consideration should also be given to the type of usage. A nailer or staple gun uses air in short bursts and it is easier for the compressor to maintain pressure. A paint sprayer or grinder tends to use a more continuous stream of air as these tools are run for longer time periods. It is always better to oversize a compressor to allow for variation in the type of usage and the number of tools to be powered. Air tools being operated with insufficient air volume will not perform their function satisfactorily.
Always disconnect air hose from tools whenever not in use or while servicing! During maintenance, a tool connected to air may operate accidentally, causing serious per- sonal injury!
The Model H3372 3 HP Air
Compressors are specifically designed for air tool operation. DO NOT MODIFY OR USE THIS MACHINE FOR ANY OTHER PUR- POSE. Modifications or improper use of this tool will void the warran- ty. If you are confused about any aspect of this machine, DO NOT use it until you have answered all your questions. Serious personal injury may occur.
