Oilless Compressors
General Safety
Information (Continued)
3.Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use the compressor.
4.Keep visitors away and NEVER allow children in the work area.
5.Wear safety glasses and use hearing protection when operating the pump or unit.
6.Do not stand on or use the pump or unit as a handhold.
7.Before each use, inspect compressed air system and electrical components for signs of damage, deterioration, weakness or leakage. Repair or replace defective items before using.
8.Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness.
! WARNING
Motors, electrical equipment and controls
can cause electrical arcs
that will ignite a flammable gas or vapor. Never operate or repair in or near a flammable gas or vapor. Never store or spray flammable liquids or gases in the vicinity of the compressor.
!CAUTION
Compressor parts may be hot even if the unit is stopped.
9.Keep fingers away from a running compressor; fast moving and hot parts will cause injury and/or burns.
10.If the equipment should start to abnormally vibrate, STOP the engine/motor and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
11.To reduce fire hazard, keep engine/motor exterior free of oil, solvent, or excessive grease.
Never remove or ! WARNING attempt to adjust
safety valve. Keep safety valve free from paint and other accumulations.
!DANGER
Never attempt to repair or modify a tank!
Welding, drilling or any other modification will weaken the tank resulting in damage from rupture or explosion. Always replace worn or damaged tanks.
NOTICE | Drain liquid from | |
tank daily. | ||
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13.Tanks rust from moisture
14.Fast moving air will stir up dust and debris which may be harmful. Release air slowly when draining moisture or depressurizing the compressor system.
SPRAYING PRECAUTIONS
! WARNING
Do not spray flammable materials in vicinity of open flame or near ignition sources including the compressor unit.
15.Do not smoke when spraying paint, insecticides, or other flammable substances.
16.Use a face mask/
respirator when spraying and spray in a well ventilated area to prevent health and fire hazards.
17.Do not direct paint or other sprayed material at the compressor. Locate compressor as far away from the spraying area as possible to minimize overspray accumulation on the compressor.
18.When spraying or cleaning with solvents or toxic chemicals, follow the instructions provided by the chemical manufacturer.
Assembly
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
1.Place a short piece of wood against end of handle and tap it with a mallet or hammer to drive handle into handle bracket until holes in handle and bracket line up.
2.Assemble and tighten 4 screws (from parts package) through holes in handle, ensuring it goes through handle and bracket.
Never use the
! WARNING handle to lift the unit completely off the ground. Only use the handle to lift one end so the wheels may be used to move the unit.
3.Insert threaded post of rubber foot into hole in ground iron. Tighten securely with lock nut.
Screws Bracket |
Handle |
Figure 1 - Handle Assembly |
WHEEL ASSEMBLY
The items marked with an asterisk (*) are included in parts package.
Insert shoulder bolt through wheel hub and wheel bracket. Tighten securely with lock nut. The bolt hex head should be on the opposite side of protruding hub center.
*Shoulder
bolt
* Lock nut
*Wheel
Figure 2 - Wheel Assembly
Installation
LOCATION
When assembled, the tank must sit level or slope slightly towards the drain cock to allow the tank to drain properly.
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