TO REPLACE REGULATOR

 

Console Cover

1.Release all air pressure from air

 

tank. See "To Drain Tank" in the

Gauges

 

Maintenance section.

 

2.

Unplug unit.

 

3.

Remove the console cover.

 

4.

Using an adjustable wrench or

Quick

 

specified wrench remove the gauges,

 

Connect

 

quick connect, and safety valve from

 

Regulator

 

the regulator.

 

Safety Valve

 

 

5.Remove the hose by removing the

hose clamp. NOTE: The hose clamp is not reusable. You must purchase a new hose clamp, see the Parts List or purchase a standard hose clamp at a local hardware store.

6.Remove pump mounting screws securing pump (one on each side).

7.Carefully slide pump from brackets and out of the way.

8.Using an adjustable wrench remove the regulator manifold.

9.Apply pipe sealant to new regulator manifold and assemble, tighten with wrench.

10.Reapply pipe sealant to gauges, quick connect, and safety valve.

11.Reassemble all components in reverse order of removal. Make sure to orient gauges to read correctly and use wrenches to tighten all components.

Pump Mounting Screw

Hose

Clamp

Regulator

Pump shown moved out of the way

STORAGE

Before you store the air compressor, make sure you do the following:

1.Review the Maintenance section on the preceding pages and perform scheduled maintenance as necessary.

2.Set the On/Off switch to "Off" and unplug unit.

3.Turn the regulator counterclockwise and set the outlet pressure to zero.

4.Remove the air tool or accessory.

5.Pull ring on safety valve allowing air to bleed from the tank until tank pressure is approximately 20 PSI. Release safety valve ring.

6.Drain water from air tank by opening drain valve on bottom of tank.

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