Getting to Know Your Air Compressor (Continued)
Operating Your Air Compressor
3. Regulator Knob
1.This knob controls air pressure to an air operated tool or paint spray gun.
2.Turning knob clockwise increases air pressure at outlet.
3.Turning counterclockwise will lower air pressure at outlet.
4.Fully counterclockwise will shut off flow of air completely.
Close | Open |
| Attach |
| Hose |
Figure 4
For Trouble-Free Operation
1. Read instructions: Carefully read |
through this owner’s manual |
BEFORE OPERATING the new air |
compressor. It contains information |
about operation and maintenance of |
unit. |
2. Drain tank daily: Depressurize system |
prior to draining tank. Open tank |
drain valve and drain moisture from |
tank. This helps prevent tank corro- |
sion and keeps oil and moisture out |
of the compressed air system. Be |
sure to close tank drain valve tightly before operating compressor.
3.Change air filter: Never run compres- sor without an air filter nor with a clogged air filter. Replace with a new filter when the element is dirty.
4. Air Filter
The air filter keeps dirt and debris from entering the compressor pump.
ASME Safety Valve
1.This valve automatically releases air if air receiver pressure exceeds preset
maximum.
! DANGER
Moisture in Compressed Air
Moisture in compressed air will form into droplets as it comes from an air com- pressor pump. When humidity is high or when a compressor is in continuous use for an extended period of time, this mois- ture will collect in the tank. When using a paint spray or sandblast gun, this water will be carried from the tank through the hose, and out of the gun as droplets mixed with the spray material.
IMPORTANT: This condensation will cause water spots in a paint job, espe- cially when spraying other than water based paints. If sandblasting, it will cause the sand to cake and clog the gun, rendering it ineffective.
A filter in the air line, located as near to the gun as possible, will help eliminate this moisture.
Do not attempt to tamper with this valve!
Figure 5
2.This valve should be checked occa- sionally by pulling the ring by hand. If air leaks after ring has been released, or valve is stuck and cannot be actuat- ed by ring, it MUST be replaced.
Maintenance
!WARNING
Release all pressure and dis- connect power before making any repair.
1.Check compressor for any visible problems, especially check air filter to be sure it is clean.
2. Pull ring on safety valve and allow it to snap back to normal position.
Figure 6
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