INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN PROCEDURES (Cont.)
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION MAY WEAKEN THE AIR TANK AND CAUSE AN EXPLOSION. THE OUTFIT MUST BE MOUNTED AS DESCRIBED AND ILLUSTRATED BELOW,
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1.The air compressor must be bolted to the floor.
Bolting holes are provided in the base feet.
2.Mount the air compressor on a solid level founda- tion with no strain to the air tank feet. Solid shims may be used if necessary.
Piping
Plastic or PVC pipe is not designed for use with compressed air. Regardless of its indicated pres- sure rating, plastic pipe can burst from air pres- sure. Use only metal pipe for air distribution lines.
If a pipe line isnecessary, use pipe that is the same size as the air tank valve. Piping that is too small will restrict the flow of air. If piping is over 100 feet long, use the next larger size. Bury underground lines below the frost line and avoid pockets where condensation can gather and freeze. Apply pressure before "underground lines are covered to make sure all pipe joints are free of leaks.
hole. (It must not be allowed to be lower than 3/8" - 6 threads down - from the top .)When filling the crankcase, the oil flows very slowly. If the oil is added too quickly, it will overflow and appear to be full. (Crankcase oil capacity is 16 fluid ounces.) Under
Wiring Instructions
IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN ELEC- TRICAL SHOCK. WIRING OF THE PRESSURE SWITCH, ELECTRIC MOTOR AND MANUAL ON/ OFF SWITCH SHOULD BE DONE BYA LICENSED
ELECTRICIAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH NA- TIONAL AN D LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.
To prevent added current draw and motor overheating we recommend the use of 12 gauge (AWG) wire, not exceeding a 70 foot length. The wire must be rated at a minimum temperature of 75° C.
When connecting wires, make sure that: (1)the electrical box is large enough; (2)service is of adequate amperage rating; (3)the supply line has the same electrical charac- teristics (voltage, cycles and phase) as the motor;, (4)the line wire is the proper size and (5) no other equipment is operated from the same line. Various national and local codes and standards have been set up covering elec- trical apparatus and wiring. These should be consulted and observed. Our recommended wire sizes may be smaner than the minimum set up by local ordinances. If so, the larger size wire should be used to prevent excessive line voltage drop. Forwiring instructions, see the diagram inside the pressure switch cover.
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Lubrication and Oil
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Compressors are shipped without oiL Do not at- tempt to operate this air comprassor without first adding oil to the crankcase.
Place unit on a level surface. Remove oil fill plug and
slowly add a special compressor oil such as Sears 9- 16426 or
top of the oil fill
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Electrical wiring must be located away from hot surfaces such as the compressor head, compres- sor cylinder or compressor outlet tube.
