Use and Care Manual

16- ENG
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To avoid personal injury, always shut off and unplug the
compressor and relieve all air pressure from the system before performing any
service on the air compressor.
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To ensure efficient
operation and longer life of the
air compressor unit, a routine
maintenance schedule should be
followed. The following schedule is
geared toward a consumer whose
compressor is used in a normal
working environment on a daily basis.
CAUTION
This compressor is
equipped with an automatic reset
thermal overload protector which will shut off motor if it becomes overheated. If
the thermal overload protector is actuated, the motor must be allowed to cool
down before start-up is possible.
The motor will automatically restart without warning if the unit is left
plugged in to an outlet with the Auto-On/Off switch in the on position.
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Condensation will accumulate in the
tank. To prevent corrosion of the tank from the inside,
this moisture must be drained at the end of every
workday. Be sure to wear protective eyewear. Relieve
the air pressure in the system and open the drain valve on the bottom of the tank
and tilt tank to drain.
In cold climates, drain the tank after each use to reduce problems with
freezing of water condensation.
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Check the safety valve by performing these three steps:
1. Plug the compressor in and run until shut-off pressure is reached.
2. Wearing safety glasses, pull out on the safety valve ring to release pressure
from the tank.
3. The safety valve should close automatically at approximately at 40-50 PSI.
If the safety valve does not allow air to be released when you pull out
on the ring, or does not close automatically, it must be replaced.
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For storing the air compressor, be sure to do the following:
1. Turn the unit off and unplug the power cord from the receptacle.
2. Remove all air hoses, accessories, and air tools from the air compressor.
3. Perform the daily maintenance schedule.
4. Open the drain valve to bleed all air from the tank.
5. Close the drain valve.
6. Protect the electrical cord and air hose from damage (such as being stepped
on or run over). Wind them loosely around the compressor handle.
7. Store the air compressor in a clean and dry location.
Maintenance Schedule
Items to Check/Change
Before each use
or daily
Check Tank Safety Valve X
Overall Unit Visual Check X
Drain Tank X
Check Power Cord for
Damage
X
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