Pump Manual

8
Splash Lubricated, Air Compressor Pumps
Troubleshooting Chart
Problem Possible Causes Resolutions
Low air pressure
Overheating
1. Clogged inlet filter
2. Air leak(s) in system
3. Application exceeds rated air
output of compressor
4. Cylinder head valves not
sealing
5. Insufficient power
1. Duty cycle exceeded
2. Improper rotation
3. Head valve(s) not seating
properly
4. Blown cylinder head gasket(s)
5. Restriction in head,
intercooler or check valve
6. Low oil
7. Dirt in intercooler fins or
cylinder fins
8. Poor ventilation / ambient
temperature too high
1. Disassemble valve, clean thorougly
2. Use soapy water to locate leaks, replace or tighten
threaded parts
3. Check CFM requirements, change tool or use compressor
with higher air output
4. Remove valves from cylinder head, repair or replace as
necessary
5. Check power supply, rewire as necessary
1. Keep duty cycle at 60/40 to maintain pump life
2. When facing flywheel, ensure counter-clockwise
rotation
3. Clean or replace
4. Replace gasket(s)
5. Clear blockage
6. Add oil. Ensure oil level is at middle of site glass. See
figure 5, pg. 6.
Use only Airbase Industries oil (PN:
APOL03000G1). Use of any other
product will cause product damage and void the warranty.
7. Use low pressure air to blow dirt away from compressor
8. Increase ventilation around operating area. Ensure
compressor has adequate clear space from walls and
other possible obstructions. Ambient temperature
should not exceed 110˚ F.
Airbase Industries makes the following WARRANTY STATEMENT:
1. THAT EACH BARE COMPRESSOR PUMP UNIT TO BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL, WORKMANSHIP, AND PARTS FOR 2 YEARS FOR THE UNIT FROM THE DATE
OF PURCHASE. Airbase Industries (and each of its subsidiaries) is not responsible for downtime during warranty service. If downtime is necessary, it is
the Purchaser’s discretion and obligation (at Purchaser’s expense) to have a redundant COMPRESSOR PUMP. Warranty repairs shall not include freight costs.
Purchaser is responsible for returning unit to Airbase Industries. This PUMP MUST have Airbase Industries Lubricant Synthetic exclusively, the same which
must be purchased from Airbase Industries. (Mixing different brands of oil will void this warranty).
A service kit must be purchased from Emax or an Emax
dealer for this warranty to apply. Service kits contain an air filter and synthetic oil that must be changed annually. Annual proof of purchase of all oil programs must
be maintained by the original purchaser of the compressor pump.
If the unit runs out of oil, this warranty is void. Failure to fully comply with this warranty
and fully comply with the manual herein will void this warranty.
Exclusions include: service such as OIL CHANGES, FILTER REPLACEMENTS, GASKET TIGHTENING TO CORRECT OIL SEEPAGE or DRIVE BELT TIGHTENING and VALVE
CLEANING and are not covered under warranty.
Warranty shall be void under the following conditions: Failure to routinely change oil and to maintain a clean filter, or exceeding 70% duty cycle resulting in
overheating and excessive wear and tear, or exposing electrical components to rain or water, or installing the unit in a hostile environment such as acid vapors
or any caustic or abrasive matter that may be ingested into the pump, or installing the unit in an enclosed area where lack of cooling ventilation is present,
such as in boiler or equipment rooms where the ambient air exceeds 100˚F.
Airbase Industries shall not be held liable for any malfunction of BARE COMPRESSOR PUMP UNIT caused by failure or improper use and/or maintenance of other
compressor components manufactured by others.
2. GENERAL PROVISIONS: Airbase Industries (and each of its subsidiaries) is not responsible for downtime during warranty service. If downtime is necessary, it is the
Purchaser’s discretion and obligation (at Purchaser’s expense) to have a redundant compressor. Warranty repairs shall not include freight costs. If necessary, the
Purchaser is responsible for returning unit and/or applicable part(s) to Airbase Industries.
Exclusions include: service such as OIL CHANGES, FILTER REPLACEMENTS, GASKET TIGHTENING TO CORRECT OIL SEEPAGE or DRIVE BELT TIGHTENING and VALVE
CLEANING and are not covered under warranty.
Further Exclusions include failure to fully and completely follow the guidelines set forth in the manual. Of specific note is where a product is used where granite and/
or concrete work is performed or conditions are dusty and the product is required to be housed in a separate room from the adverse conditions where the product has
access to fresh air intake.
Parts used for warranty purposes must be supplied by Airbase Industries. Warranty work will be performed by an approved Airbase Industries Technician. If
any maintenance (other than routine maintenance) is performed by a non-approved Airbase Industries Technician, written pre-approval must be obtained from
Airbase Industries to prevent voiding this Warranty. Failure to fully comply with this warranty and fully comply with the manual herein will void this warranty.
All warranties are nontransferable.
The Oil Purchase Program is effective as of January 1, 2011.