Pump Manual

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This manual provides safe and reliable instructions for installation, operation and maintenance
of your air compressor pump. In order to receive maximum performance and long life from your
compressor, the following instructions should be carefully read and all points regarding
installation and operation of the unit should be noted and observed. A careful reading of this
manual, prior to connecting anything to the motor of the compressor, will pay dividends in terms
of trouble-free operation. If you are uncertain about any of these instructions, please contact our
tech department.
Upon receiving the compressor check for possible damage or missing parts in transit and see that the pulley turns
freely by hand. Report any damage to the carrier at once can note on the delivery receipt. If you discover damage
after receiving the unit (concealed damage) the carrier must be notified within 15 days.
• Ensure adequate lifting equipment is available for unloading and moving to installation location.
• Equipment used for lifting must be properly rated for the weight of the unit
• Lift unit by the shipping skid.
• Lift the pump by lifting eye
• Do not work on or walk under the unit while it is suspended
Select a Location
Select a clean, dry, and well-lit location with plenty of space for ventilation. Provide at least 1,000 cubic feet of
fresh air per 5 horsepower. Place unit at least 15 inches from walls. Operating temperatures ideally should be
between 32F and 100F (0 C and 37.8 C), store in a heated area. If this is not possible, you must protect all
safety/relieve valves and drain valves from freezing in cold climates. If temperatures are consistently below 40F (4.4
C), consider installing an external heater block on the crankcase. Insulate cold water or other low temperature pipes
that pass overhead to avoid the possible collection and dripping of condensate onto the compressor and motor that
could cause rusting or the motor shorting out. DO NOT install the compressor in a boiler room, paint spray room, or
area where sandblasting is carried on. If air in the area where the compressor is to be installed is acid or dust laden,
the compressor intake should be piped to the outside. This intake pipe should increase in size for every twenty (20)
feet of run and the intake filters should be installed at the end of the pipes with a hood to protect them from the
elements. Special size filters are required for that pipe.
If installed in unheated areas with large temperature changes excessive moisture is especially likely to occur.
Moisture may form in the pump and produce sludge in the lubricant, causing running part to wear our prematurely.
Two main sighs of excessive humidity are external condensation on the pump when it cools down and milt
appearance to the lubricant.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION! READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. RETAIN FOR REFRERENCE
RECEIPT & INSPECTION
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