Use and Care Manual

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Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Condensate forms in the tank when there is humidity in the air.
Depending on the environmental conditions, drain the
condensate daily and/or every hour. For instructions, see
Draining the tank on page 9. The safety valve automatically
releases air when the receiver pressure exceeds the preset
maximum. Inspect the tank annually for rust, pin holes, or other
Imperfections that could cause it to become unsafe. Avoid using
solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are
susceptible to damage from various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use a clean cloth to
remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
RECOMMENDED OIL
Use only synthetic and conventional oils specifically designed for
air compressor use. These oils can be purchased at The Home
Depot and other places oil lubricated air compressors are sold.
CHECKING THE PUMP OIL
1. Unplug the compressor, and allow the oil to settle into the
crankcase for at least 2 minutes.
2. Verify the oil level using the red dot in the sight glass on the
front of the pump crankcase. (MAX oil level is when the oil
level is in the center of the red dot, and MIN oil level is when
the oil is at the bottom of the red dot. See the Illustration
below.)
3. If the oil level is in the center of the red dot, no oil needs to
be added. If the oil level is at or near the bottom of the red
dot, oil should be added.
ADDING PUMP OIL
1. (This step is only required If the steps above in CHECKING
PUMP OIL were followed and oil needs to
be added.)
2. Remove the oil vent
cap. The vent cap is threaded, so
remove it by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Add air compressor oil slowly to avoid overfilling the
crankcase. Pour very small amounts, approximately 1 oz.,
and allow 10–15 seconds for the oil to settle into the
crankcase. When the oil level reaches the center of the red
dot in the oil sight glass, you have added sufficient oil.
WARNING: Do not allow brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum
based products, etc., to come in contact with plastic parts.
Chemicals can weaken or destroy plastic which may result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Husky
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a
hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING: Always disconnect the air compressor from
the power supply. Release all pressure, and allow to cool
before cleaning or making repairs to the air compressor.
4. Replace the oil vent cap by threading it clockwise into the
crankcase opening. Do not over-tighten the oil vent cap, as
this can cause damage to the oil vent cap.
Red Dot
Max.
Min.
Oil vent cap