California Air Tools 365CR User manual

WARNING
Even when the tool is used as prescribed, it is not possible to eliminate all risk factors.
The following hazards may occur when using this tool.
�Damage to lungs if a dust mask is not worn.
�Damage to hearing if hearing protection is not worn.
�Wear eye protection.
California Air Tools 365CR (5) Gallon Pressure Pot
IMPORTANT:
Read all safety and operating
instructions carefully before use.
Keep this Manual for reference.

Description:
The sturdy construction and compact design makes this product the ideal choice for both amateur
and professional.
Designed for resin casting.
An air compressor, air hose are needed to operate this tool.
Item No.
365CR
Max Pressure:
80 PSI
Capacity:
5 Gallon
Air Input:
1/4”
Exterior:
16"W & 24 1/2" H
Inner:
13"W & 14 3/4" D
Safety Guidelines:
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand.
This information is for your protection and safety. Improper use, operation or maintenance of this product could
result in injury or property damage.
Please Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before use. Save these instructions.
W arning ! Over pressuriza ti on can result in explosion. Max: 80 PSI Operating PSI: 60 PSI
1. Exceeding the Maximum pressure in the tank can cause the tank to over pressurize and explode resulting in
serious injury or property damage. Always make sure that equipment connected to tank or hose outlet has a
higher pressure rating than the regulated air pressure in the tank.
2.
W arning ! Risk of tank explosion.
1. Modifications to the tank’s design or construction could weaken it. Assemble tank components
in accordance with the service instructions. Do not drill into tank, or weld attachments, or alter
its design in any manner.
2. Substitution of unauthorized non-standard components could weaken tank or cause
component failure. Use only those components furnished with the tank. Assembled in
accordance with instructions in the service literature.
3. Damage to the tank or its components could weaken the tank. Never attempt to repair a
damaged tank. Replace it with a new one.
4. Improper cleaning or maintenance could block air passages to the safety valve, gauge or outlet,
allowing pressure to rise to dangerous levels, and preventing the lowering of tank pressure.

Following each use, clean and dry tank and lid in accordance with maintenance instructions.
Ensure ports to safety valve, gauge and outlet are free of materials which could
prevent free movement of air.
5. Tampering with the safety valve could allow tank pressure to rise to dangerous levels. Never
attempt to adjust safety valve to change its pressure setting or defeat its function in any way.
Operate the valve before each use to assure that it functions properly.
6. Removal of the lid while the tank is under pressure could result in the lid being propelled
violently from the tank. Before releasing clamp force to remove the lid, shut off the supply of
tank inlet air and turn the regulator knob counterclockwise to relieve air pressure. Check by
pulling the safety valve ring.
7. Use of reactive chemicals could attack the lid gasket and safety valve seal, allowing tank
pressure to rise to dangerous levels.
If this reaction occurs within an enclosed structure such as this tank, it may cause explosion. Do not use
reactive chemicals in your tank such as acids, caustic solutions, or halogenated hydrocarbon solvents.
8. Over tightening clamps, causing them to weaken and fail could result in the lid being propelled
violently from the tank. If the lid gasket leaks, relieve the tank pressure and clean or replace
the gasket.
Assembly
1. Attach the swivel wheels (4) to the base legs on thetank.
2. Attach the air hose to the inlet fitting located on the tank regulator.
Using an air pressure regulator on a pressure pot for resin casting regulates the amount of pressure applied to the resin
castings inside the tank.
Important: Before introducing air pressure into the tank, ensure the lids gasket is properly installed
and clean of debris that may interfere with sealing properly to the rim of the pot. Unlock pressure
regulator knob and rotate counterclockwise until is stops.

Ope r a tio n
1. Before filling the tank with material, ensure ports to safety valve, gauge and outlet are free of
materials which could prevent free movement of air. Lid gasket must be properly installed and
seated in the lid and be clean of any debris that may prevent a proper seal. Rim of the pot must
also be clean and free of debris.
2. Place castings/molds into pot.
3. Place lid assembly on tank and hand tighten tank lid clamp screws.
4. Close ball valve, unlock pressure regulator knob and rotate counterclockwise until it stops.
5. Attach air hose, open ball valve and begin slowly introducing pressure into the tank by rotating
the pressure regulator knob clockwise until the desired pressure has been achieved. Consult
resin manufacturer’s instructions for the proper PSI setting. NOTE: Introducing pressure too
quickly will result in pushing resin out of the mold(s) and onto the interior surfaces of the pot.
6. Normal operating pressure on the tank is 60 PSI. Should you need to reduce pressure,
simply rotate the pressure regulator knob counterclockwise until the desired pressure
setting is achieved. When the proper pressure setting has been obtained lock the pressure
regulator knob into place by pressing in, turn ball valve to the closed position and remove
air hose.
7. Once the resin has cured per resin manufacturers specifications slowly relieve the
pressure by slowly rotating the Air Outlet Cock counterclockwise until the pressure bleeds
down completely.
8. Once tank is completely bleed loosen tank lid clamp screws and remove lid.
W arning : Do not use over 80 PSI in your tank.
Clean in g :
W arning : Always shut off air pressure at the source and bleed off all pressure in the
tank by slowly rotating the Air Outlet Cock counterclockwise, relieving the air pressure.
It is very important that the tanks interior and lid be cleaned as soon as the job is finished.
Turn off the main air supply to the tank. Remove all pressure by slowly rotating the Air Outlet
Cock counterclockwise until the pressure bleeds completely down.

Warranty
Limited Warranty: 1 Year
This warranty is limited to California Air Tools Products.
California Air Tools will repair or replace, free of charge, to the original retail customer whom purchased a
California Air Tools product from an authorized dealer.
This warranty does not transfer subsequent owners.
California Air Tools will repair or replace, at its option, any parts that are proven by an authorized service center
to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the application warranty time period stated
as above.
The limited warranty covers the cost of the replacement parts and labor for defects when installed by
an authorized service center.
Transportation charges are the responsibility of the customer.
The limited warranty period begins on the date of the retail purchase by the orginal purchaser.
California Air Tools
8560 Siempre Viva Road
San Diego, Ca 92154
866-409-4581
www.californiaairtools.com

NO.
Part
NO.
Part
1
Butterfly Nut
21
Connector
2
Washer
22
Filter Circlip
3
Sealing Washer
23
Ball Valve
4
Combination Tank Cover
24
Connector
5
Lock Bolt
25
Elbow
6
Pin
26
Universal Quick Coupler
7
Split Washer D: 8.5
27
Air outlet Cock
8
Combination Tank
28
Safety Valve
9
Nut M8
29
10
Spring Washer
30
11
Wheel
31
12
N/A
32
13
Pressure Gauge
33
14
Sealing Washer
34
15
Cap
35
16
Air Converter
36
17
Air Inlet Plug
37
18
Nut
38
19
Fluid Inlet Plug
39
20
Nut
40