Central Pneumatic 95386 Installation manual

2 HP, 8 GALLON, 115 PSI
PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR
Model 95386
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION ............................ 3
GENERAL COMPRESSOR
SAFETY WARNINGS.......................3
AIR COMPRESSOR SAFETY
WARNINGS......................................5
GROUNDING ................................. 6
110-120 V~ GROUNDED
COMPRESSORS:
COMPRESSORS WITH THREE
PRONG PLUGS...............................6
SYMBOLOGY.....................................7
SPECIFICATIONS.......................... 8
UNPACKING .................................. 8
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PUTTING
INTO USE .................................... 8
FUNCTIONS .......................................9
COMPRESSOR AREA SET UP .........9
ASSEMBLY.........................................9
SET UP .............................................10
CHECKING THE OIL........................10
GENERAL OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 12
EMERGENCY
DEPRESSURIZATION................... 13
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF SYSTEM .. 13
MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICING ............................... 14
GENERAL MAINTENANCE .............14
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE...........14
CHANGING THE OIL .......................15
DRAINING MOISTURE FROM THE
TANK..............................................15
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE ...........15
TROUBLESHOOTING......................16
PARTS LIST................................. 18
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM................ 19
LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DAY
WARRANTY .............................. 20

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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety
warnings and precautions, assembly,
operating, inspection, maintenance and
cleaning procedures. Write the product’s
serial number in the back of the manual
near the assembly diagram (or month
and year of purchase if product has no
number). Keep this manual and the
receipt in a safe and dry place for future
reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information
provided with this product:
This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used
with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
General Compressor Safety
Warnings
WARNING Read all safety
warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
Work area safety1.
Keep work area clean and wella.
lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
Do not operate the Compressorb.
in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases or dust.
Compressor motors produce sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystandersc.
away from an operating
compressor.
Electrical safety2.
Compressor plugs must matcha.
the outlet. Never modify the
plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with grounded
compressors. Standard plugs and

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matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
Do not expose compressor to rainb.
or wet conditions. Water entering
a compressor will increase the risk
of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Neverc.
use the cord for unplugging the
compressor. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
Personal safety3.
Stay alert, watch what you area.
doing and use common sense
when operating this compressor.
Do not use this compressor
while you are tired or under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating a
compressor may result in serious
personal injury.
Use personal protectiveb.
equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Safety equipment
such as a dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting.c.
Ensure the switch is in the off-
position before connecting to
power source or moving the
compressor.
Only use safety equipmentd.
that has been approved by an
appropriate standards agency.
Unapproved safety equipment may
not provide adequate protection.
Eye protection must be ANSI-
approved and breathing protection
must be NIOSH-approved for the
specic hazards in the work area.
Compressor use and care4.
Do not use the compressor if thea.
switch does not turn it on and
off. Any compressor that cannot
be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from theb.
power source before making
any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the
compressor. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the compressor accidentally.
Store an idle compressor out ofc.
the reach of children and do not
allow persons unfamiliar with the
compressor or these instructions
to operate it. A compressor is
dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
Maintain the compressor. Keepd.
the compressor clean for better
and safer performance. Following
instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Keep
dry, clean and free from oil and
grease. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition
that may affect the compressor’s
operation. If damaged, have the
compressor repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by a
poorly maintained compressor.
Use the compressor ine.
accordance with these
instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the
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compressor for operations different
from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
Service5.
Have your compressor serviceda.
by a qualied repair person using
only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the
compressor is maintained.
Air Compressor Safety Warnings
Risk of re or explosion - do not 1.
spray ammable liquid in a conned
area or towards a hot surface. Spray
area must be well-ventilated. Do not
smoke while spraying or spray where
spark or ame is present. Arcing
parts - keep compressor at least 20
feet away from explosive vapors,
such as when spraying with a spray
gun.
Risk of bursting - Do not adjust2.
regulator higher than marked
maximum pressure of attachment.
Risk of injury - Do not direct air3.
stream at people or animals.
To reduce the risk of electric shock,4.
do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles5.
during use.
Do not use to supply breathing air.6.
Drain Tank daily and after use.7.
Internal rust causes tank failure and
explosion.
Add correct amount of compressor8.
oil before rst use and every use.
Operating with low or no oil causes
permanent damage and voids
warranty.
Do not remove the valve cover or9.
adjust internal components.
Compressor head gets hot during10.
operation. Do not touch it or allow
children nearby during or immediately
following operation.
Do not use the air hose to move the11.
compressor.
Release the pressure in the storage12.
tank before moving.
The use of accessories or13.
attachments not recommended by
the manufacturer may result in a risk
of injury to persons.
All air line components, including14.
hoses, pipe, connectors, lters, etc.,
must be rated for a minimum working
pressure of 150 PSI, or 150% of
the maximum system pressure,
whichever is greater.
USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD15.
IS NOT RECOMMENDED. If you
choose to use an extension cord, use
the following guidelines:
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE
GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS
(120 VOLT)
NAMEPLATE
AMPERES
(at full load)
EXTENSION CORD
LENGTH
25’ 50’ 100’ 150’
0 – 6 18 16 16 14
6.1 – 10 18 16 14 12
10.1 – 12 16 16 14 12
12.1 – 16 14 12 Do not use.
TABLE A
Make sure your extension cord is ina.
good condition.
Be sure to use an extension cordb.
which is heavy enough to carry the