Central Pneumatic 96068 Installation manual

12 VOLT HIGH VOLUME 100 PSI
AIR COMPRESSOR
Model 96068
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Manual Revised 10g

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SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Requirements 12 VDC / 14 Amps
Power Cord Type: 18 AWG x 2 C x 121” Long
Power Plug Type: Cigarette Lighter Adapter Plug
Fuse Type: 15 Amp/250V
Power Switch Type: ON/OFF Rocker Button
Equipped with Overload Protection
Maximum Working Pressure 100 PSI
Pump Style Single Cylinder
Maximum Continuous
Working Time
12 Minutes
Recommended ON/OFF
Cycle Time
12 Minutes On / 30 Minutes Off
Air Gauge 0 to 100 PSI / 0 to 7 kg/cm2
Air Flow Capacity 0.88 GP/Minute (25 L/Minute)
Air Hose Diameter 5/16”
Overall Dimensions 6-5/8” L x 2.83” W x 5-1/4” H
Weight 3.5 Lb.
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You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, oper-
ating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram.
Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front
cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, re, and/or serious injury.
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WORK AREA
Keep your work area clean and well lit.1. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.
Do not operate air compressors in explosive atmospheres, such as in the2.
presence of ammable liquids, gases, or dust. Air Compressors create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating an air tool.3.
Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from
debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed. Children
should not be allowed in the work area.

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PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operat-1.
ing an air tool. Do not use an air tool while tired or under the inuence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating air tools
may result in serious personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.2.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Power Switch (4) is in its “OFF” posi-3.
tion, all pressure is safely released, and the unit is unplugged before moving
the Compressor and before performing any service, maintenance, or cleaning
procedures on the unit.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the Compressor on.4. A
wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the machine may result in
personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.5. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of the air tool in unexpected situations.
6. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Always wear ANSI-
approved safety impact goggles and heavy duty safety gloves during use.
TOOL USE AND CARE
Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application.1. The correct
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
Do not use the Compressor if the Compressor’s Power Switch (4) does not2.
turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with its Power Switch is dan-
gerous and must be replaced.
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons.3. Tools
are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain tools with care.4. Properly maintained tools are less likely to bind and are
easier to control. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use”
until repaired.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any5.
other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your6.
model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous
when used on another tool.

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SERVICE
Tool service must be performed only by qualied repair personnel. 1. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualied personnel could result in a risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instruc-2.
tions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create
a risk of electric shock or injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION!1. Your Warranty is voided if:
Youa. drop the Air Compressor. Always lift the Air Compressor using its
Handle (52).
DANGER! This Air Compressor is NOT equipped and should not be used2.
“as-is” to supply breathing air. For any application of air for human consump-
tion, you must t the Air Compressor with suitable in-line safety and alarm equip-
ment (not included). This additional equipment is necessary to properly lter and
purify the air to meet minimal specications for Grade D breathing as described
in Compressed Gas Association Commodity Specication G 7.1-1966, OSHA 29
CFR 1910. 134, and/or Canadian Standards Associations (CSA). In the event the
Air Compressor is used for the purpose of breathing air application and proper in-
line safety and alarm equipment is not simultaneously used, existing warranties
are void, and Harbor Freight Tools disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss,
personal injury, or damage.
Maintain labels and nameplates on the Air Compressor.3. These carry important
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replace-
ment.
Always use a tire pressure gauge to check the actual pressure in the item4.
inated.
Do not use this Compressor continuously for over 12 minutes.5. Allow the
Compressor to cool approximately 30 minutes after inating an item.
Make sure all inatable items used with the Air Compressor are inated to 6.
the appropriate capacity. Do not inate any item over or under its manufacturer’s
recommended PSI rating.
Inatable items constructed of soft materials 7. (balls, beach toys, air mattresses,
rubber rafts, etc.) usually will not show the manufacturer’s recommended air pres-
sure. Take care not to over-inate the object.
Avoid burns.8. After several minutes of use, the Compressor will become hot to the
touch. Always wear heavy duty safety gloves when using the Compressor.

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Avoid injury.9. Never direct the Air Nozzle (57) at people or animals.
Make sure the Air Compressor is located on a at, level, sturdy surface ca-10.
pable of supporting the weight of the Compressor and any additional tools
and equipment.
Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines.11.
Never leave the Air Compressor unattended when it is plugged in and running.12.
Turn off the Compressor, and unplug the unit before leaving.
Do not allow children and other unauthorized people to handle or play with13.
the Air Compressor.
Do not modify the factory set pressure shutoff or startup switches.14. This tool will
do the work better and safer at the speed and capacity for which it was designed.
Never point the Air Nozzle (57) at people or animals.15.
16. WARNING! The brass components of this product contain lead, a chemical
known to the State of California to cause birth defects (or other reproductive harm).
(California Health & Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.)
17. WARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before
use. Electromagnetic elds in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
18. WARNING! The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must
be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors
which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
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UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure all parts shown on the Parts List are included.
If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number
shown on the cover of this manual (and at the bottom of each page) as soon as
possible.
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