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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Installation and Operating Instructions should be
read carefully before starting the unit.
LOCATION -- The compressor should be installed in a
clean, well--lighted place, with plenty of space all
around it, and in such a manner as to be accessible
from all sides. Do not place the unit too near other ma-
chinery or too close to the wall. The unit should be set
onafirmfoundation, withthefeetshimmedtoeliminate
rocking andundue stresses when boltedto the founda-
tion.
AIR FILTER -- The intake of every compressor should
be equipped with an air filter to prevent dust and other
abrasives from being drawn into the cylinders.
Incases wherenoairfilter is installed,thecompanywill
assume no responsibility for excessive wear of the pis-
tons, piston rings, cylinder bore or valve details, even
though such wear occurs very soon after the compres-
sorisinstalled. Tooperateproperly, filtersmustbekept
clean.
INLET LINE -- Where an inlet line is used between the
air filter and the compressor, it must be thoroughly
cleanedontheinsidetopreventdirtorscalefromenter-
ing the compressor. If welded construction is used,
the line must be shot blasted and cleaned to re-
move welding scale. In eithercase, theinlet line must
be coated internally by galvanizing or painting with a
moisture and oil--proof sealing lacquer. Up to ten (10)
feet in length, the inlet line should be the full size of the
inlet opening on the compressor. If an extra--long line
isnecessary,thepipesizeshouldbeincreasedaccord-
ing to FIGURE 1, below.
Accessibilityfor inletairfilterservicingmust beconsid-
eredwhenrelocatingthefiltersfromtheunittoaremote
location.
PIPING -- Air discharge pipe must be the full size of the
discharge opening on the air cylinder. The discharge
pipeshouldbeas shortanddirectaspossible,eliminat-
ing short bends and fittings and avoiding pockets. A
PressureReliefValvemustbeplacedinthedischarge
line between the compressor and any shutoff valve,
check valve or aftercooler. The discharge line should
be piped to the lowest opening in the air receiver.
Discharge air used for breathing will
cause severe injury or death.
Consult filtration specialists for
additional filtration and treatment
equipment to meet health and safety
standards.
Do not operate the compressor
without the proper pressure relief
valve. Overpressure operation may
cause severe damage to equipment
and personal injury.
As the aircools in being carried through the distributing
lines to the point at which it is to be used, it deposits
moisture mixed with a small amount of oil. This mois-
ture is objectionable in pneumatic tools, sand blasting,
paint spray work and similar operations. Much of the
trouble with water in the air lines can be overcome if
small receivers to act as collecting tanks are put in the
lines at frequent intervals, otherwise suitable moisture
traps should be used.
AIR RECEIVER -- When possible locate the air receiv-
er outside the building where it has an opportunity to
radiate the most heat. A drain cock should be located
atthelowestpoint inthereceiverfordrawingoff atleast
onceadaytheaccumulatedoilandwater. Wherethere
is danger of freezing, the pressure relief valve should
Length of Inlet Line Diameter of Pipe Size Diameter of Pipe Size
0 to 10 Feet Same As Compressor Inlet Opening...............................................
10 to 17 Feet One Size Larger Than Inlet Opening..............................................
17 to 38 Feet Two Sizes Larger Than Inlet Opening.............................................
FIGURE 1 -- INLET LINE LENGTHS
