IDESCRIPTION OF OPERATION
Air Compressor Pump: To compress air, the piston
moves up and down in the cylinder. On the downstroke,
air isdrawn inthroughthe air intake muffler(valves).The
exhaust valve remains closed. On the upstroke of the
piston, air iscompressed. The intake valves close and
compressed air isforced out through the exhaust valve
and thenthrough theair hose.
Adjustable Pressure Valve: The pressurevalvecontrols
the amount ofpressuregoingfrom theair compressorto
the accessory.The pressureadjustingvalvecan be used
to set approximate pressure between 10 and 125 P.S.I.
(125 P.S.I. is the highest pressure this compressor will
deliver).Itisnormal for the adiustable oressure valve to
release air during ooeration.
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Accumulator Tank: Your accumulatortank isequipped
with a relief (pop-off) valve to prevent an over pressure
conditioninthetank. This2 gallontank isnot designedto
store air, but ratherto provide the additional volume of
compressed airnecessaryto operatea wide varietyofair
tools. When startingyour compressor, attach the toolto
the hose,set thepressureadjustingvalveat the required
pressure,wait a few moments untilthe tank fills withair.
You willknow thetankisfilledwhen youhear airbleeding
through the pressure adjusting valve. Depending onthe
type and size of tool being used, you will occasionally
need to wait for the tank to refill before continuing.When
you are finsihed or changing tools, turn the compressor
switch off and set the pressure adjusting valve to 10 PSI
and wait for the tank to discharge completely.
ALWAYS SET THE PRESSURE VALVE AT OR
BELOW THE REQUIRED PRESSURE FOR THE
ACCESSORY BEING USED BEFORE START-
ING YOUR COMPRESSOR. FOR INFLATION
OR OTHER USES REQUIRING ACCURATE
PRESSURE, USEA PRESSURE GAUGE.
IINSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
Location of the Air Compressor
Your compressor comes to you completely assembled
and ready for use. Operate the air compressor in a dry,
clean, cooland well ventilatedarea. The air compressor
pump and case aredesignedto allowfor propercooling.
Clean or blow off dust or dirt that collects on the air
compressor. A clean air compressor runs cooler and
providesIongerservice.The ventilationopeningsonyour
air compressorare necessarytomaintain properoperat-
ingtemperature. Do notplaceragsorothercontainerson
or nearthese openings.
Extension Cords
use extra air hose insteadof an extensioncord to avoid
voltagedrop and power lossto the motor.
If an extension cord must be used, be sure it is:
•a3-wire extension cord that hasa 3-blade grounding
plug, and a3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on
the compressor
• in good condition
• no longer than 50 feet
• 14gauge (AWG)or larger. (Wiresize increases asgauge
number decreases.) 12AWG, 10AWG and8 AWG may
also be used. DO NOT USE 16 OR 18 AWG.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKI In the event of a
short circuit, grounding reduces the riskofshock by
providing an escape wire for the electdc current.
This air compressor must be properly grounded.
The aircompressor isequipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with an appropriate grounding plug.
The plug must be used with an outlet that has been
installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances. The outlet must have the same
configuration as the plug. See illustration. DO NOT
USE AN ADAPTER.
Inspectthe plug and cord before each use. Do notuse if
there are signs ofdamage.
IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN ELEC-
TRICAL SHOCK.
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