NorthStar 76136 User manual

READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
15-Gallon Electric Air Compressor
Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Item #76136

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Thank you very much for choosing a NorthStar®product!
For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below:
Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________
Purchase Date: ____________________________________________
Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read
the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin
using it.
This air compressor is designed for certain applications only. Northern
Tool and Equipment is not responsible for issues arising from
modification or improper use of this product such as an application for
which it was not designed. We strongly recommend that this product not
be modified and/or used for any application other than that for which it
was designed.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-222-5381.

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Table of Contents
Intended Use..........................................................................................................................................4
Packaging Contents..............................................................................................................................4
Technical Specifications......................................................................................................................4
Important Safety Information...............................................................................................................5
Grounding..............................................................................................................................................8
Extension Cords....................................................................................................................................9
Main Parts of Air Compressor ...........................................................................................................10
Assembly Instructions........................................................................................................................11
Before Each Use..................................................................................................................................11
Operating Instructions........................................................................................................................12
After Each Use.....................................................................................................................................13
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................13
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................15
Pump/Motor Diagram..........................................................................................................................17
Pump/Motor Parts List........................................................................................................................17
Air Compressor Diagram....................................................................................................................18
Air Compressor Parts List..................................................................................................................19
Replacement Parts..............................................................................................................................20
Limited Warranty.................................................................................................................................21

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Intended Use
The NorthStar 15-Gallon Electric Air Compressor is ideal for inflating tires, air mattresses, pool toys,
and sports balls. The air compressor can be used for operating pneumatic tools including: air nailers,
impact wrenches, air ratchets, drills, and cutting tools. It’s the perfect air compressor for medium to
heavy automotive, farm, and shop-type applications. It features:
•Maximum Efficiency: High performance pump provides 225 max. PSI for longer tool run times.
•Compact Power: Power and performance of a large compressor in a portable size.
•Efficient Operation: Low maintenance, oil-free pump produces cleaner air for tools.
Packaging Contents
•Air Compressor
•Owner’s Manual
Technical Specifications
Property
Specification
Model
C151N
Running Horsepower
*1.7
Bore
2.875" (73.025 mm)
Stroke
1.45" (36.83 mm)
Voltage
120
Hz-Single Phase
60
Minimum Branch Circuit Requirement
15 Amps
Fuse Type
Time Delay
Air Tank Capacity (Gallon)
15 (56.8 liters)
Maximum Air Pressure
225 PSI
Sound Rating
78 dB
Approximate Cut-in Pressure
175 PSIG
Approximate Cut-out Pressure
225 PSIG
CFM @ 40 PSI
*6.8
CFM @ 90 PSI
*5.1
* Tested per ISO 1217
Safety Signal Words
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay
attention to the following.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.

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Important Safety Information
⚠WARNING
•Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury
or property damage.
•The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or
situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool. Always be
aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.
•Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
•Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or
safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product
was designed.
•Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger
industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. This
product will be safer and do a better job at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use
this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
•Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
⚠WARNING
PROP 65
•This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California
to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
⚠WARNING
WORK AREA SAFETY
•Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas may
put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
•Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product can create sparks, which may ignite the flammable
liquids, gases, or dust.
•Do not allow the product to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not insulated and
contact will cause electrical shock.
•Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow children
to handle the product.
•Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your
work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause personal injury
and/or property damage if contacted.