Operating instructions

Owner'sManual
Compressor(cont'd)
BasicAir CompressorComponents
The basic componentsof the air
compressorare the electricmotor,pump,
pressureswitch,and tank.The electric
motor(see A) powersthe pump.The
electric motoris equippedwith an
overload protectorand an automatic
reset. If the motorbecomes overheated,
the overload protectorwillshut itdownto
preventdamage to the motor.When the
motorsufficientlycools, it will
automaticallyrestart.
A&B
C
The pump (see B) compressesthe air
and discharges it intothe tank.
The tank (see C) stores the compressed
air.
The pressure switch(located internally)shutsdown the motor and relievesair
pressureinthe pump and transfertube when the air pressurein the tank
reachesthe kick-out pressure. As compressedair is usedand the pressure
level in the tank dropsto the kick-inpressure, the pressureswitchrestartsthe
motor automatically,withoutwarning,and the pump resumescompressingair.
AssemblingtheCompressor
1 Unpack the air compressor.Inspectthe unitfor damage. If the unit has
been damaged in transit,contact the carrier and completea damage
claim. Do this immediatelybecause there are time limitationsto
damaged claims.The carton should contain:
o Air compressor
,o Operator and parts manuals
,_ Handle
o Wheel Assembly
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