Use and Care Manual

Operating Instructions
5
INTERCOOLER (TWO-STAGE
ONLY)
The intercooler provides cooling
to reduce temperature and power
consumption.
Intercooler fins are
sharp. Always wear
gloves and use care when cleaning or
working near the intercooler.
Check the intercooler weekly to ensure
all fittings are secure and tight. Blow all
dirt, dust and other accumulations from
the intercooler fins.
COMPONENTS
IMPORTANT: Read engine maintenance
instructions for applicable service
recommendations.
Turn off all power and use light air
pressure to blow dust and foreign
material from cylinder head, engine,
fan blades, air lines, intercooler and
tank on a monthly basis.
Use a soap solution to check entire
system for air leakage around fittings,
etc. Tighten nuts and capscrews as
required.
BELTS
Disconnect the
battery cable, then
drain the tank to prevent unexpected
movement of the unit.
Check belt tension every 3 months.
Adjust belt tension to allow 3/8 to 1/2”
deflection with normal thumb pressure.
Also, align belts using a straight edge
against the face of the flywheel and
touching the rim on both sides of the
face. The belts should be parallel to
the straight edge to ensure proper
alignment of the belts (See Figure 8).
STORAGE
If compressor is to be stored for a
short period of time, make sure that
it is stored in a normal position and
in a cool protected area. If the unit is
to be stored for more than 30 days,
completely drain the engine of fuel
and oil. See engine manual for storage
instructions.
Maintenance (Continued)
Do not attempt to
tamper with the
ASME safety valve.
Never attempt to repair or
modify a tank! Welding,
drilling or any other
modification will weaken the tank
resulting in damage from rupture
or explosion. Always replace worn,
cracked or damaged tanks.
Drain liquid from
tank daily.
The tank should be carefully inspected
at a minimum of once a year. Look
for cracks forming near the welds. If a
crack is detected, remove pressure from
tank immediately and replace.
COMPRESSOR LUBRICATION
Add oil for the pump as required. The
oil should be changed every three
months or after every 500 hours of
operation; whichever comes first. See
Replacement Parts Manual for oil
quantity
IMPORTANT: The gasoline engine
requires more frequent oil changes.
Read engine maintenance instructions
for other periodic service requirements
not covered here.
AIR FILTER
Never run the compressor pump
without an intake air filter nor
with a clogged intake air filter. Use
compressed air to blow the filter clean.
Do not wash or oil the element. If
the filter cannot be blown clean, the
filter must be replaced. Operating
compressor with a dirty filter can cause
high oil consumption and increase oil
contamination in the discharge air.
Figure 6
Figure 8
Touch rim at
two places
Straight edge
parallel with Belt
Figure 7
1/2 Defelection
Check Safety Valve l
Drain Tank (See Figure 5) l
Check Oil Level l
Check Air Filter l
Check Intercooler l
Clean Unit Components l
Check Belt Tightness l
Change Oil (See Figure 3) l
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Operation Daily Weekly Monthly 3 Months