Troubleshooting guide

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SAFETY GUIDELINES ........................................... 2
LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................... 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............... 4-6
GENERAL INFORMATION .................................... 7
ON-RECEIPT INSPECTION .................................. 7
DUTY CYCLE ......................................................... 7
GLOSSARY ............................................................ 7
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION ........................... 7-8
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 9
Items Needed for Assembly ................................. 9
Unpacking Unit and Installing Wheel................... 9
INSTALLATION ...................................................... 9
Operating Location of the Air Compressor .......... 9
Air Distribution (Piping)........................................ 9
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ............................ 9-10
General Guidelines ............................................... 9-10
Voltage and Circuit Protection ............................. 10
Extension Cords .................................................. 10
PREPARATION FOR USE ................................... 10-11
Air Compressor .................................................. 10-11
BREAK-IN PROCEDURES ................................... 11
When Required..................................................... 11
Break-In Procedure .............................................. 11
OPERATING PROCEDURES ................................ 12
Daily Start-Up Checklist ...................................... 12
Before Starting ..................................................... 12
At Start-Up........................................................... 12
Shutting Down ..................................................... 12
MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 13
Routine Maintenance Schedule ........................... 13
Before Each Use ................................................... 13
Every 40 Hours of Operation................................ 13
Every 100 Hours of Operation ............................. 13
Every 160 Hours of Operation ............................. 13
Each year of Operation ......................................... 13
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ................................. 13-16
Compressor Pump Air Filter - Inspection
and Replacement ................................................ 13
Oil - Checking and Changing ............................ 13
Check Valve - Inspection and
Replacement ...................................................... 13-14
Safety Valve - Inspection and
Replacement ...................................................... 14
To Remove Safety Valve ..................................... 14
To Install New Safety Valve ................................ 14
Belt - Removal and Installation .......................... 14
Belt Guard - Removal ......................................... 14
Belt - Replacement ............................................. 14
Belt Tension-Adjustment ................................... 14-15
Pulley and Flywheel - Alignment........................ 15
Pressure Switch - Replacement ......................... 15
Motor Overload Protector - Reset ...................... 15
Servicing Intake and Exhaust Valves .................. 15-16
STORAGE OF COMPRESSOR UNIT .................... 16
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............................ 17-19
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CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR
SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols to the right.
Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death of serious injury.
Call our Toll Free Number 1-800-888-2468, Ext 2, then 1, to obtain the location of the nearest Authorized Service Center for
ordering repair parts and for warranty repairs.
When ordering repair parts from your local Authorized Service Center, always give the following information:
• Model number of your compressor
• Part number and description of the item you wish to purchase
Retain Original Sales Receipt as Proof of Purchase for Warranty Repair Work.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS