Use and Care Manual

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Oil Choice
It is strongly advised to use only Airbase Industries piston compressor oil. Check with your warranty/extended
warranty guidelines to verify oil selection and use. Oil used in the compressor must fall under the following
criteria: synthetic, SAE grade 30, non-detergent, piston compressor oil.
Oil Disposal
Compressor oil is not trash and MUST NOT be disposed of in regular trash or discarded into the environment.
You MUST dispose of waste oil from your unit per all applicable federal, state, and/or local codes. Failure to do
so may damage the environment and subject yourself and/or your business to fines and legal issues.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Some unit issues can be fixed simply by verifying the following guide. It is advised to go through the guide prior
to calling technical support to help expedite the assistance process.
Issue
Action
Compressor does not run
Check unit power supply. Verify incoming voltage from power supply
to unit. Check that breakers are functioning correctly. Verify wiring is
connected correctly and not loose.
Compressor cycles frequently
Check for leaks in facility/shop air lines or air system. Check for stuck
tools or machine leaks. Check pressure settings and PSI cycle
settings on switch.
Compressor does not reach
pressure
Check unit is not running in continuous run, check FEATURES section
for more information. Check CFM consumption of machines to ensure
they do not exceed compressor capability. Check tools for
CONSTANT CFM rating, not average. Average ratings do not reflect
consumption and are often 66% lower than actual CFM consumption
Check for leaks in air lines or on unit.
Oil level low
Verify oil level while unit is off and cool. Top oil off and monitor oil
level. If it drops again check for oil leaks and check correct oil is being
used
Compressor is running loud
Ensure anchor bolts are in use and are snug. Check vibration pads for
excess wear, replace as needed.
Ensure unit is not hard lined to air system. Unit should be connected
by flexible hose to air systems to prevent vibration noise.
Compressor will not shut off
Check incoming power location. If wired incorrectly power is going
directly to motor and can cause tank damage. Shut unit down and
verify wire diagram. If problem continues contact customer support.
Magnetic starter has kicked off
Verify duty cycle on unit. It should not exceed 60-40 run/rest cycle if it
does consider upsizing unit and/or tank size. Thermal overloads are
designed to protect the motor from overheating. Overusing unit can
cause thermal overloads to trip. Allow the unit to cool, reset magnetic
starter and continue use. If problem occurs again contact customer
support.
Getting oil blow by
Verify pump has passed the break in time: 150-200 hours of active run
time. For cases after break in period contact customer support as
some blow by can occur during break in.