Use and Care Manual

Always ensure the switch is in the OFF
position and regulator pressure gauge
reads zero before changing air tools or
disconnecting the hose from the air
outlet. Failure to do so could result in
possible serious personal injury.
Risk of unsafe operation. Air tanks
contain high pressure air. Keep face
and other body parts away from outlet
of drain. Use eye protection [ANSI
Z87.1 (CAN/ CSA Z94.3)] when draining
as debris can be kicked up into face.
Risk of bursting. Water will condense
in the air tank. If not drained, water will
corrode and weaken the air tank
causing a risk of air tank rupture.
Risk from noise. Use ear protection
[ANSI S12.6 (S3.19)] as air flow noise is
loud when draining.
Your tool may require more air
consumption than this air compressor
can provide. Check tool manual to
avoid damage to the tool or risk
personal injury.
RUNNING THE AIR COMPRESSOR
DRAINING THE TANK
Set the ON/OFF Switch (A) to the ON
position and wait for the tank to fill. The
compressor automatically shuts off
when the pressure reaches the preset
maximum.
Set the ON/OFF Switch (A) to the OFF
position.
Pull the ring on the safety valve for 10
seconds to release the air.
Release the ring. Air stops escaping at
about 20 psi. If air continues to escape
after releasing the safety valve ring,
discontinue use and seek service
before using the air compressor again.
NOTICE: Always use the minimum
amount of air flow with the pressure
regulator knob. Using a higher
pressure than needed will drain air
from the tank more rapidly and cause
the unit to cycle on more frequently.
NOTICE: All compressed air systems
generate condensate that accumulates
in any drain point (e.g., tanks, filter,
after-coolers, dryers). This condensate
contains lubricating oil and/or
substances which may be regulated
and must be disposed of in accordance
with local, state, and federal laws and
regulations.
NOTICE: If drain valve is plugged,
release all air pressure. The valve can
then be removed, cleaned, then
reinstalled.
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Rotate the pressure regulator knob
(C) to the desired pressure. Turning
the knob clockwise (+) increases air
pressure at the outlet; turning
counterclockwise (-) reduces air
pressure at the outlet.
If using an inflation accessory,
control the amount of air flow with
the pressure regulator knob.
Turning the knob fully counter-
clockwise will completely stop the
flow of air.
When finished, always drain the
tank and unplug the unit. Never
leave the unit plugged in and/or
running unattended.
C
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-
CHECKING THE SAFETY VALVE
(CONTINUED)
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
A
B
Set the ON/ OFF Switch (A) to the
OFF position.
Slowly bleed the air from the
compressor tank by pulling the
safety valve (D) to allow the pres-
sure to escape from the tank until
the pressure is approximately 20
psi.
Drain water from the tank by
opening the drain valve (B) on the
bottom of the tank.
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3.
After the water has been drained,
close the drain valve (B). The air
compressor can now be stored.
4.
Condensation forms in the tank
when there is humidity in the air.
Depending on the environmental
conditions, drain the condensate
daily and/or every hour. For instruc-
tions, see “Draining the Tank” on
page 11.
The safety valve automatically
releases air when the pressure
exceeds the preset maximum.
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MAINTENANCE
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WARNING:
DANGER:
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MODEL: S3GCOMP MODEL: S3GCOMP