Checking The Safety Valve; Reset Button - RIDGID OL50145MWD Manual Del Operador

OPERATION
 Attach 1/4 in. NPT quick-connect air fitting to accessory
or tool you intend to use.
 Insert the other end of the quick-connect air fitting to the
quick coupler on the open end of hose.
 Connect the power cord to the power supply.
 Turn the switch ON ( l ).
 Pull out and rotate pressure regulator knob to desired
line pressure. Turning the knob clockwise increases air
pressure at the outlet; turning counterclockwise reduces
air pressure at the outlet.
 Following all safety precautions in this manual and the
manufacturer's instructions in the air tool manual, you
may now proceed to use your air-powered tool.
WARNING:
Air powered tools may require more air consumption
than this air compressor is capable of providing.
Check the tool manual to avoid damage to the tool
or risk of personal injury.
 Control the amount of air flow with the pressure regulator
knob. Turning the knob fully counterclockwise will
completely stop the flow of air.
NOTE: Always use the minimum amount of pressure
necessary for your application. Using a higher pressure
than needed will drain air from the tank more rapidly and
cause the unit to cycle on more frequently.
 When finished, always drain the tank and unplug the
unit. Never leave the unit plugged in and/or running
unattended.
DRAINING THE TANKS
See Figure 11, page 20.
To help prevent tank corrosion and keep moisture out of the
air used, the air tanks of the compressor should be drained
daily.
NOTE: The air compressor has two separate tanks. Be sure
to open drain valves for both and perform this operation for
both tanks.
To drain:
 Turn the air compressor off.
 Pull the ring on the pressure relief valve to release until
pressure gauge reads less than 20 psi.
 Release the ring.
 Rotate drain valves counterclockwise to open.
 Tilt tank to drain moisture from tank into a suitable
container.
NOTE: Condensate is a polluting material and should be
disposed of in compliance with local regulations.
 If drain valves are clogged, release all air pressure, remove
and clean valves, then reinstall.
WARNING:
Unplug the air compressor and release all air from
the tanks before servicing. Failure to depressurize
tanks before attempting to remove valve may
cause serious personal injury.
 Rotate drain valves clockwise until tightly closed.

CHECKING THE SAFETY VALVE

See Figure 12, page 20.
DANGER:
Do not attempt to tamper with the safety valve.
Anything loosened from this device could fly up
and hit you. Failure to heed this warning could
result in death or serious personal injury.
The safety valve will automatically release air if the air tank
pressure exceeds the preset maximum. The valve should
be checked before each day of use by pulling the ring by
hand.
 Turn the air compressor on and allow the tanks to fill. The
compressor will shut off when the pressure reaches the
preset maximum.
 Turn the air compressor off.
 Pull the ring on the safety valve to release air for three to
five seconds.
 The ring pin must be pushed back into position to stop
the flow of air at high pressure.
WARNING:
If air leaks after the ring has been released, or if
the valve is stuck and cannot be actuated by the
ring, do not use the air compressor until the safety
valve has been replaced. Use of the air compressor
in this condition could result in serious personal
injury.

RESET BUTTON

See Figure 13, page 20.
When amperage into the air compressor exceeds the
specified amperage, the air compressor will automatically
shut off.
To reset the air compressor:
 Unplug the air compressor.
 Turn the air compressor off.
 Press the reset button.
 Plug the air compressor into an approved outlet.
 Turn the air compressor on.
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