STArTING THe COMPreSSOr
Safety Valve (B)
1. Position compressor on a flat surface or one with
an inclination of 0º or less, in a well ventilated
area away from vapors.
2. Ensure all covers and labels are in place, legible
(for labels) and securely mounted. Do not use
compressor until all items have been verified.
3. Ensure the power switch is in the OFF
position.
4. Plug the power cord into the correct branch
circuit receptacle.
Section" for more information on the correct
receptacle.
5. Ensure drain valve is closed in the vertical
position. (A)
The drain valve is located at the base of the con-
trol panel and is used to drain condensation from
the tanks at the end of each use. Tank pressure
is used to expel the water.
6. Ensure safety valve (B) is functioning properly
by pulling on the valve ring and allow the valve
to reset.
If the safety valve vents under
WARNING
normal
stop using the compressor immediately and
send your compressor for service. If the safety
valve is venting the tanks the pressure switch may
need factory adjustment.
7. Check pump oil level.
Do not operate without oil or with
CAUTION
inadequate oil. Low oil levels may
damage the compressor pump.
Drain Valve (A)
Outlet Fittings (C)
Regulator (D)
Fig. 4
See the "Grounding
operating
conditions,
OPERATION
8. Attach hoses to compressor. (C) See Connecting
Air Supply below.
9. Turn the power to ON, and verify that the
compressor is functioning.
pressure the desired level for the accessory. As
described in adjusting regulator (page 10) (D)
Verify that the compressor motor stops when
cut out pressure is reached.
MOTOr THerMAl CUT OUT
The thermal protector operates to stop the motor
when a problem such as a motor overload, etc.
occurs. If the motor should stop during operation,
proceed as follows:
. Turn the pressure switch lever to the OFF position
and disconnect the plug from the receptacle.
2. If the extension cord does not conform to the
specifications given on page 8, replace with an
extension cord such as that shown on page . If
the capacity of the power supply is insufficient,
increase the power supply capacity to remove
the cause of a flow of excessive current (over-
current).
3. Wait approximately 5 minutes, then press the
reset switch of the thermal protector.
. Start the compressor. If the motor still stops
during operation, please contact the service
center.
WARNING
Many components such as compressor head,
engine/motor, and tubing will remain hot even
after the air compressor has been shut down.
Allow compressor to cool before moving or
attempting maintenance.
Adjust the air
Fig. 5
HOT SUrFACeS
Use care when touching exposed
metal surfaces of compressor.
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