Operating Procedures
WARNING
The air compressor should be turned off and unplugged
from the power source before any maintenance is
performed as well as the air bled from the tank and the
unit allowed time to cool. Personal injuries could occur
from
moving
parts,
air or hot surfaces. The regulator assembly must be
attached before use. Failure to assemble correctly could
result in leaks and possible injury. If unsure of assembly
instructions or you experience difficulty in the assembly
please call customer service for further instruction.
Location of the Air Compressor
The air compressor should always be located in a
clean,
dry, and well ventilated environment. The unit should
have
at
minimum, 12 inches of space on each side. The air
filter intake should be free of any debris or obstructions.
Check the air filter on a daily basis to be sure it is clean
and in working order.
Grounding Instructions
This product should be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. This product is equipped with a cord
having a grounding wire with an appropriate grounding
plug. (See the figure below.) The plug must be plugged
into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Check
with a qualified electrician or service personnel if these
instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt
as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
Plug
Grounding Pin
electrical
sources,
compressed
Grounded
Outlet
WARNING
Improper installation of the grounding plug will result in a
risk of electric shock. If repair or replacement of the
cord
or plug is necessary, do not connect the grounding wire
to either flat blade terminal. The wire with insulation
having an outer surface that is green with or without
yellow stripes is the grounding wire. Check with a
qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt
as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not
modify the plug provided; if it will not fit the outlet, have
the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
This product is for use on a circuit having a nominal
rating of 120 volts and is factory-equipped with a
specific electric cord and plug to permit connection to
a proper electric circuit. Make sure that the product is
connected to an outlet having the same configuration as
the plug. No adapter should be used with this product. If
the product must be reconnected for use on a different
type of electric circuit, qualified service personnel should
make the reconnection.
Extension Cords
Use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept
the plug on the product. Make sure your extension cord
is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be
sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. Cords must not exceed 25 feet and
No. 12 AWG size must be used. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating.
Break-In Procedures
No break-in procedure is required by the user. This
product is factory tested to ensure proper operation and
performance.
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