Speedaire Operating Instruction
Speedaire
Compressors
Operation
FOR TROUBLE-FREE OPERATION
1.
Read instructions:
Carefully read through this owner's
manual BEFORE OPERATING the new
air compressor. It contains
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information about operation and
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maintenance of unit.
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2.
Break in:
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Allow new compressor to run for at
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least 30 minutes without
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compressing air to properly seat
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working parts.
3.
Open drain cock and drain moisture
from tank. Be sure to close cock
tightly before operating compressor.
This helps prevent tank corrosion
and keeps oil and moisture out of air
used.
4.
Change air filter:
Never run compressor without an air
filter nor with a clogged air filter.
Clean air filter with plain soapy
water when dirty or replace with a
new one.
START-UP
chuck or other tool to open end of hose until
start-up has been completed and unit checks
OK.
1.
Turn regulator knob fully clockwise
(See Figure 3).
Close
Air Flow
Figure 3
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Contractor Air
2.
Turn switch to OFF position and plug
in power cord.
Drain tank
daily.
Figure 4
3.
Turn switch to AUTO position and
run unit for 30 minutes to break in
the pump parts.
4.
Turn regulator knob fully
counterclockwise. Compressor will
build to maximum preset pressure
and shut off.
5.
Turn regulator knob clockwise to
cause air to bleed off. Compressor
will restart at a preset pressure.
6.
Turn regulator knob counter-
Do not
clockwise to shut off the air and turn
attach air
switch to Off position.
7.
Attach chuck or other tool to open
end of hose. Turn regulator fully ON.
Apply a soap and water solution
around hose fittings and check
for signs of leaks (bubbles forming).
If there is a leak, tighten
connections and check again. When
there are no leaks, compressor is
Open
ready for operation.
Attach
Hose
Figure 5
ASME SAFETY VALVE
1.
tamper with this valve!
2.
Off position
Auto
position
Figure 6
REGULATOR KNOB
1.
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3.
4.
REGULATED OUTLET GAUGE
1.
2.
TANK PRESSURE GAUGE
Gauge shows pressure in tank indicating
compressor is building pressure properly.
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This valve automatically releases air
if air receiver pressure exceeds
preset maximum.
Do not
attempt to
This valve should be checked
occasionally by pulling the ring by
hand. If air leaks after ring has been
released, or valve is stuck and
cannot be actuated by ring, it MUST
be replaced.
This knob controls air pressure to an
air operated tool or paint spray gun.
Turning knob clockwise increases air
pressure at outlet.
Turning counterclockwise will lower
air pressure at outlet.
Fully counterclockwise will shut off
flow of air completely.
This gauge shows at-a-glance,
air pressure at outlet. Air pressure
is measured in pounds per square
inch (PSI).
Be sure this gauge reads ZERO
before changing air tools or
disconnecting hose from outlet.