Speedaire Operating Instructions
Cast Iron Series
Introduction
Refer to Figure 1a and Figure 1b to
locate the following items.
Pressure Switch - Auto/Off Switch.
On some models there is no manual
switch. The switch is permanently in
the auto mode. In the AUTO position,
the compressor shuts off automatically
when tank pressure reaches the
maximum preset pressure. In the OFF
position, the compressor will not
operate. This switch should be in the
OFF position when connecting or
disconnecting the power cord from the
electrical outlet or when changing air
tools.
When the pressure switch turns the
motor off you will hear air leaking out
of the pressure switch unloader valve
for a short time. This releases the air
pressure from the discharge tube and
allows the compressor to restart easier.
Regulator - The regulator controls the
amount of air pressure in the air hose.
The air hose is attached at the outlet of
the regulator.
Check Valve
Handle
Safety
Valve
Pressure
Drain
Petcock
Figure 1a
ASME Safety valve - This valve
automatically releases air if the tank
pressure exceeds the preset maximum.
Discharge Tube - This tube carries
compressed air from the pump to the
check valve. This tube becomes very hot
during use.
touch the discharge tube.
Check valve - One-way valve that
allows air to enter the tank, but
prevents air in the tank from flowing
back into the compressor pump.
Handle - Designed to move the
compressor.
unit completely off the ground.
belt Guard - Covers the belt, motor
pulley and flywheel.
compressor without a
beltguard. This unit can
start automatically without
warning. Personal injury or property
damage could occur from contact with
moving parts.
Discharge Tube
Regulator
Switch
To avoid the risk of
severe burns, never
Never use the
handle to lift the
Never
operate
Intake Filter
Belt
Guard
Breather/Dipstick
& Oil Fill Hole
Tank
Tank Pressure
Gauge
Hose Pressure
Gauge
3
Tank Drain valve - This valve is located
on the bottom of the tank. Use this
valve to drain moisture from the tank
daily to reduce the risk of corrosion.
Reduce tank pressure below 10 psi,
then drain moisture from tank daily to
avoid tank corrosion. Drain moisture
from tank(s) by opening the drain valve
located underneath the tank.
Tank Pressure Gauge - Indicates
amount of air pressure stored in tank.
Hose Pressure Gauge - Indicates
amount of air pressure in hose used to
operate tools. This pressure is increased
or decreased by the regulator.
Belt Guard
Discharge Tube
Intake Filter
Handle
Tank
Pressure
Gauge
Tank
Drain Valve
Figure 1b
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Pressure
Switch
Breather/
Dipstick
& Oil Fill
Hole
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