CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
Procedure
Daily
Daily
Weekly
or after
each
use
Check safety valve
X
Inspect air filter
X1
Drain air tank
X
Check for unusual noise/vibration
X
Check for air leaks*
X
Clean compressor exterior
X
To check for air leaks apply a solution of soapy water around joints.
While compressor is pumping to pressure and after pressure cuts
out, look for air bubbles to form.
1 - more frequent in dusty or humid conditions
Risk of Unsafe
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Operation. Unit
cycles automatically
when power
is on. When servicing,
you may
be exposed to voltage sources,
compressed
air, or moving parts.
Before servicing
unit unplug or
disconnect
electrical
supply to
the air compressor,
bleed tank
of pressure,
and allow the air
compressor
to cool.
To ensure efficient operation and lon-
ger life of the air compressor, a routine
maintenance schedule should be pre-
pared and followed. The above routine
maintenance schedule is geared to an
air compressor in a normal working
environment operating on a daily basis.
If necessary, the schedule should be
modified to suit the conditions under
which your air compressor is used.
The modifications
will depend upon
the hours of operation and the work-
ing environment. Compressors
in an
extremely dirty and/or hostile environ-
ment will require a greater frequency of
all maintenance checks.
NOTE: See "Operation" section for the
location of controls.
TO CHECK
SAFETY
VALVE
_Risk
of Bursting.
--
If the safety valve
does not work properly, over-
pressurization
may occur, causing
air tank rupture or an explosion.
_Risk
from Flying
Objects. Always
wear certified
safety equipment:
ANSi 2:87.1 eye protection
(CAN/
CSA Z94.3) with side shields.
Before starting compressor, pull the ring on
the safety valve to make sure that the safety
valve operates freely. If the valve is stuck
or does not operate smoothly, it must be
replaced with the same type of valve.
TO DRAIN
TANK
Risk of Unsafe
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Operation.
Risk
from noise. Air tanks contain high
pressure air. Keep face and other
body parts away from outlet of
drain. Use ANSI Z87.1 eye protection
(CAN/CSA Z94.3) when draining
as
debris can be kicked up into face.
Use ear protection [ANSi $12.6
(S3.fg) hearing protection]
as air
flow noise is loud when draining.
15-ENG
1000002923