Pre-Operation (Continued)
LUBRICATION
CHECK ENGINE
AND PUMP OIL
LEVELS BEFORE
OPERATING!
Follow lubrication
instructions
before operating
compressor.
1. Oil is NOT
mixed with
Figure 2
the gasoline,
however
adequate oil supply is necessary for proper engine
lubrication. Refer to the Engine Manual for SAE, API and fill
quantity specifications.
2. Remove pump fill plug and fill pump with 14.1 oz. of oil.
Use full synthetic, non-detergent air compressor oil. Additives
in regular oil can cause valve deposits and reduce pump life.
For pumps with an oil sight glass, oil level can be monitored
and maintained as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3
BATTERY SET-UP AND CONNECTIONS
This unit DOES NOT
come with a battery
or battery cables. A
12 Volt battery must
be connected to
the unit. The 12 Volt
battery must be at
least a U1 size lawn
and garden battery
with 180 minimum
Cold Cranking
Amps. Using at
Negative (-)
least 8 AWG battery
Ground stud
cables, a connection
Figure 4
must be made
from the distribution post to an in line 30 amp fuse, and then to the
10
Pump fill
plug
Full
Add Oil
Positive (+)
distribution post
positive terminal of the 12 Volt battery. From the negative battery
terminal, a connection must be made to the ground screw located
on the left side of the frame. Please refer to the wiring schematics
in this manual. If you have any questions, please contact customer
service at 1-888-895-4549.
All manufacturer's warranties are void if the
battery connections are not made as specified
in this manual.
Grounding
1. Use the ground terminal and nut on the frame to connect the unit
to a suitable ground source. Securely fasten the end terminal
of the ground wire (not provided) to the ground terminal on the
frame. Tighten the washer and nut on top of the ground wire end
terminal.
2. The ground wire should be made of #8 gauge wire. Do not use
wire with a higher gauge number. Higher gauge numbers indicate
thinner wire, which may not provide an adequate ground path.
3. The other end of the ground wire must be securely fastened to
an approved ground source.
The following are ground sources approved by the National
Electric Code. Other ground sources may be acceptable.
Refer to the National Electric Code and local regulations for
further ground source information. If not sure of regulations
or procedures, obtain assistance from a qualified (licensed or
certified) electrical technician.
a. An underground water pipe at least ten feet in length
b. A non-corrosive underground pipe at least eight feet in
length and 3/4 inch diameter
c. A steel or iron underground rod at least eight feet in length
and 5/8 inch diameter
d. A non-ferrous rod at least eight feet in length, 1/2 inch in
diameter, and approved for grounding purposes
Any rod or pipe used for grounding must be driven to eight feet deep
or buried in the deepest possible trench.