MAINTENANCE
To avoid personal injury always shut off and unplugs the unit and relieves all air
pressure from the system before performing any service on the air compressor.
Regular maintenance will ensure trouble-free operation. Your electric powered air compressor
represents high quality engineering and construction; however, even high quality machinery requires
periodic maintenance. The items listed below should be inspected on a regular basis.
DRAINING THE TANK
Condensation will accumulate in the tank. To prevent corrosion of the tank from
the inside, this moisture must be drained at the end of every workday. Be sure to wear protective
eyewear .Relieve the air pressure in the system and open the petcock on the bottom of the tank to drain (see
B and D) on page 9.
NOTE: In cold climates, drain the tank after each use to reduce problems with freezing of water condensation.
CHECK THE RELIEF VALVE
Pull the relief valve daily to ensure that it is operating properly and to clear the valve of any possible
obstructions.
TESTING FOR LEAKS
Check that all connections are tight. A small leak in any of the hoses or pipe connection will
Substantially reduce the performance of your air compressor. If you suspect a leak, spray a small
amount of soapy water around the area of the suspected leak with a spray bottle. If bubbles appear,
repair or replace the faulty component. Do not overtighten any connections.
STORAGE
Before storing the air compressor for a prolonged period, use an air blow gun to clean all dust and debris
from the air compressor. Disconnect the power cord and coil it up. Pull the pressure relief valve to release
all pressure from the tank. Drain all moisture from the tank. Cover the entire unit to protect it from moisture and dust.
SERVICE INTERVAL
Perform the following maintenance at the intervals indicated below.
Operate the pressure relief valve------------------------------------------------------------------------------Daily
Drain tank------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Daily
ELECTRIC MOTOR: The motor is used to power the pump. It is equipped with a thermal overload protector and an
automatic reset. If the motor overheats for any reason, the thermal overload protector will shut it down in order to
prevent the motor from being damaged. The motor will automatically restart when it has cooled sufficiently.
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