BelAire Air Compressor Manual Download Page 9

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To reduce the risk of electrical hazards, fire
hazards or damage to the compressor, use
proper circuit protection.  Your compressor
is wired at the factory for operation using
the voltage shown.  Connect the compressor
to a power source with the correct breaker
size.

Adequate wiring and motor protection
should be provided for all stationary
compressors.  Wiring used for other
machinery should not be used.  A
qualified electrician familiar with local
electrical codes in your area should be
used. Size supply wiring per NEC (National
Electric Code) requirements.

WIRING

ALL ELECTRICAL WIRING SHOULD BE DONE
BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

General Information

STARTING THE COMPRESSOR

Prior to actually running the compressor,
check the following items:

Crankcase oil - Make sure the sight glass
shows ½ full or slightly above.

Make sure all rags, tools, oil, etc. are away
from the unit.

Open the air system to free it of any pressure.

Switch the compressor on for a few
revolutions to make sure the rotation is
correct.  Correct rotation is clockwise
when facing the sight glass on the pump.

Operate the compressor for a few minutes
unloaded (air system open) then allow the
compressor to pump up.  Make sure the
electrical pressure switch properly switches
off the compressor according to the setting
desired. (130 psi for Single Stage, 165 for 
216V, and 175 psi for all other Two Stage.)

Make

 

sure the pressure in the tank does

not exceed its rating.  Single Stage  should
operate at a maximum of 130 psi, 216V
should operate at a maximum of 165 psi,
& Two Stage at a maximum of 175 psi.  If 
the pressure gauge indicates a pressure that
is higher than these maximum pressures,
shut off compressor immediately and call
1-800-528-5192.

Electrical connections must be properly
grounded. Ground connections should be
connected at the grounding screw.

Overheating, short circuiting and fire damage
will result from inadequate wiring.

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

CAUTION

WIRING

STARTING THE COMPRESSOR

CAUTION

Incoming power should
be connected to L1 and
L2 at the Top of the 
Magnetic Starter.

*

*

3 Phase units should

be connected to L1, L2
and L3.

Ground

For Models With Magnetic Starter

DO NOT MAKE CONNECTIONS 
   AT THE PRESSURE SWITCH

Incoming power should
be connected to the
posts marked (line)

Do Not Make 
Connections On
Prewired Posts (Motor)!

Grounding Screw

For Models Without Magnetic Starter

Summary of Contents for Air Compressor

Page 1: ...Air Compressor Manual For questions concerning this air compressor please call 1 877 861 2722 Printed In USA Rev 0611 ...

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Page 3: ...for Electrical Connection Plan Ahead to Protect Your Eyes Hands Face Ears When Operating 4 Spraying Precautions Perform These Maintenance Operations 5 Typical Compressor Installation Glossary 6 Wiring Starting the Compressor Electric Compressors 7 Starting the Compressor Gasoline 8 Elite and QP Compressor Section 9 Troubleshooting Guide 10 Troubleshooting Cont 11 Back Page ...

Page 4: ...les of safe operation should use the air compressor 1 Read the instruction manual carefully before attempting to assemble disassemble or operate your system Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment 2 Review and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures in this manual 3 Review the maintenance methods for this compressor See Maintaining Your Comp...

Page 5: ...should be wired by a qualified electrician 8 Never store flammable liquids or gases in the vicinity of an operating compressor 9 Do Not locate the compressor air inlet near steam paint spray sandblasting areas or any other source of contamination The debris could damage the motor and pump Never use plastic PVC pipe for compressed air Serious injury or death could result Never use the shipping skid...

Page 6: ...ough to cause injury Never operate the compressor without a beltguard The compressor can start auto matically without warning Personal injury or property damage could occur from contact with moving parts The compressor may be hot even if the unit is stopped Use of a mask or respirator per chemical manufacturers instructions may be neces sary if there is a chance of inhaling toxic fumes Read mask a...

Page 7: ...rilling or any other modification will weaken the tank resulting in damage from rupture or explosion Always replace worn cracked or damaged tanks 3 Clean electrical equipment with an approved cleaning agent such as a dry non flam mable cleaning solvent Daily Check oil level at sight glass Oil level should be 1 2 to slightly higher in the oil sight glass Drain moisture from tank Verify the pressure...

Page 8: ...which automatically controls the on off cycling of the compressor It stops the compressor when the cut off pressure in the tank is reached and starts the compressor when the air pressure drops below the cut in pressure PSI Pounds per Square Inch Measurement of the pressure exerted by the force of air The actual psi is measured by a pressure gauge on the compressor Pump Device which produces the co...

Page 9: ...p Operate the compressor for a few minutes unloaded air system open then allow the compressor to pump up Make sure the electrical pressure switch properly switches off the compressor according to the setting desired 130 psi for Single Stage 165 for 216V and 175 psi for all other Two Stage Make sure the pressure in the tank does not exceed its rating Single Stage should operate at a maximum of 130 ...

Page 10: ... which is the choke position Slide the gas lever black lever to the right which is the on position Pull starter grip to start engine return slowly Once the engine is running slide the choke lever back to the right Robin Turn the gas lever to the Open position Close the choke lever Turn the STOP SWITCH to the On position Pull starter until resistance is felt Return the handle to the original positi...

Page 11: ...ent Plug to allow for the oil to flow completely into the switch Please Note If overfilled oil will flow out of the oil vent hole Thermal Protection QP Models If the cooling fan were to fail or internal temperature were to reach 170 F the QP models are outfitted with a thermal fuse When tripped the fuse can be reset The canopy will need to be removed to reset the thermal fuse Location of Fuse Insi...

Page 12: ... manual 2 Check voltage with volt meter across both legs of incoming power 3 Replace motor 4 Check all electrical connections 5 Adjust or replace pressure switch 6 Replace check valve Do not remove check valve with air pressure in tank 1 Replace check valve Do not remove check valve with air pressure in tank 2 Tighten or replace fittings or connections 3 Replace tank Do not attempt to repair tank ...

Page 13: ...area with adequate cool dry air 1 Malfunctioning check valve Overheating TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Continued Pressure switch un loader constantly leaking air 1 Replace check valve if unloader bleeds constantly Do not remove check valve with air pressure in tank DANGER Pressure switch not unloading 1 Malfunctioning pressure switch DANGER Excessive vibration 1 Compressor too small for application 2 Cool...

Page 14: ...Notes ...

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Page 16: ...n the manner and for the period of time provided above THE COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED EXCEPT THAT OF TITLE AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED THIS WARRANTY SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS WARRANTY STATEMENTS Correction by the Company of non conformities whether patent or...

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