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Gauge of Cord

14

10

10

8

6

6

4

4

2

Extension cords for 120V/15 Amp Unit

Length of Cord (ft)

25

50

100

150

200

250

300

400

500

EX8000, WL5000 Series Contractor Models

3

Installation 

(Cont.)

appropriate grounding plug. Plug
must be plugged into an outlet that
is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.

Improper use of 
grounding plug can

result in a possible risk of electrical shock!

NOTE: 

Do not use grounding adapter.

2. If repair or replacement of cord or

plug is necessary, do not connect
grounding wire to either flat blade
terminal. The wire with insulation
having an outlet surface that is green
with or without yellow stripes is the
grounding wire.

3. Check with a qualified electrician or

serviceman if grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if in
doubt as to whether product is
properly grounded. Do not modify
plug provided; if it will not fit outlet,
have proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.

Never connect 
green (or green and

yellow) wire to a live terminal.

EXTENSION CORDS

1. Use only a 3-wire extension cord that

has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a
3-slot receptacle that will accept plug
on product.

2. Make sure extension cord is in good

condition, and heavy enough to carry
current product will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating.

3. To avoid loss of power and

overheating, it is better to use

!

WARNING

!

DANGER

additional air hose instead of
extension cords to reach work area.

4. Table below shows correct size to use

depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,
use next heavier gauge.

NOTE: 

The smaller the gauge number,

the heavier the cord.

5. This product is for use on a nominal

120 volt circuit and has a grounding
plug that looks like plug illustrated in
Figure 2. Make sure that product is
connected to an outlet having same
configuration as plug.

Do not use adapter
with this product!

Operation 

FOR TROUBLE-FREE OPERATION

1. Read instructions: Carefully read

through this owner’s manual BEFORE
OPERATING the new air compressor.
It contains information about
operation and maintenance of unit.

2. Drain tank daily: Depressurize system

prior to draining tank. Open drain
cock and drain moisture from tank.
Be sure to close cock tightly before
operating compressor. This helps
prevent tank corrosion and keeps oil
and moisture out of air used.

3. Change air filter: Never run

compressor without an air filter nor
with a clogged air filter. Rotate filter
cover when element is dirty, or
replace with a new filter.

ASME SAFETY VALVE

1. This valve automatically releases air if

air receiver pressure exceeds preset
maximum.

!

DANGER

Do not attempt to 
tamper with this

valve!

2. This valve should be checked

occasionally by pulling the ring by hand.
If air leaks after ring has been released,
or valve is stuck and cannot be actuated
by ring, it MUST be replaced.

!

DANGER

TEST

RESET

Figure 2 - Grounding Method

Grounding

Pin

MOISTURE IN COMPRESSED AIR

Moisture in compressed air will
form into droplets as it comes
from an air compressor pump.
When humidity is high or when a
compressor is in continuous use
for an extended period of time,
this moisture will collect in the
tank. When using a paint spray or
sandblast gun, this water will be
carried from the tank through the
hose, and out of the gun as
droplets mixed with the spray
material.

IMPORTANT: 

This condensation

will cause water spots in a paint
job, especially when spraying
other than water based paints. If
sandblasting, it will cause the
sand to cake and clog the gun,
rendering it ineffective.
A filter in the air line, located as
near to the gun as possible, will
help eliminate this moisture.

Power cord

White

Line

No

Motor cord

White

Load

No

Power cord

Black

Line

Yes

Motor cord

Black

Load

Yes

✽ 

Wire and Terminal Guide

Wire

Color

Terminal

Hot

(

When the unit is not in operation

Grounded

Outlet

18 Sp

Compresores de Aire Portátiles 

Problema

Posible(s) Causa(s)

Acción a Tomar  

1. Pérdida de potencia o se

sobrecalienta

2. No hay energía eléctrica

3. Fusible quemado

4. Cortacircuito desconectado

5. Protector térmico desconectado

6. Presostato dañado

1. Voltaje bajo

2. Cordón de extensión inadecuado

3. Defecto de la bobina del motor

4. Válvula de chequeo o desfogue

defectuosa

1. Fusible inadecuado, circuito

sobreacrgado

2. Cordón de extensión inadecuado

3. Válvula de chequeo o desfogue

defectuosa

1. Voltaje bajo

2. Filtro de aire está atascado

3. Poca ventilación/temperatura

ambiental muy alta

4. Cordón de extensión inadecuado

1. Chequee el cordón de extensión adecuado (vea la

sección CORDONES DE EXTENSION, página 15)

2. ¿Está conectado? Chequee el fusible/cortacircuito o

protector de sobrecarga del motorfuse/breaker or
motor overload

3. Reemplace el fusible quemado

4. Conéctelo y determine cual es el problema

5. Espere a que el motor se enfrie

6. Reemplácelo

1. Chequee con un voltimetro

2. Chequee la tabla sobre los calibres y longitudes

adecuadas del cordón

3. Reemplace el motor

4. Reemplace o repare

1. Cerciórese de que está usando el fusible adecuado.

Desconecte los otros artefactos del circuito o conecte
el compresor a otro circuito

2. Chequee la tabla en la sección de funcionamiento

3. Reemplace o repare

1. Chequée con un voltimetro

2. Limpie el filtro (vea la sección de Mantenimiento)

3. Mueva el compresor a un área bien ventilada

4. Chequée la tabla en la sección de funcionamiento

Compresor no funciona

Motor hace ruido pero
no funciona o funciona
lentamente

Fusibles/cortacircuito se
activa con frecuencia 

El protector de
sobrecarga térmica se
activa constantemente

Guía de Diagnóstico de Averías

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