MAINTANCE CHART
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, always shut off and unplug the unit and relieve all air pressure
from the system before performing any service on the air compressor.
Regular maintenance will ensure trouble free operation. The items listed in the chart should be inspected
on a regular basis.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
SERVICE
INTERVAL
Drain the tank
To prevent corrosion inside the tank, the condensation
must be drained at the end of every workday. Be sure to
wear protective goggles. Relieve the air pressure in the
system and open the drain valve on the bottom of the tank.
Daily
Check the oil
Check the oil level in the pump through the oil sight glass.
The pump oil level must be within the red circle.
Do not overfill or underfill.
Daily
Check the relief valve
Pull the relief valve on the ring daily to ensure that it is
operating properly and to clear the valve of any possible
obstructions.
Daily
Clean the air filter
A dirty filter will reduce the unit’s performance and life.
To avoid any contamination of the inside pump, the filter
should be cleaned frequently and replaced on a regular
basis. Foam filter should be cleaned in warm and soapy
water.
Weekly
Test for leakage
Check all connections to see if tight. A small leak of any
part( the tank, hoses, pipe connections or transfer tubes)
will reduce the unit’s performance.
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 over tighten
any connections.
N/A
Storage
Before storing the unit for a long period, use an air blow
gun to clean all dust and debris from the compressor.
Disconnect and coil the power cord up. Clean the filter
element and filter housing. Drain all moisture from the tank.
Pull the pressure relief valve to release all pressure from
the tank. Cover the entire unit to protect it from moisture
and dust.
N/A
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