Craftsman 919.157260, Owner'S Manual

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12- ENG
A13567
INSTALLATION
Location of the Air Compressor
Exhaust from
the gasoline
engine contains deadly carbon
monoxide, which is odorless and
toxic. Operate engine only in well
ventilated areas.
The air compressor must be operated
in a clean, dry, and well-ventilated
area. The air com pres sor's crankcase
and head are de signed with cooling
fi ns to provide proper cooling. The
fan blades of the com pres sor, the
fl ywheel, must be kept clear of ob-
struc tions that could interfere with the
fl ow of air through the air intake fi lter.
Do not install the air compressor in
a location where heat is excessive.
If the humidity in the operating area
is high, an air fi lter can be installed
on the air outlet adapter to remove
excessive moisture. This type air fi lter
is not provided with this air com pres-
sor and must be purchased sep a rate-
ly. Closely follow the instructions
packaged with the fi lter for proper
in stal la tion.
Do not allow the air
compressor to get
wet if it is installed outdoors.
Piping
Plastic or PVC
pipe is not
designed for use with compressed
air. Regardless of its indicated
pressure rating, plastic pipe can
burst from air pressure. use only
metal pipe for air distribution.
If a pipe line is necessary, use pipe
that is the same size as the air tank
outlet. Piping that is too small will
restrict the flow of air. If piping is
over 100 feet long, use the next
larger size. Bury underground lines
below the frost line and avoid pockets
where condensation can gather and
freeze. Apply pressure to lines before
underground lines are buried to make
sure all pipe joints are free of leaks.