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Break-in Procedures

INSTALLATION  AND  BREAK-IN

PROCEDURES

GROUNDING  INSTRUCTIONS

Additional Regulators and
Controls

Since the air tank pressure is usually greater than that
which is needed, a regulator is employed to control the
air pressure ahead of any individual air driven device.

Separate air transformers which combine the function of
air regulation, moisture and dirt removal should be used
where applicable.

This procedure is required:
1.

Before the air compressor is put into service.

2.

When the check valve is replaced.

a.

Set the pressure switch lever to the "OFF"
position.

b. Plug the power cord into the correct branch

circuit receptacle.

c.

Turn the regulator clockwise, opening it fully, to
prevent air pressure build-up in the tank.

d. Move the pressure switch lever to "ON/AUTO".

The compressor will start.

e.

Run the compressor for 15 minutes. Make sure
the regulator is open and there is no tank
pressure build-up.

f.

After 15 minutes, close the regulator by turning
knob counterclockwise. The air receiver will fill
to cut-out pressure and the motor will stop. The
compressor is now ready for use.

Serious damage may result if the
following break-in instructions are
not closely followed.

The air compressor is equipped with a cord having a
grounded wire with an appropriate grounding plug. The
plug must be used with an outlet that has been installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances. The outlet must have the same configuration
as the plug. See illustration. 

DO NOT USE AN ADAPT-

ER.

Inspect the plug and cord before each use. Do not use if
there are signs of damage.

Do not modify the plug that has been provided. If it does
not fit the available outlet, the correct outlet should be
installed by a qualified electrician.

If repairing or replacing cord or plug, the grounding wire
must be kept separate from the current-carrying wires.
Never connect the grounding wire to a flat blade plug
terminal. The grounding wire has insulation with an outer
surface that is green - with or without yellow stripes.

If these grounding instructions are not completely under-
stood, or if in doubt as to whether the compressor is
properly grounded, have the installation checked by a
qualified electrician.

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN
ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK!  IN THE EVENT
OF A SHORT CIRCUIT, GROUNDING REDUC-
ES THE RISK OF SHOCK BY PROVIDING AN
ESCAPE WIRE FOR THE ELECTRIC CURRENT.
THIS AIR COMPRESSOR MUST BE PROPERLY
GROUNDED.

Summary of Contents for FA153

Page 1: ...essor Part number and description of the item you wish to purchase OWNERS MANUAL FOR PERMANENTLY LUBRICATED AIR COMPRESSOR For Home Use Only SAFETY GUIDELINES 1 WARRANTY 2 WARNING CHART 3 4 GLOSSARY 5...

Page 2: ...service call arrangement If the purchaser does not receive satisfactory results from the Authorized Warranty Service Center the purchaser should contact DeVilbiss Air Power Company Merchandise sold a...

Page 3: ...MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THE TANK or its attachments Never attempt to repair a damaged or leaking tank Replace with a new tank The tank is designed to withstand specific operating pressures NEVER MAK...

Page 4: ...ctly or from a breathing device connected to the compressor WORK IN AN AREA equipped WITH GOOD CROSS VENTILATION Read and FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided on the label or safety data sheet FOR...

Page 5: ...k pressure drops to approximately 100 PSI the motor will restart automatically The low pressure at 1 Set the ON OFF switch to OFF and unplug the cord 2 Reviewthe OperatingProcedures section page9 Be s...

Page 6: ...will accept the plug on the compressor ingoodcondition no longer than 50 feet 14 gauge AWG or larger Wire size increases as gaugenumberdecreases 12AWG 10AWGand 8 AWG may also be used DO NOT USE 16 OR...

Page 7: ...lt if the followingbreak ininstructionsare notcloselyfollowed The air compressor is equipped with a cord having a grounded wire with an appropriate grounding plug The plug must be used with an outlet...

Page 8: ...F AUTO lever to AUTO and allow tank pressuretobuild Motorwillstopwhentankpressure reaches cut out pressure 4 Opentheregulatorbyturningitclockwise Adjustthe regulator to the correct pressure setting Yo...

Page 9: ...eaks at pressure switch re leasevalve Remove and replace the release valve DO NOT DRILL INTO WELD OR OTHERWISE MODIFY AIR TANK OR IT WILL WEAKEN THE TANK CAN RUPTURE OR EXPLODE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE P...

Page 10: ...Tankpressureexceedspressureswitch cut in pressure Check for proper gauge wire and cord length Wrong gauge wire or length of exten sion cord Loose electrical connections Check wiring connection inside...

Page 11: ...ANK DRAIN VALVE Not Shown CHECKVALVE Not Shown ISOLATOR DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER REGULATOR CAC 4296 1 TANK PRESSURE GAUGE C GA 345 OUTLET PRESSURE GUAGE C GA 345 SAFETY VALVE TIA 4150 DRAIN VALVE SS 27...

Page 12: ...ower Company 213 Industrial Drive Jackson TN 38301 9615 WARRANTY This product is covered by the DeVilbiss one year limited warranty The warranty can be found in the General Manual or is available upon...

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