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9. OPERATION
9.1 BASIC COMPRESSOR
OPERATION – FIG. 4
– Connect the air line to the compressor by
pulling back the collar
(4.1)
on the air outlet
quick coupling
(4)
and inserting the
corresponding air coupling fitted on the air line.
Release the collar so it slides back in place to
secure the air coupling.
– Turn the air regulator clockwise to its lowest
setting and turn on the compressor by lifting the
pressure switch On/Off button
(2)
upwards.
– Once the compressor has reached maximum
pressure, open the regulator valve
(3)
to the
desired pressure on the air outlet regulator
gauge
(7)
.
9.2 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 gun 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 case 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.
9.3 SAFETY VALVE – FIG.5
Warning! Do not remove or attempt to adjust the safety valve!
The valve
(8)
has been factory set to operate automatically in the event of an excess air pressure
malfunction.
4
5
FIG.
FIG.
(7)
(3)
(4.1)
(8)