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8.1 OPERATING PRECAUTIONS:
– Always operate the compressor AT OR BELOW THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE RATING of the
compressor. Refer to Specifications section of this manual.
– Always OBSERVE THE MAXIMUM DUTY CYCLE of the air compressor. Refer to
Specifications section of this manual for details. Operations exceeding maximum pressure
ratings and or duty cycle will result in damage to air compressor.
– Your air compressor is equipped with an AUTOMATIC THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTOR.
This feature is designed to protect the air compressor from over-heating and causing
permanent damage to your air compressor. The thermal overload protector will automatically
cut off power to air compressor should internal operating temperature of the air compressor
rise above safe levels during excessive use.
– Should your compressor shut off suddenly after extended use, do not attempt to restart air
compressor. Turn ON/OFF switch of air compressor to the OFF position. The automatic
thermal overload protector will automatically reset when internal temperature of the air
compressor drops below safe level. After allowing air compressor to cool off for about 30
minutes, you can safely resume use of the air compressor by turning on the air compressor.
– For your convenience, and to protect the air compressor from over-pressure operation that can
cause permanent damage to the unit - this compressor is equipped with built-in pressure
switch with a factory set cut-on pressure of 130 PSI (± 5%) [ 8.96 Bar] and a factory set cut-off
pressure of 155 PSI (± 5%) [10.69 Bar]. During inflation of tyre pressures between 130 PSI
[8.96 Bar] to 155 PSI [10.69 Bar], if you stop inflation, the compressor may not restart. This is
completely normal, since inline pressure is greater than cut-on pressure of the pressure switch
and less than cut-off pressure of the pressure switch. To restart compressor, deflate tyre pressure
to below 130 PSI [8.96 Bar], reconnect tyre chuck to tyre valve stem and resume tyre inflation.
– Please note that you may experience a slight delay of the compressor’s motor starting when
the ON/OFF switch is turned on while compressor is pressurized (when there is pressure in the
line that the compressor is connected to). This is a normal delayed reaction, not a Compressor
ON/OFF switch malfunction.
– It is strongly recommended that you keep the vehicle’s engine running while using the air
compressor to prevent discharge of your vehicle’s battery.
– ONLY OPERATE THE AIR COMPRESSOR IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS.
– Caution!
● Your Portable Air Compressor is Moisture and Dust Resistant, but NOT WATER OR DUST
PROOF. Never place compressor in soft sand while running the compressor. Vibration from the
compressor will cause the compressor to settle into soft sand, resulting in compressor
drawing in foreign particles. Never expose compressor to water while running the compressor.
Note: Images show Euro couplings: This compressor is fitted with PCL type couplings as per page 9.
8. OPERATION AND USE
IMPORTANT: Engine must be running while
using this compressor.
Before attaching air compressor power clamps to
your vehicle’s battery terminals, check to make sure
that the ON/OFF switch of your compressor is in the
OFF position. Attach the Positive (+) battery clamp
(Red) to the Positive terminal of the battery and the
Negative (-) battery clamp (Black) to the Negative
terminal of the battery. Always keep your vehicle’s
engine running while operating compressor to avoid
draining your vehicle’s battery.
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