10
HULK Power
Starting
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Check oil level before starting. The oil should be
in the center of the sight glass.
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Turn the compressor over a few revolutions by
hand to make sure that everything is free.
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Check belt tension. (should be ½’’ of play).
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Remove rags, tools, and any other objects from
the vicinity of the compressor. Never put hands
on the belts of an idle unit unless you are sure
the main motor switch is off. Note the direction
of the arrow stated on the belt guard and
be sure rotation is the same direction when
running. Correct direction is counter-clockwise
when standing facing the flywheel. Air should be
drawn through the intercooler onto the cylinders
for maximum cooling.
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Drain Valve: Make sure the tank drainage valve is
closed and not in the open position.
Pressure Switch
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Ensure that the power supply you are going to
use is operating normally.
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Turn the power on.
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On the reservoir pressure gauge, you can watch
pressure build in the tank until the pump stops
at the factory-set pressure, about 150 psi.
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This
first time running your compressor and
periodically thereafter, check for air leaks. If
the gauge indicates pressure is going down in
the tank or you hear leakage, you could apply
Oil level should be to
center of red circle in
sight glass while in the
OFF position
fig.4
fig.5
1/2”
soapy water to all joints in the air transport
piping. Tighten these joints if bubbles form.
Adjusting the air pressure
Use an air pressure regulator (not supplied). This
regulator adjusts the air pressure supplied to the
piping system.
• To increase or decrease air pressure, turn air
regulator knob in the direction indicated by the
manufacturer.
• Use an outlet pressure gauge (not supplied)
mounted downstream from the regulator to
see the resulting pressure.
Shutting off your compressor
1.
Move the power switch to the OFF position (fig
8.0).
2. Disconnect the compressor from the electical
power.
3. If not draining the tank, reduce air pressure
through the air hose.
4. Drain the tank by slowly opening the drain valve.
Place a catch basin under the valve to protect the
surface from water damage.
Cold Weather Starting
Temperatures below freezing (32 °F / 0 °C) cause
the metal parts of your air compressor to contract
and that makes starting more difficult. To assist the
air compressor in starting in cold weather, follow
these tips:
1. Try to keep the air compressor stored in
temperatures above 32 °F (0 °C).
2. Open the air tank drain valve and release all air
pressure from the air tank before attempting to
start in cold weather. (After air is released from air
tank, close drain valve.)
3. Pull the ring on the safety valve before each use
to make sure the valve is functional.
Maintenance
Service
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All units are shipped with break-in oil and must be
changed after the first 50 hours to insure gasket
seating.
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Thereafter, oil should be changed every 3 months
or 1000 hours; whichever occurs first.
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Always maintain proper oil level in unit. If the unit
runs out of oil due to neglect the warranty will
void.
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Use only EMAX approved oils in your
compressor, or your warranty is void.
DO NOT use automotive-type oil.
Oil level should be halfway level in the sight glass
when unit is off.
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If oil is milky an oil change will be required.