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ASSEMBLY
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
This air compressor is equipped with a thermal overload
device which will turn the air compressor off automatically,
if the air compressor becomes overheated. If the motor
turns OFF repeatedly, check for the following possible
causes first: Low Voltage from the outlet. Lack of proper
ventilation or outside air or room temperature too high.
Extension cord too long or wrong gauge wire used.
To reset the air compressor:
Turn the air compressor off.
Unplug the air compressor, and allow it to cool for 30
minutes.
Plug the air compressor into an approved outlet.
Turn the air compressor on.
CAUTION:
Do Not operate compressor in vertical standing
position (Fig. 5B).
Safe Operating Position
Compressor must be operated laying flat as shown
in Fig. 5A.
Fig. 5A
Fig. 5B
TANK
PRESSURE
GAUGE
PRESSURE
REGULATOR
KNOB
QUICK
COUPLER
ON/OFF
SWITCH
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
DRAIN VALVE
REGULATOR
PRESSURE
GAUGE
Safe Operating Position
ATTACHING HOSE
Insert the hose into the quick coupler already installed
on the compressor (Fig. 3).
Firmly grasp the open end of the hose; hold facing
away from yourself and others.
BREAKING IN THE PUMP
See Figures 3 - 4.
Check and tighten all bolts, fittings, etc.
Turn the pressure regulator knob fully clockwise to
open the air flow.
Place the switch in the
OFF (O)
position and plug in the
power cord.
Open the drain valve completely.
Turn the air compress
ON ( l )
and run the air
compressor for 10 minutes to break in pump parts.
Place the switch in the
OFF (O)
position.
Close the drain valve.
WARNING:
Do not attach any tools to the open end of the hose until
start-up has been completed.
