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CONTRACTOR GRADE AIR COMPRESSORS

MODEL G8297/G8298/G8299

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COPYRIGHT © 1999 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.

1821 VALENCIA ST., BELLINGHAM, WA 98227

WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE

OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.

Summary of Contents for G8297

Page 1: ... MODEL G8297 G8298 G8299 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT 1999 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC 1821 VALENCIA ST BELLINGHAM WA 98227 WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC ...

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Page 3: ... 5 GROUNDING 5 EXTENSION CORDS 5 3 INTRODUCTION COMMENTARY 6 UNPACKING 7 SITE CONSIDERATIONS 7 PREPARING FOR USE 8 4 OPERATIONS GENERAL 9 STARTING 10 PRESSURE REGULATOR 10 CONNECTING TOOLS 11 5 MAINTENANCE EACH USE 12 AFTER FIRST 50 HOURS 13 WEEKLY 13 EVERY 300 HOURS 13 PRESSURE LIMIT ADJUSTMENT 14 6 CLOSURE 15 PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LISTS 16 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 21 WARRANTY AND RETURNS 22 ...

Page 4: ... flammable or noxious fumes may exist Keep work area well lighted For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Equipment Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided COULD result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which...

Page 5: ... AMP RATING 25ft 50ft 100ft 0 6 18 16 16 7 10 18 16 14 11 12 16 14 12 13 16 14 12 12 17 20 12 12 8 21 30 10 10 No Safety Instructions For Power Tools 13 DON T OVERREACH Keep proper foot ing and balance at all times 14 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubri cating and changing accessories 15 DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing...

Page 6: ...s is preset to 150 PSI Operating this equipment has the potential to propel debris into the air which can cause eye injury Always wear safety glass es or goggles when operating equipment Everyday glasses or reading glasses only have impact resistant lenses they are not safety glasses Be certain the safety glass es you wear meet the appropriate stan dards of the American National Standards Institut...

Page 7: ...trical short grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance to disperse electric cur rent These machines are equipped with power cords having an equipment grounding conductor See Figure 1 The outlet must be properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances This family of air compressors is wired for 110 120V single phase operati...

Page 8: ...ing this manual please write to us at the address below Grizzly Industrial Inc C O Technical Documentation P O Box 2069 Bellingham WA 98227 2069 Most importantly we stand behind our machines If you have any service questions or parts requests please call or write us at the location listed below Grizzly Industrial Inc 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle Muncy PA 17756 Phone 570 546 9663 Fax 800 438 5901 E Ma...

Page 9: ... make sure the compressor is not operating in an environment where there are any explosive flammable or caustic fumes or gases A clear and well ventilated area is best for its safe operation Place the compressor on a solid and level sur face Make sure that the hoses you attach to sup ply your pneumatic device will be unrestricted in movement and not subject to being run over by vehicles or punctur...

Page 10: ... have impact resistant lenses they are not safety glasses Be certain the safety glass es you wear meet the appropriate stan dards of the American National Standards Institute ANSI Operating this equipment has the potential for hearing damage to occur especially if operated for a long period of time Use ANSI American National Standards Institute approved ear muff or ear plugs when using this equipm...

Page 11: ...tay open until approximately 20 PSI is reached in the air tanks at which time it closes to allow full pressurization of the tanks For the G8299 with the dual motors both motors can be started simultaneously for rapid pressur ization As with the G8298 the 2 5 HP pump is fit ted with a cold start valve which will stay open until approximately 20 PSI is reached in the tanks This will allow the compre...

Page 12: ...he control box should be in the fully depressed position see Figure 5 before connecting to the power supply Close the drain cock on the tanks Pull the switch to the ON position Starting Fig 5 G8299 starting switches and gauge Check the tank pressure gauge to see that the tank pressure gets up to approximately 120 130 PSI Tank Gauge On Off Switches Fig 6 Pressure regulator and gauge Always wear saf...

Page 13: ...ould also be given to the type of usage A nailer or staple gun uses air in short bursts and it is easier for the compressor to main tain pressure A paint sprayer or grinder tends to use a more continuous stream of air as these tools are run for longer time periods It is always better to oversize a compressor to allow for vari ation in the type of usage and the number of tools to be powered Air too...

Page 14: ...mpres sor seals and the air tools you connect it is best to keep the tanks free of water The tanks are best drained if the drain cocks are opened when the system is pressurized Once water has stopped coming out you can close the drain cocks 3 Clean off cylinder head cooling fins of any dirt which might hamper air flow 4 Check for worn or damaged cords and plugs 5 Check for any other condition that...

Page 15: ...k for air leaks and correct as needed 4 Clean cylinder head fins for proper cooling 5 Check for loose bolts or fittings After First 50 Hours After the first 50 working hours or 30 days whichever comes first replace the oil in the motor with compressor oil use ISO 100 or SAE 30W viscosity non detergent type Also after this initial operation period check to make sure that all the fittings are tight ...

Page 16: ...n Off switch This is done by removing the rubber plug on top of the housing and inserting a Phillips screwdriver See Figure 10 Fig 10 Removing pressure switch cover The hex nut on the top of the exposed switch is used to adjust the pressure limits See Figure 11 Turn it clockwise to increase the pressure and counterclockwise to reduce This will move both the maximum pressure shutoff point and the m...

Page 17: ... of our current catalog for complete information regarding Grizzly s warranty and return policy If you need additional technical information relating to this machine or if you need general assistance or replacement parts please contact the Service Department listed in Section 3 or Introduction Additional information sources are necessary to realize the full potential of this machine Trade journals...

Page 18: ...7024 3 8 Elbow 025 P8297025 Cylinder Head 026 P8297026 Valve Plate 027 P8297027 Valve 028 P8297028 Nut M8 029 P8297029 Cylinder Gasket 030 P8297030 Screw M4 2 x 6 5 031 P8297031 Condensator 032 P8297032 M8 Hex Nut 033 P8297033 Valve Gasket 034 P8297034 Valve Plate 035 P8297035 Valve Gasket 036 P8297036 Valve Gasket 037 P8297037 Micro Switch 038 P8297038 Air Filter 039 P8297039 Screw M6 x 45 040 P8...

Page 19: ...G8297 G8298 G8299 Air Compressors 17 ...

Page 20: ... 026 P8298026 Valve Plate 027 P8298027 Valve 028 P8298028 Nut M8 029 P8298029 Cylinder Gasket 030 P8298030 Screw M4 2 x 6 5 031 P8298031 Condensator 032 P8298032 M8 Hex Nut 033 P8298033 Valve Gasket 034 P8298034 Valve Plate 035 P8298035 Valve Gasket 036 P8298036 Valve Gasket 037 P8298037 Micro Switch 038 P8298038 Air Filter 039 P8298039 Screw M6 x 45 040 P8298040 Cylinder 041 P8298041 Drain Cock 1...

Page 21: ...G8297 G8298 G8299 Air Compressors 19 ...

Page 22: ...Wheel 051 P8299051 Pipe 052 P8299052 Hex Nut M6 053 P8299053 Screw 054 P8299054 Pressure Reducer 055 P8299055 Pressure Gauge 056 P8299056 Nipple 1 4 057 P8299057 Air Pressure 058 P8299058 Cable 059 P8299059 Valve 060 P8299060 Drain Cock 1 4 Ref Part Description PARTS LIST G8299 AIR COMPRESSOR The G8299 utilizes the 2 HP motor from the G8297 and the 2 5 HP motor from the G8298 The part numbers are ...

Page 23: ...ns 3 Motor will not start if tank pressure is too high 4 Thermal overload switch has tripped wait for motor to cool then reset switch by pressing red button 1 Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation and shorted wires 2 Inspect all connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals or worn insulation 3 Install correct fuses or circuit breakers 1 Check air hoses and all connections for leaks 2 ...

Page 24: ...shall be tried in the State of Washington County of Whatcom We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent spe cial or consequential damages arising from the use of our products To take advantage of this warranty contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details We will then issue you a Return Number which must be clearly posted on the o...

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