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ASSEMBLY
Installing the Oil Fill Cap
Remove the plastic shipping plug from the oil fill
hole. Remove the oil fill cap from the poly bag
and push it into the oil fill hole (Fig 5).
Warning!
You must replace the plastic shipping
plug with the oil fill cap. Failure to do so may
result in injury.
Filling the Compressor with Oil
Warning!
Do not attempt to start the air
compressor without first adding oil to the
crankcase. Serious damage can result unless
filled with oil. The pump is shipped without oil
from the factory. Only use non-detergent oils
since multi-viscosity motor oils leave carbon
deposits on pump components, thus reducing
performance and compressor life.
Warning!
Drain the tank to release all tank air
pressure before removing the oil fill cap. Be sure
the air vent in the oil fill cap (Fig 5) is free from
debris. If air vent is blocked, pressure can build
in crankcase causing damage to the
compressor and possible personal injury.
Remove the oil fill cap by twisting it upwards by
hand. Fill the compressor pump with an air
compressor oil such as SAE-30 non-detergent
(API CG/CD Heavy Duty) oil at slow intervals
until the oil reaches the center of the red circle
in the sight glass (Fig 6). Use SAE-10 during
extreme winter conditions.
Locating the Air Compressor
This compressor should be positioned on a
stable, flat surface (or one with a maximum
inclination of 15º). Ensure that it is completely
stable.
Do not cover or box in the compressor. Always
position it with good all round ventilation.
Moving the Air Compressor
Before moving the compressor, switch off and
disconnect it from the mains power supply.
• Always use the handle and wheels.
• Do not lift by (or put strain on) air taps, valves
or hoses.
• Take care when moving the compressor to
avoid damaging the valves or fittings.
The compressor is heavy, take care when lifting
and moving this compressor to avoid personal
injury. Get assistance if necessary.
Warning!
When the compressor is used for
spraying paint or spraying cleaning agents the
fine mist produced could ignite. When
performing this type of operation the
compressor must be a minimum of 4 Metres
away from the work area. Do not smoke and
keep naked flames and other sources of ignition
well away from the work area.
Fig 5
Oil fill cap
air vent
Fig 6
Fill level
