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Speedaire Operating Instructions
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Maintenance
To avoid personal
injury, always shut off and unplug the
compressor and relieve all air pressure
from the system before performing any
service on the air compressor.
To ensure efficient
operation and longer life of the air
compressor unit, a routine maintenance
schedule should be followed. The
following schedule is geared toward a
consumer whose compressor is used in
a normal working environment on a daily
basis.
This compressor is
equipped with an automatic reset thermal
overload protector which will shut off
motor if it becomes overheated. If the
thermal overload protector is actuated,
the motor must be allowed to cool down
before start-up is possible.
NOTE:
To reset the motor overload toggle
turn the Power Switch to the OFF position
and unplug the unit from the power outlet.
Allow 10 minutes (minimum) for motor
overload cut-out to cool and reset. Unit
can then be plugged in and re-started..
Draining the Tank
Condensation
will accumulate in the tank. To prevent
corrosion of the tank from the inside, this
moisture must be drained at the end of
every workday. Be sure to wear protective
eyewear. Relieve the air pressure in the
system and open the drain valve on the
bottom of the tank and tilt tank to drain.
NOTE: In cold climates, drain the tank
after each use to reduce problems with
freezing of water condensation.
Checking the Safety Valve
(Figure 5)
Check the safety valve by performing
these three steps:
1. Plug the compressor in and run
until shut-off pressure is reached.
2. Wearing safety glasses, pull out on
the safety valve ring to release
pressure from the tank.
3. The safety valve should close
automatically at approximately
at 40-50 PSI.
If the safety valve does not allow
air to be released when
you pull out on the ring, or does
not close automatically, it must be
replaced.
Storage
For storing the air compressor, be sure to
do the following:
1. Turn the unit off and unplug the
power cord from the receptacle.
2. Remove all air hoses, accessories,
and air tools from the air compressor.
3.
Perform the daily maintenance
schedule.
4. Open the drain valve to bleed all air
from the tank.
5. Close the drain valve.
6. Protect the electrical cord and air hose
from damage (such as being stepped
on or run over). Wind them loosely
around the compressor handle.
7. Store the air compressor in a clean
and dry location.
Maintenance Schedule
Items to Check/Change
Before each use or daily
Check Tank Safety Valve
X
Overall Unit Visual Check
X
Drain Tank
X
Check Power Cord for Damage
X
Figure 5
