North American Tool 42801, Operating Instructions Manual

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If this compressor malfunctions
or breaks down, grounding
provides a path of least
resistance for the electric current
and reduces the risk of shock.
This cut-off is equipped with a
cord that has a grounding
conductor and plug. The plug
must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes
and ordinances. TO
MAINTAIN PROPER
GROUNDING, DO NOT
REMOVE OR ALTER THE
GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY
MATTER.
120V OPERATION
Your compressor is ready to run
using a 120V electrical supply
straight from the factory. This
machine is intended for use on a
circuit that has an outlet and a
plug which looks like the one
illustrated in Fig.1.
WARNING: Do not use a two-
prong adaptor, they are not in
accordance with local codes and
ordinances. Never use in
Canada.
EXTENSION CORDS
The use of any extension cord
will cause some loss of power. IT
IS RECOMMENDED TO USE A
LONGER AIR HOSE INSTEAD
OF AN EXTENSION CORD. If
you do not have a choice, use
the table in Fig.2 to determine
the minimum wire size (A.W.G. -
American Wire Gauge) extension
cord. Use only 3-wire extension
cords that have
3-prong grounding type plugs and
2-hole receptors.
For circuits that are further away
from the electrical circuit box, the
wire size must be increased
proportionately in order to deliver
ample voltage to the compressor
motor. Refer to Fig. 2 for wire
length and size.
CHECK VALVE (A) FIG.3
When the air compressor is
operating, the check valve is
‘open
’
, allowing compressed
air to enter the air tank. When
the air compressor reaches
‘cut-out
’
pressure, the check
valve ‘closes’, allowing
pressurized air to remain
inside the air tank.
AIR COMPRESSOR PUMP To
compress air, the piston moves up
and down in the cylinder. On the
down stroke, air is drawn in
through the intake valves. The
exhaust valves remain closed. On
the upstroke of the piston, air is
compressed. The intake valves
close and compressed air is
forced out through the exhaust
valves.
COOLING SYSTEM
This compressor contains an
advanced cooling fan. The cooling
fan is working when air is being
expelled.
DRAIN VALVE (A) FIG.4
The drain valve is located at
the bottom center of the air
tank and is used to drain
condensation from the tank at
the end of each use. Turn
valve clockwise to drain
condensation.
ON/AUTO-OFF SWITCH (C)
FIG.5
Turn this switch ON to provide
power to the automatic pressure
switch and OFF to remove power
at the end of each use.
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