Northern Industrial Tools 1 HP / 1.6 GALLON AIR COMPRESSOR, Operating Manual

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Installing the Air Regulator & Air Chuck
Note: The use of a sealant tape is recommended
on the threads of the connector piece to prevent air
from leaking from regulator.
1. Thread the Air Regulator onto the connector by
turning the Air Regulator clockwise.
2. Securely tighten the Air Regulator in place with
a wrench.
3. Make sure Air Chuck is securely screwed into
Air Regulator. If necessary, tighten Air Chuck
with a wrench.
Note: DO NOT over tighten Air Regulator or Air
Chuck.
(See Figure 3)
Installing the Air Filter
The metal Air Filter is installed into the threaded
port of the cylinder head.
1. Thread the Air Filter into the Cylinder Head by
turning the Air Filter clockwise.
2. Securely tighten the Air Filter in place with a
wrench.
(See Figure 4)
Note: DO NOT over tighten Air Filter.
OPERATION
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW AIR
COMPRESSOR please check the following points
carefully:
1 Check that all nuts and bolts are secure.
2. Make sure oil has been properly added to
compressor. (See Installing Oil and Oil Breather
Cap section.)
Initial Start-Up Procedure
1. Open the Air Tank Drain Valve to permit air to
escape, preventing air pressure buildup in the
air tank.
2. Run the compressor for a minimum of 20
minutes in this “no-load” position to lubricate the
piston and bearings.
3. Close Air Tank Drain Valve. Your compressor is
ready for use.
Depending on the CFM draw of the tools being
operated, your new Air Compressor can be used for
operating paint sprayers, air tools, grease guns,
airbrushes, caulking guns, abrasive blasters, tire &
plastic toy inflation, spraying weed killer and
insecticides, etc. Proper adjustment of the Air
Pressure Regulator is necessary for all of these
operations. Refer to the air pressure specifications
provided with the tool you are using.
Figure 3. Installing the Air Regulator
Figure 2. Installing the Oil & Oil Breather Cap
Figure 4. Installing the Air Filter
Oil Fill
Oil Sight Glass
Crank-
case