9 - ENG
GLOSSARY
Air Filter
Porous element contained within a
metal or plastic housing attached to
the compressor cylinder head which
removes impurities from the intake air
of the compressor.
Air Tank
Cylindrical component which contains
the compressed air.
Check Valve
Device that prevents compressed air
from flowing back from the air tank to
the compressor pump.
Cut-in Pressure
The low pressure at which the motor
will automatically restart.
Cut-out Pressure
The high pressure at which the motor
will automatically shut off.
Electric Motor
Device which provides the rotational
force necessary to operate the
compressor pump.
NPT (National Pipe Thread)
A seal thread tape must be used
to provide a leak-free seal on pipe
threaded connections.
Pressure Regulator Knob
Regulates the outgoing pressure from
the air outlet to the tool. It is possible
to increase or decrease the pressure
at the outlet by adjusting this
control knob.
Pressure Switch
Automatically controls the on/off
cycling of the compressor. It stops the
compressor when the cut-off pressure
in the tank is reached and starts the
compressor when the air pressure
drops below the cut-in pressure.The
pressure switch will not automatically
start and control the compressor
unless the manual AUTO/Off Switch is
in the AUTO position.
PSI (Pounds Per Square Inch)
Measurement of the pressure exerted
by the force of the air. The actual PSI
is measured by a pressure gauge
on the compressor.
Pump
Produces the compressed air with a
reciprocating piston contained within
the cylinder.
Regulator Pressure Gauge
Displays the current line pressure. Line
pressure is adjusted by rotating the
pressure regulator knob.
Pressure Relief Valve
Prevents air pressure in the air tank
from rising over a predetermined limit.
SCFM
(Standard Cubic Feet Per Minute)
A unit of measure of air delivery.
Tank Pressure Gauge
Indicates the pressure in the air tank.
Thermal Overload Switch
Automatically shuts off the
compressor if the temperature
of the electric motor exceeds a
predetermined limit.
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