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Operating Your Air Compressor
All lubricated compressor pumps dis-
charge some condensed water and oil
with the compressed air. Install appropri-
ate water/oil removal equipment and con-
trols as necessary for the intended appli-
cation.
Remove the dipstick and fill pump with 12
ounces of oil. Use single viscosity, ISO
100 (SAE 30), non-detergent compressor
oil; or Mobil 1
®
5W30 or 10W30 synthetic oil
may also be used. See illustration for prop-
er oil fill.
THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO OIL!
Follow lubrication instructions
before operating compressor.
NOTICE:
Lubrication
Dipstick
Add Oil
Fill
Line
Max
Low
Moisture in compressed air will form into
droplets as it comes from an air com-
pressor pump. When humidity is high or
when a compressor is in continuous use
for an extended period of time, this mois-
ture will collect in the tank. When using a
paint spray or sandblast gun, this water
will be carried from the tank through the
hose, and out of the gun as droplets
mixed with the spray material.
IMPORTANT
: This condensation will
cause water spots in a paint job, espe-
cially when spraying other than water
based paints. If sandblasting, it will
cause the sand to cake and clog the gun,
rendering it ineffective.
A filter in the air line, located as near to
the gun as possible, will help eliminate
this moisture.
Moisture in Compressed Air
