Thunder Scientific ACS-517B, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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4.3 Hose Installation
Connect the air hose via the quick connect fitting to the air tank assembly. The other end
of hose is connected to the air outlet of the ACS-517B compressor system. Open the ball
valve on the air tank before starting the system.
4.4 Power
The ACS-517B is equipped with a power receptacle and cord having a grounding wire
with an appropriate grounding plug. The plug must be used with an outlet that has the
same configuration as the grounded plug and has been installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Power of the appropriate voltage, frequency, and current capacity, is applied via power
cord to the ACS-517B power receptacle.
4.4.1 Extension Cord
If an extension cord must be used, be sure it is a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the ACS-517B and is
14 gauge or larger and no longer than 50 feet.
5 COMPONENTS and CONTROLS
5.1 Power Switch
The Power Switch (CBS1) allows power to be turned on or off at this location independent
from the 2500 generator. The Power Switch also has a built-in circuit breaker.
5.2 Hour Meter
The Hour Meter (HM1) tracks total run time of the ACS-517B air compressing system.
5.3 Outlet Pressure Regulator
The Output Pressure Regulator (REG) controls the pressure available at the ACS-517B
outlet which is indicated on the pressure gauge located on the 2500’s cart. Turn the 9/32”
(7mm) adjustment shaft clockwise to increase pressure and counterclockwise to
decrease pressure.
Note: Pressures higher than 165 psi should be avoided. Higher pressures will be
indicated by the "popping off" of the compressor safety valve.
Note : Adjustment may be necessary after one hour of run time to keep the indicated
pressure at 165 psi.
5.4 Outlet Pressure Gauge
Note: If you have the Outlet Pressure Gauge (G1) it indicates the regulated pressure
available at the outlet of the ACS-517B air compressing system. This pressure is
controlled by the outlet pressure regulator.
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Document Number: ACS-517B.doc - Edition 06 - April 2014