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6.1
COMPRESSOR USE
IMPORTANT:
Read Instructions Carefully To Avoid Possible Injury Or Property Damage.
The compressor may be used by removing the air hose from it’s storage channel and if
required, fitting an appropriate nozzle to the air hose. An On/Off switch located on the side
of the unit controls the power to the compressor and the gauge light. Refer to Figures 2 and 3
for locations of compressor hose, nozzle storage hatch and hose. Return hose to it’s storage
compartment after use.
6.2
WARNINGS FOR COMPRESSOR USE
The compressor is capable of inflating up to 260 pounds per square inch (PSI) pressure. To
avoid over-inflation, carefully follow instructions on articles to be inflated. Never exceed
recommended pressures. Bursting articles can cause serious injury. Always check pressure with
the pressure gauge. Never leave compressor unattended while in use. Allow unit to cool after
10 minutes of continuous operation.
6.3
TIRE INFLATION OR PRODUCTS WITH A VALVE STEM
1. Place connector (chuck) on valve stem.
2. Push connector toward valve stem and close thumb latch.
3. Make sure connector is pushed on to valve stem as far as possible before closing thumb latch.
4. Check pressure with the pressure gauge (Refer to paragraph 6.5).
5. When desired pressure is reached, open thumb latch and remove connector from valve stem.
6. Turn OFF Compressor Power Switch.
7. Store compressor hose and tire fitting in storage compartment.
IMPORTANT:
Always leave the thumb latch in the open position when storing unit.
6.4
INFLATE OTHER ARTICLES (WITHOUT VALVE STEM)
Inflation of other items requires use of one of the adapters (nozzles).
1. Open the hatch and remove the nozzles noting their storage positions.
2. Insert appropriate adaptor (e,g. needle) into connector (chuck) and close thumb latch.
3. Refer to “Typical Inflation Times” for approximate pressure and time. Small items such as
volleyballs, footballs, etc. inflate very rapidly.
4. Insert adaptor (e.g needle) into item to inflate to appropriate pressure.
6. Turn ON compressor switch - inflate to desired pressure or fullness (refer to paragraph 5.5).
7. Remove adaptor.
6.5
TYPICAL INFLATION TIMES
The following are approximate pressure and inflation times for various items.
WARNING
:
Always follow tire manufacturers recommendations for pressure on item to be inflated.
VEHICLE AND TRAILER TIRES
TIRE
SIZE
PRESSURE
TIME
FROM
“0”
PRESSURE
155/80R 13" .......................................... 26 psi ................................................ 2.50 min.
185/70R 14" .......................................... 30 psi ................................................ 4.50 min.
235/75R 15" .......................................... 30 psi ................................................ 6.50 min.
235/85R 16" .......................................... 50 psi .............................................. 16.00 min.
BICYCLE TIRES
TIRE
SIZE
PRESSURE
TIME
FROM
“0”
PRESSURE
27 x 1" racing ......................................... 10 psi .................................................. 40 sec.
INFLATABLE ARTICLES
TIRE
SIZE
PRESSURE
TIME
FROM
“0”
PRESSURE
Football ................................................... 13 PSI .............................................. 24 seconds
Basketball ................................................. 9 PSI ............................................... 20 seconds
Volleyball ................................................. 5 PSI ................................................. 6 seconds
