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LIMITED WARRANTY:

VIAIR Corporation warrants this product, when properly installed and under normal conditions of use, to be free from defects in 

workmanship and materials for a period of one year from its original date of purchase. To receive warranty service or repair, please 

contact VIAIR Corporation.  

Returns should be made within one year of the date of purchase, after a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number has been 

assigned by VIAIR Corporation.  To obtain RGA, fax a copy of your receipt to (949) 585-0188. For complete warranty details, please 

visit: 

www.viaircorp.com/warranty

PLEASE NOTE:

THIS WARRANTY COVERS PRODUCT DEFECTS ONLY; IT DOES NOT COVER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 

 

AS RESULT OF MISUSE OR ABUSE. 

This Manual is proprietary to VIAIR Corporation and no ownership rights are hereby transferred. No part of the Manual shall be 
used, reproduced, translated, converted, adapted, stored in a retrieval system, communicated or transmitted by any means, for any 
commercial purpose, including without limitation, sale, resale, license, rental or lease, without the prior express written consent of VIAIR.
VIAIR does not make any representations, warranties or guarantees, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the 
Manual. Users must be aware that updates and amendments will be made from time to time to the Manual. It is the user’s responsibility 
to determine whether there have been any such updates or amendments. Neither VIAIR nor any of its directors, officers, employees 
or agents shall be liable in contract, tort or in any other manner whatsoever to any person for any loss, damage, injury, liability, cost or 
expense of any nature, including without limitation incidental, special, direct or consequential damages arising out of or in connection 
with the use of the Manual.

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TEL: (949) 585-0011 • FAX: (949) 585-0188

www.viaircorp.com 

MODEL 400P-RVS AUTOMATIC SPECIFICATIONS:

Part Number:   

40044 / 400P-RVS Automatic

Motor Voltage:  

12-volt

Motor Type:  

Permanent Magnetic

Max. Intermittent Pressure:  

150 PSI

Max. Duty Cycle:  

33% (20 min. on / 40 min. off)

(Min. On/Off @ 72ºF & 100 PSI)

Max. Current Consumption:  

30 amps

Fuse:  

40 amp

Inline Pressure Gauge:  

160 PSI

Built-in Pressure Switch:  

130 PSI / On

155 PSI / Off

Automatic Reset Thermal Protection:  Yes

400P-RVS AUTOMATIC PORTABLE COMPRESSOR

*Tolerance: 

± 3%

Summary of Contents for 40044

Page 1: ...OMPRESSOR HEAVYWEIGHT SERIES PART NO 40044 IMPORTANT It is essential that you and any other operator of this product read and understand the contents of this manual before installing and using this product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...r explosive materials or where aerosol products are being used Do not operate this product where oxygen is being administered Do not pump anything other than atmospheric air Never use this product while sleepy or drowsy Do not use any tools or attachments without first determining maximum air pressure for that tool or attachment Never point any air nozzle or air sprayer toward another person or an...

Page 3: ...of 155 PSI 5 During inflation of tire pressures between 130 PSI to 155 PSI if you stop inflation the compressor may not restart This is completely normal since inline pressure is greater than cut on pressure of the pressure switch and less than cut off pressure of the pressure switch To restart compressor deflate tire pressure to below 130 PSI reconnect tire chuck to tire valve stem and resume tir...

Page 4: ... injury NOTE Your air compressor is equipped with a pressure switch cut on at 130 PSI cut off at 155 PSI This feature is designed to protect the air compressor from over pressure causing permanent damage to your air compressor The pressure switch automatically turns off the motor when the internal pressure of the air compressor reaches the factory set cut off pressure of 155 PSI and restarts when ...

Page 5: ... before high speed traveling onto roadways 5 Use heat resistant minimum 200 PSI rated working pressure extension hose Do not use aftermarket hoses with less than 200 PSI working pressure Some aftermarket hoses may not be suitable for use with this air compressor due to heat and pressure typically generated by this type of air compressors CAUTION Never touch the air compressor or fittings connected...

Page 6: ...e red plug from compressor s air inlet port 3 Install inlet air filter onto compressor s air inlet port Thread tape Not Recommended 4 Hand tighten inlet air filter IMPORTANT For optimal compressor performance replace filter element periodically Clogged filter will drastically reduce compressor flow rate and performance 400P RVS AUTOMATIC PORTABLE COMPRESSOR USER MANUAL ...

Page 7: ... cuts out repeatedly 1 Lack of proper ventilation or ambient temperature is too high 2 Compressor valves failed 1 Move compressor to well ventilated area or area with lower ambient temperature 2 Replace compressor Excessive knocking or rattling 1 Worn bearing on eccentric or motor shaft 2 Cylinder or piston ring is worn 1 Service or replace compressor Compressor air flow lower than normal or canno...

Page 8: ...ithout the prior express written consent of VIAIR VIAIR does not make any representations warranties or guarantees express or implied as to the accuracy or completeness of the Manual Users must be aware that updates and amendments will be made from time to time to the Manual It is the user s responsibility to determine whether there have been any such updates or amendments Neither VIAIR nor any of...

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