MODEL NO.
FA153
FAC153
MGP-FA153A 10/1/97
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
Information for preventing damage to
equipment.
This manual contains information
that is important for you to know
and understand. This information
relates to protecting
YOUR
SAFETY
and
PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS
. To
help you recognize this informa-
tion, we use the symbols to the
right. Please read the manual and
pay attention to these sections.
URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZARD
THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS
OF LIFE.
Information that you should pay
special attention to.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A
HAZARD THAT
MIGHT
CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
Call our
Toll Free Number 1-800-888-2468, Ext 2, then 1,
to obtain the location of the nearest Authorized Service
Center for ordering repair parts and for warranty repairs.
When ordering repair parts from your local Authorized Service Center, always give the following information:
• Model number of your compressor
• Part number and description of the item you wish to purchase
OWNERS MANUAL FOR
PERMANENTLY LUBRICATED AIR COMPRESSOR
(For Home Use Only)
SAFETY GUIDELINES .......................................................
1
WARRANTY .......................................................................
2
WARNING CHART .........................................................
3-4
GLOSSARY ........................................................................
5
DUTY CYCLE .....................................................................
5
STORAGE ...........................................................................
5
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION .......................................
6
INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN
PROCEDURES ..............................................................
6-7
Location of Air Compressor ........................................ 6
Extension Cords .......................................................... 6
Voltage and Circuit Protection ..................................... 6
Grounding Instructions ............................................... 7
Additional Regulators and Controls ............................ 7
Break-In Procedures .................................................... 7
OPERATING PROCEDURES ............................................
8
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .....................................
9-10
COMPRESSOR PARTS LIST ..........................................
11
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MODEL NO.
Horsepower
SCFM @ 40 psig
SCFM @ 90 psig
Cut-In
Cut-Out
Bore
Stroke
Voltage/Hertz/ Phase
Minimum Branch Circuit
Requirement
*Fuse Type
Amperage at Max. Load
Tank Size
SPECIFICATION CHART
*A circuit breaker is preferred. Use only a fuse or
circuit breaker that is the same rating as the branch
circuit the air compressor is operated on. If the air
compressor is connected to a circuit protected by
fuses, use quick acting fuses.
FA153
1.5
4.0
2.9
100 PSI
125 PSI
1 7/8"
1 1/4"
120/60/1
15 AMPS
Quick Acting
10 AMPS
3 Gallon
FAC153
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4.0
2.9
100 PSI
125 PSI
1 7/8"
1 1/4"
120/60/1
15 AMPS
Quick Acting
10 AMPS
3 Gallon
