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MODEL NOS.

FA23     FAC23

D22228    Rev. 1   11/12/01

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.

FA23

2

3.6

2.5

110  PSI

135 PSI

1 7/8"

1 1/4"

120/60/1

10 AMPS

Quick Acting

10 AMPS

3  Gallon

FAC23

-----

3.6

2.5

110  PSI

135 PSI

1 7/8"

1 1/4"

120/60/1

10 AMPS

Quick Acting

10 AMPS

3  Gallon

CAUTION

 indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, 

may

 result in 

minor or moderate injury

.

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 information, we use the

symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.

DANGER 

indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in 

death or serious injury

.

CAUTION 

used without the safety alert symbol indicates a

potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 

may

 result

in 

property damage

.

WARNING 

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, 

could

 result in 

death or serious injury

.

Call our

 Toll Free Number 1-800-888-2468, Ext 2, 

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

Retain Original Sales Receipt as Proof of Purchase for Warranty Repair Work.

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

Summary of Contents for FA23

Page 1: ...1 10AMPS Quick Acting 10AMPS 3 Gallon CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury This manual contains information that is important...

Page 2: ...will apply Repair and transportation costs of merchandise determined not to be defective Cost associated with assembly required oil adjustments or other installation and start up cost ANY INCIDENTAL I...

Page 3: ...LOSION OR FIRE AIR TANK THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS COULD LEAD TO A WEAKENING OF THE TANK AND RESULT IN A VIOLENT TANK EXPLOSION AND COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE OR SERIOUS INJURY DRAIN TANK DAILY OR AFTE...

Page 4: ...EQUIPMENT USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COMPRESSOR MUST BE CAPABLE OF TREATING AIR TO ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL AND FEDERAL CODES PRIOR TO HUMAN CONSUMPTION WORK IN AN AREA WITH GOOD CROSS VENTILATION READ...

Page 5: ...OTECTIVE SHROUDS OR ATTEMPT MAINTENANCE UNTIL UNIT HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO COOL WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT A PORTABLE COMPRESSOR CAN FALL FROM A TABLE WORKBENCH OR ROOF CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE COM PR...

Page 6: ...k pressure drops to approximately 110 PSI the motor will restart automatically The low pressure at 1 Set the ON OFF switch to OFF and unplug the cord 2 Review the Operating Procedures section page 8 B...

Page 7: ...r in good condition no longer than 50 feet 14gauge AWG orlarger Wiresizeincreasesas gaugenumberdecreases 12AWG 10AWGand 8AWGmayalsobeused DONOTUSE16OR18 AWG Loc Loc Loc Loc Location of the Air Compres...

Page 8: ...if the following break in instructions are not closely followed The air compressor is equipped with a cord having a grounded wire with an appropriate grounding plug The plug must be used with an outle...

Page 9: ...UTO lever to AUTO and allow tank pressuretobuild Motorwillstopwhentankpressure reaches cut out pressure 4 Opentheregulatorbyturningitclockwise Adjustthe regulator to the correct pressure setting Your...

Page 10: ...INTO WELD OR OTHERWISE DO NOT DRILL INTO WELD OR OTHERWISE DO NOT DRILL INTO WELD OR OTHERWISE MODIFY AIR TANK OR IT WILL WEAKEN MODIFY AIR TANK OR IT WILL WEAKEN MODIFY AIR TANK OR IT WILL WEAKEN MOD...

Page 11: ...wire or length of exten sion cord Loose electrical connections Check wiring connection inside pressure switch and terminal box area Remove and clean or replace Check valve stuck open Paint spray on i...

Page 12: ...R ASSEMBLY AIRTANK DRAINVALVE NotShown CHECKVALVE NotShown ISOLATOR DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER REGULATOR CAC 4296 1 TANK PRESSURE GAUGE GA 369 OUTLET PRESSURE GUAGE GA 369 SAFETY VALVE TIA 4150 DRAIN VAL...

Page 13: ...13 ENG D22228 NOTES...

Page 14: ...wer Company 213 Industrial Drive Jackson TN 38301 9615 WARRANTY This product is covered by the DeVilbiss one year limited warranty The warranty can be found in the General Manual or is available upon...

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