DeVilbiss MG3-OLPORT-3A, General Manual

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DeVilbiss Air Power Company • 213 Industrial Drive • Jackson, TN 38301-9615
MG3-OLPORT-3A 11/6/98
GENERAL MANUAL FOR OIL LUBRICATED
SINGLE STAGE PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
Retain Original Sales Receipt as Proof of Purchase for Warranty Repair Work.
SAFETY GUIDELINES ............................................ 1
WARRANTY ........................................................... 2
WARNING CHART ............................................... 3 - 4
GLOSSARY ............................................................. 5
DUTY CYCLE .......................................................... 5
GENERAL INFORMATION ................................... 5
ON-RECEIPT INSPECTION .................................. 5
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION .......................... 5 - 6
ASSEMBLY ............................................................. 6
Items Needed for Assembly ................................ 6
Installing Rubber Foot Strip and Wheels ............ 6
Installing Handle ................................................. 6
INSTALLATION AND
BREAK-IN PROCEDURES ..................................... 6 - 8
Location of Air Compressor ................................ 7
Outside Location ................................................. 7
Voltage and Circuit Protection ........................... 7
Extension Cords .................................................. 7
Lubrication and Oil .............................................. 7
Grounding Instructions ....................................... 7
Piping ................................................................... 8
Additional Regulators and Controls ................... 8
Break-in Procedures ........................................... 8
OPERATING PROCEDURES ................................. 8
Daily Start-Up Checklist ..................................... 8
Normal Operation ................................................ 8
MAINTENANCE .................................................... 9
Routine Maintenance Schedule ........................ 9
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ..................................... 9 - 1 1
Air Filter - Inspection and
Replacement .......................................................
9
Oil - Checking and Changing ............................. 9
Check Valve - Inspection and
Replacement .......................................................
9
Safety Valve - Inspection and
Replacement .......................................................
9
Belt Guard - Removal and Installation ............... 10
Belt Replacement ............................................... 10
Pressure Switch - Replacement ......................... 10
Motor Overload Protector - Reset ...................... 10
Pulley and Flywheel - Alignment ........................ 10
Servicing Intake and Exhaust Valves ................. 10
STORAGE ............................................................... 1 1
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................... 1 1 - 1 3