BENJAMIN RECHARGE™
HIGH PRESSURE AIR COMPRESSOR
OWNER’S MANUAL
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OF DEATH
Benjamin Airguns
A Velocity Outdoor Company
7629 Routes 5 & 20
Bloomfield, NY 14469
United States of America
1.800.724.7486
crosman.com
Made in China
BHPAC-515
If you have any questions, contact Crosman at 1-800-724-7486, 585-657-6161 or crosman.com.
NOTE:
This Air Compressor is designed for use only with PCP airguns, airgun/paintball cylinders, and reservoir air tanks intended
for use with those products.
NOTE:
Air Compressor is not designed for use with airgun/paintball cylinders larger than 6.8L (6800 cc).
NOTE:
High altitude and certain air temperatures can impact the compressor’s performance.
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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WARNING:
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EXPLOSION DANGER.
NEVER EXCEED THE MANUFACTURER’S MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PRESSURE RATING OF PCP
AIRGUNS, AIRGUN/PAINTBALL CYLINDERS, AND RESERVOIR AIR TANKS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
• IF YOU EXCEED THE PRESSURE RATING, THE PCP AIRGUN OR CYLINDER CAN FAIL, EXPLODE, AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH. IF YOU EXCEED THE PRESSURE RATING, THIS AIR COMPRESSOR CAN FAIL AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
• USE ONLY ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS INTENDED FOR THIS AIR COMPRESSOR.
• IF INCORRECT ACCESSORIES OR ATTACHMENTS OR USED, THIS AIR COMPRESSOR, THE ACCESSORIES, THE ATTACHMENTS,
THE PCP AIRGUNS, OR THE AIRGUN/PAINTBALL CYLINDERS CAN FAIL, EXPLODE, AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
• NEVER USE THIS AIR COMPRESSOR TO INFLATE ANYTHING OTHER THAN PCP AIRGUNS OR AIRGUN/PAINTBALL
CYLINDERS, SUCH AS A CAR, TRUCK, OR BICYCLE TIRES OR OTHER LOW PRESSURE INFLATABLE OBJECTS SUCH AS RAFTS
AND TOYS, BECAUSE THOSE OBJECTS COULD BECOME OVERINFLATED, FAIL, EXPLODE, AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN USING THIS AIR COMPRESSOR TO SHIELD YOUR EYES.
• WHEN USING THIS AIR COMPRESSOR, ALWAYS USE COMMON SENSE AND FOLLOW BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
• DO NOT USE THIS AIR COMPRESSOR TO FILL A SCUBA TANK TO BE USED FOR SCUBA DIVING. THE AIR FROM THIS AIR
COMPRESSOR IS NOT BREATHABLE.
ADULT SUPERVISION IS ALWAYS REQUIRED WHEN USING THIS AIR COMPRESSOR.
ALWAYS STORE AIR COMPRESSOR IN A SAFE LOCATION OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND ANYONE UNFAMILIAR WITH ITS PROPER
USE OR CARE.
THE AIR COMPRESSOR MAY BECOME HOT DURING USE. PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN TOUCHING THE AIR COMPRESSOR IN ORDER TO
AVOID BURNS. USE THE AIR COMPRESSOR’S CARRY HANDLE WHEN HANDLING AND ALLOW THE UNIT TO COOL BEFORE STORING.
WARNING:
THIS PRODUCT CAN EXPOSE YOU TO CHEMICALS INCLUDING LEAD, WHICH IS KNOWN TO
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. FOR MORE
INFORMATION GO TO WWW.P65WARNINGS.CA.GOV.
1.1 Risk of Electrical Shock
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OPERATE AIR COMPRESSOR ONLY WITH A PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET WHICH PROVIDES CORRECT
VOLTAGE (110 VOLT AC) AND ADEQUATE FUSE PROTECTION.
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DISCONNECT AFTER USE.
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DO NOT EXPOSE AIR COMPRESSOR TO RAIN OR OPERATE IN A WET AREA.
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CHECK POWER CORDS FOR SIGNS OF WEAR AND TEAR, CRUSHING OR HEAT DAMAGE. REPLACE FAULTY
ITEMS BEFORE USE.
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NEVER OPERATE AIR COMPRESSOR WITH THE SHELL REMOVED.
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ALWAYS DISCONNECT AIR COMPRESSOR FROM ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CIRCUIT BEFORE SERVICING. ANY
WIRING OR ELECTRIC REPAIRS DONE ON THIS AIR COMPRESSOR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED
SERVICE PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL CODES.
1.2 Risk of Explosion or Fire
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ALWAYS OPERATE AIR COMPRESSOR IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA FREE OF FLAMMABLE VAPORS, COM-
BUSTIBLE DUST, GASES OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
•
DO NOT EXCEED 194⁰F (90⁰C).
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NEVER LEAVE THE AIR COMPRESSOR UNATTENDED WHILE OPERATING.
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NEVER PLACE OBJECTS AGAINST OR ON TOP OF AIR COMPRESSOR.
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OPERATE AIR COMPRESSOR 12 INCHES AWAY FROM ANY WALL OR OBSTRUCTIONS THAT WOULD RESTRICT
PROPER VENTILATION.
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NEVER OVERRIDE OR DISABLE THE AIR COMPRESSOR’S TEMPERATURE PROTECTION CUTOFF FEATURE.
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ALWAYS ALLOW THE UNIT TO COOL BEFORE STORING.
1.3 Risk of Inhalation
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AIR FROM THE AIR COMPRESSOR MAY CONTAIN TOXIC VAPORS OR SOLID PARTICLES.
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NEVER INHALE AIR FROM THE AIR COMPRESSOR EITHER DIRECTLY OR FROM A BREATHING DEVICE CON-
NECTED TO THE AIR COMPRESSOR.
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DO NOT USE THIS AIR COMPRESSOR TO FILL A SCUBA TANK TO BE USED FOR SCUBA DIVING. THE AIR FROM
THIS AIR COMPRESSOR IS NOT BREATHABLE.
1.4 Risk of Flying Objects
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ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION TO SHIELD THE EYES FROM FLYING DEBRIS.
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NEVER LEAVE PRESSURIZED AIR IN AIR COMPRESSOR. SHUT OFF AIR COMPRESSOR AND RELIEVE PRESSURE
WHEN STORING OR ATTEMPTING MAINTENANCE.
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AVOID HOSE WHIP BY BLEEDING HOSE FIRST BEFORE DISCONNECTING HOSE FROM AIR COMPRESSOR.
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DO NOT MOVE THE AIR COMPRESSOR WHILE ANY PCP AIRGUNS, AIRGUN/PAINTBALL CYLINDER, OR AIR
TANK IS UNDER PRESSURE.
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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOVE THE AIR COMPRESSOR OR ANY AIRGUN, CYLINDER, OR TANK ATTACHED TO IT
BY PULLING ON THE FILL HOSE.
1.5 Temperature Protection Cutoff Feature
•
To prevent the air compressor from overheating, the air compressor is equipped with an automatic Temperature Protec-
tion cutoff feature that will automatically shut off the air compressor if its internal temperature reaches 194⁰F (90⁰C).
NOTE:
If the air compressor does not automatically shut off when its temperature reaches 190°F, manually shut of the
air compressor and contact customer service before using again.
•
If the protection circuit activates, safely and immediately disconnect the unit from the power source and allow it to
cool. It may take up to 15 minutes or more depending on the environmental conditions at your location for the air com-
pressor to sufficiently cool down.
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Push in the breaker button to reset the air compressor when the temperature returns to a safe operating level.
2. LEARNING THE PARTS OF YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR
Learning the names of the parts of your air compressor will help you understand your owner’s manual.
A.
Air Compressor
B.
Hose Filter
C.
Release Valve (Bleed Screw)
D.
Pressure Gauge
E.
Quick Connect Foster Fitting
F.
Carrying Handle
G.
Temp Indicator
H.
Air Compressor Power Switch
I.
Cooling System Switch
J.
Power Cord
K.
Rubber Plug
L.
Water Tank
M.
Exhaust Port
N.
Temporary Sealing Plug (See Fig. 2A)
O.
Black Oil Breather Tube
P.
Water Level Indicator Window
Q.
Oil Level Indicator Window
R.
Fill Hose
S.
Breaker Button
T.
Burst Disc (Safety Valve)
U.
Spare Parts
3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Remove the temporary red sealing oil plug from the air compressor
motor located on the front of the air compressor (Fig. 2A).
2.
Using a small funnel, pour in the air compressor oil (Fig. 2B).
NOTE:
Use either Air Compressor oil or 5W–40 motor oil.
3.
Fill the air compressor until it reaches the appropriate oil level (Fig. 10).
•
The oil level should be in between the middle and the top of the RED
dot located in the center of the Oil Level Indicator Window.
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DO NOT OVER FILL
4.
Screw in the black oil breather tube into the motor casing (Fig. 2C).
5.
Locate the male foster fitting on the air compressor (Fig. 3A).
6.
Connect the fill hose to the air compressor using the quick connector (Fig. 3B).
7.
Connect the power cord to the air compressor and follow the operating instructions
below in Section 4.
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
: To protect the air compressor’s fuse and to avoid
hose whip, ALWAYS use the Release Valve (Bleed Screw) to release
(bleed off) the air in the Air Compressor/ Fill hose after every use of
the air compressor.
4.1 Important Features of the Air Compressor
A. Automatic Pressure Shut Off Feature
•
The air compressor is equipped with an automatic pressure
cutoff feature that will shut off the air compressor when
the air compressor reaches the set desired pressure.
•
Rotate the knob on the pressure gauge to the desire
pressure setting (Fig. 5). To increase the pressure setting,
rotate the knob clockwise. To decrease the pressure set-
ting, rotate the knob counter clockwise.
NOTE:
To test the pressure setting feature, use the foster fitting
plug provided in your spare parts bag and connect it to the end of
the fill hose (Fig. 4).
IMPORTANT:
If the air compressor does not shut off when the air
compressor reaches the set desired pressure, manually shut off the
air compressor and contact customer service before using again.
B. Automatic Timer Cutoff Feature
NOTE:
The air compressor is also equipped with an automatic timer cutoff feature that will shut
off the air compressor after 40 minutes of continuous operation. If filling a large tank from zero
pressure, you will likely be required to restart the air compressor. Let the air compressor cool for
at least twenty minutes before you restart the air compressor.
IMPORTANT:
If the air compressor does not shut off after 40 minutes of continuous operation,
manually shut of the air compressor and contact customer service before using again.
C. Water Tank
IMPORTANT
: Water freezes at about 32⁰F (0⁰C). DO NOT leave or store your air compressor in
places, such as the garage or an outside shed, where the temperature can drop below freezing.
This can cause the water to freeze and could damage some of the components of the compressor.
1.
Remove the rubber plug from the water tank.
2.
Fill the tank with water. Distilled water is recommended.
3.
Replace the rubber plug. Before using and/or storing the compressor, inspect its cotton filter in the Hose Filter (See Sec-
tion 5).
NOTE:
When you first start the air compressor the water pump will start circulating the water and filling up the water lines. This
will cause the water level to lower. Top off the water tank and make sure it is at least 80% or higher during operation.
4.
Monitor water level during operation of compress.
4.2 Basic Operation
1.
Place the air compressor on the ground or floor near a 110 Volt outlet.
2.
Set the desired maximum fill pressure.
3.
Plug the air compressor into a 110 Volt outlet.
4.
Connect your airgun/reservoir cylinder or tank to the fill hose. Pull hose to ensure it is secured and make sure the
release valve is hand tighten.
NOTE:
You can use the male to male foster connecting adapter to attach your tank to the fill hose or connect directly to the
air compressor using the tanks fill hose (Fig. 6).
5.
Turn on the Cooling system by pressing down on the “–”symbol on the COOLING switch (Fig. 7).
NOTE:
This will power up the cooling fan and water pump.
6.
Turn on the air compressor by pressing down on the
“–”symbol on the air compressor switch (Fig. 8).
7.
Top of the Water Tank as needed to maintain at least an
80% water level during operation.
8.
Monitor the air compressor and airgun, air cylinder, or tank
you are filling. DO NOT leave the air compressor and airgun,
air cylinder, or tank being filled unattended.
9.
The air compressor will automatically shut off after the
set desired maximum fill pressure is reached. However,
it can be manually stopped by pressing the “
O
”symbol on the air compressor switch.
NEVER fill your airgun, air cylinder, or tank beyond the maximum fill pressure at room
temperature.
10.
Loosen the release valve (bleed screw) to release all of the air in the fill hose to avoid
hose whip from pressure in the fill hose (Fig. 9).
NOTE:
The air pressure is released underneath the air compressor through the exhaust port. If
the air compressor has been running for long periods of time, some moisture may have been built
up and some amounts of water may be discharged through the exhaust port underneath.
11.
Disconnect the compressor’s fill hose from the fill nipple on the airgun, air cylinder, or
tank.
12.
Turn off the cooling system and unplug the compressor.
Fig. 2A
Fig. 2B
Fig. 2C
Fig. 3A
Fig. 3B
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 8
Fig. 7
Fig. 9
