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HL5401, HX5400 Series
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Operation
beFOre FIrSt Start-Up
break-In prOCeDUre
(Complete this procedure before using
compressor for the first time. Once
completed, it is not necessary to repeat.)
1. Open drain valve located on bottom
of tank.
2. Turn
On / OFF
switch to
OFF
position.
3. Plug in power cord.
4. Turn
On / OFF
switch to
On
position
and run compressor for 30 minutes.
5. Turn
On / OFF
switch to
OFF
position.
6. Unplug power cord.
7. Close drain valve.
The compressor is now ready for use.
OperatInG prOCeDUre
1. Turn switch to
OFF
position and plug
in power cord.
2. Turn regulator knob
counterclockwise to close air flow.
3. Turn switch to
aUtO
position.
4. Compressor will build to maximum
pressure and shut off.
5. With hose attached to outlet of
compressor, attach tire chuck or
other tool to open end of hose.
6. Adjust regulator to proper pressure
for tool or tire. Operate tool per
instructions.
As air is depleted from the tank by
use of a tire chuck, tool, etc., the
compressor will restart automatically
at its preset “cut-in” pressure. When
a tool is being used continuously,
the compressor will cycle on and off
automatically.
7. Turn switch to
OFF
position, unplug
power cord and drain tank of air
when finished using compressor.
Maintenance
Disconnect, tag and lock out
power source, then release
all pressure from the system
before attempting to install, service,
relocate or perform any maintenance.
Check compressor often for any visible
problems and follow maintenance
procedures each time compressor is
used.
aSMe SaFety vaLve
Do not remove or
attempt to adjust
the safety valve!
Check the safety valve by performing
the following steps:
1. Plug the compressor in and run until
shut off pressure is reached.
2. Wearing safety glasses, pull the
ring on the safety valve to release
pressure from compressor tank. Use
your other hand to deflect fast-
moving air from being directed
toward your face.
3. The safety valve should
automatically close at approximately
40 psi - 50 psi. If the safety valve
does not allow air to be released
when you pull on the ring, or if
it does not close automatically, it
MUST be replaced.
Safety valve must be
replaced if it cannot
be actuated or it leaks air after ring is
released.
Figure 8
DraIn tank
1. Turn compressor off and release
pressure from system. (To release
pressure from system, pull ring on
ASME safety valve. Deflect escaping
air by shielding valve with one hand
as you pull ring with other hand.)
Pull ring until tank is empty.
A large amount of
fast moving air will
be released when the safety valve is
opened with pressure in the tank. Wear
ANSI approved Z87.1 safety glasses.
2. Drain moisture from tank by
opening drain valve underneath
tank. Tilt tank to remove all
moisture.
3. Clean dust and dirt from tank,
air lines and pump cover while
compressor is still OFF.
OIL CHanGe
1. Allow compressor to run and warm
up oil. Unplug unit.
2. Position a pan under pump end of
unit.
3. Remove drain plug. Allow oil to
collect in pan. Tilt unit to completely
drain.
4. Replace drain plug, fill pump to
center of sight glass. Use Chevron
synthetic 5W-30, Mobil 1 5W-30 or
10W-30 synthetic motor oil. Using
other types of oil will cause starting
problems.
5. Change oil after every 50 hours of
use.
