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Operating Instructions
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Maintenance (Continued)
Intake aIr FILter MaIntenanCe
Removal, Inspection and Replacement
(Figure 9).
The intake filter element should be
removed and checked periodically.
A clogged intake filter can decrease
compressor performance and cause the
compressor to overheat.
1. Rotate the filter cover counter-
clockwise and remove.
2. Remove the filter element and
inspect.
3. If the filter element is dirty or
clogged, replace it.
4. Reinstall filter and cover.
IMpOrtant:
Locate unit as far from
spraying area as hose will allow to
prevent overspray from clogging filter.
enD OF OperatIOn/StOraGe
1. Turn AUTO/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
2. Unplug power cord from wall outlet
and wrap around handle to prevent
damage when not in use.
3. Wearing safety glasses drain tank of
air by pulling the ring on the safety
valve. Use other hand to deflect
fast moving air from being directed
toward your face.
4. Drain tank of condensation by
opening drain valve on bottom of
tank. Tank pressure should be below
10 psi when draining tank.
5. Air hose should be disconnected
from compressor and hung open
ends down to allow any moisture to
drain.
6. Compressor and hose should be
stored in a cool, dry place.
teCHnICaL ServICe
For information regarding the
operation or repair of this product,
please call 1-800-543-6400.
MaIntenanCe SCHeDULe
OperatIOn
DaILy
WeekLy
MOntHLy
3 MOntHS
CHECK OIL LEVEL
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DRAIN TANK
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CHECK AIR FILTER
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CHECK SAFETY VALVE
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CLEAN UNIT
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CHANGE OIL
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Figure 9 - Intake Filter Maintenance
Filter
Element
Filter
Cover
MOIStUre In COMpreSSeD aIr
Moisture in compressed air will form
into droplets as it comes from an air
compressor pump. When humidity
is high or when a compressor is in
continuous use for an extended
period of time, this moisture will
collect in the tank. When using a
paint spray or sandblast gun, this
water will be carried from the tank
through the hose, and out of the
gun as droplets mixed with the spray
material.
IMpOrtant:
This condensation will
cause water spots in a paint job,
especially when spraying other than
water based paints. If sandblasting, it
will cause the sand to cake and clog
the gun, rendering it ineffective.
A filter in the air line, located as
near to the gun as possible, will help
eliminate this moisture.
