
Airmac Owner’s Manual
August 2006
© Glenco Manufacturing Pty Ltd
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If installing a condensate discharge line from the tank drain valve, the piping must be at
least one size larger than the connection, as short and direct as possible, and routed to
a suitable drain point or waste container. Condensate contains traces of lubricating oil
and/or other substances that should not be discharged into drains or sewers without
pre-treatment.
TABLE 2
RECOMMENDED HOSE SIZES
FOR COMPRESSED AIR LINES
Length of Hose (metres)
Flow (L/m)
7.5
15
60
566
3/8”
3/8”
1/2”
849
3/8”
1/2”
1/2”
1,698
1/2”
3/4”
3/4”
To convert metres to feet, multiply by 3.281. To convert L/min to cfm, divide by 28.3.
Electrical Connection
All electrical installation and service work must be performed by a licensed electrician in
accordance with all applicable regulations.
The electric motor rating as shown on the motor nameplate and the power supply must
have compatible voltage, phase and frequency characteristics.
The required size of electrical wiring between the power supply and the electric motor
varies according to motor power and other factors. Adequately sized wiring must be
installed to protect against excessive voltage drop during compressor start-up and
running. If connecting other electrical equipment to the same circuit, consider the total
electrical load when selecting the proper wire size. Overheating, short circuiting and fire
damage may result from undersize wiring.
The compressor must be installed and operated with a power cord or cable that has a
properly connected grounding wire of adequate size.
Portable electric generators are not recommended for operating compressors unless
they have ample generating capacity to provide the requisite starting and running
currents without appreciable voltage or frequency drop.
240 Volt Air Compressors
These models are shipped pre-wired with a compliant flexible lead and three-pin plug
ready for “plug and play” installation.