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Air Distribution System (continued)
•
If piping is over 100’ (30.5 m) long, use
the next larger size.
•
Bury underground lines below the
frost line and avoid pockets where
condensation can gather and freeze.
Apply pressure before underground
lines are covered to make sure all pipe
joints are free of leaks.
•
A flexible coupling is recommended
to be installed between the globe
valve/air discharge outlet and main air
distribution line to allow for vibration.
•
A separate regulator is recommended
to control the air pressure. Air pressure
from the tank is usually too high for
individual air driven tools.
•
DO NOT install lubricators between the
tank and any spray equipment, air tool
or accessory requiring oil-free filtered
air.
•
Drain all traps, filters and dirt legs daily.
AIR FLOW
AIR FLOW
FEEDER LINES SLOPE
WITH AIR FLOW
DRAIN
LEGS
MAIN DISTRIBUTION AIR LINES
Slope pipe in dir
w.
W
bottom of pipe to drain legs,
preventing it from entering feeder
lines.
AIR USAGE
LINES
FILTER /
MOISTURE
TRAP
DRAIN
VALVES
5 MICRON
FILTER
.01 MICRON
FILTER
SPR AY
GUN
AIR
TOOL
FILTER /
MOISTURE
TRAP
DIRT
LEGS
DRAIN
VALVES
DRAIN
VALVE
LUBRICATOR
REGULATOR
AIR DISCHARGE VALVE
REGUL ATOR
BALL
FILTER
FLEXIBLE
COUPLING
TYPICAL
COMPRESSED AIR
DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
the distance between the
compressor and the
moisture trap should be as
long as possible
FIGURE 1
