OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
Recommended Break-In Period
The compressor should be run continuously at 90 PSI or lower for one hour to allow proper seating of the piston
rings.
1. Open drain cock completely and run the compressor for 60 minutes.
2. Turn off the compressor and close drain cock. The compressor is now ready for use.
If the compressor is run under humid conditions for short periods
of time, the humidity will condense in the crankcase and cause
the oil to look creamy. Oil contaminated by condensed water
will not provide adequate lubrication and must be changed
immediately. Using contaminated oil will damage bearings,
pistons, cylinders and rings and is not covered under warranty.
To avoid water condensation in the oil, periodically run the
compressor with tank pressure near 120 psi for single stage
compressors by opening the drain valve or an air valve connected
to the tank or hose. Run the pump for an hour at a time at least
once a week or more often if the condensation reoccurs.
IMPORTANT:
Change oil after first 50 hours of operation and
every 200 hours afterwards
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Pressure Switch, Start - Stop
NOTE:
Single stage compressors have a maximum operating pressure of 135 psi. Do not alter pressure settings
on control components above this limit.
The compressor unit starts and stops based on preset pressure switch settings of 105 psi cut-in and 135 psi
cut-out. The pressure switch contains an unloader which is a small valve that vents air to allow the motor to start
easily (see Figure 7).
The unloader valve on the pressure switch should hiss for a short period of time when the compressor shuts off.
This relieves the head and the exhaust tubing of any pressure and allows the compressor to start under no load.
Because compressors have high starting torque the unloader is necessary for proper starting of the compressor.
The check valve is a one way valve that keeps the air in the tank when the unit shuts off. The easiest way to
determine if the check valve is working properly is to make sure that the pressure switch unloader quits hissing
after the compressor shuts off. The hissing should last for several seconds and then quit.
Crankcase Breather
During severe operating conditions or initial start-up, some oil may accumulate at the crankcase breather
opening. This is normal and will diminish as the pump accumulates run time and the piston rings become fully
seated.
Draining Tank
Condensate must be drained from the tank daily, use
manual tank drain (see Figure 8).
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Figure 8 - Manual Tank Drain
Figure 7 - Pressure Switch
Unloader
(behind pressure
switch)
Safety
Relief
