MAINTENANCE
To avoid personal injury, always shut off and unplug the unit and relieve all
air pressure from the system before performing any service on the air compressor.
Regular maintenance will ensure trouble-free operation. The items listed in the chart should be inspected on
a regular basis.
ITEM DESCRIPTION/REASON
SERVICE
INTERVAL
Drain the tank.
Through normal operation of your air compressor,
condensation water will accumulate in the tank. To
prevent corrosion of the tank from the inside,
condensation must be drained at the end of every
workday. Be sure to wear protective goggles. Relieve
the air pressure in the system and open the drain valve
on the bottom of the tank to drain. In cold conditions, it
is especially important to drain the tank after each use
to reduce the chance of problems resulting from the
freezing of condensation water.
Daily
Check the relief valve.
Pull/activate the relief valve daily to ensure that it is
operating properly and to clear the valve of any possible
obstructions.
Daily
Clean the air filter.
A dirty air filter will reduce air compressor performance
and life.
To avoid any contamination of the inside pump, the filter
should be cleaned frequently and replaced on a regular
basis. Foam filters should be cleaned in warm and
soapy water.
Weekly
Test for leakages.
Check that all connections are tight. Small leaks in any
of the tank, hoses, connections or transfer tubes will
substantially reduce the air compressor and tool
performance.
Spray a small amount of soapy water around the area of
suspected leaks with a spray bottle. If bubbles appear,
repair, replace or re-seal the faulty component. Do not
over tighten any connections.
Monthly
Storage.
Before storing the unit for a long period, use an air blow
gun to clean all dust and debris from the air compressor.
Disconnect and coil the power cord up. Clean the filter
element and filter housing. Drain all moisture from the
tank. Pull the pressure relief valve to release all
pressure from the tank. Cover the entire unit to protect it
from moisture and dust.
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