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How to shut down
1.
Set the pressure switch (C) to the
OFF
position.
2.
Unplug the power cord (K).
3.
Reduce the pressure in the tank through the outlet hose. Pulling the safety valve ring (D) and keeping it open
will also reduce the pressure in the tank.
TM
MC
CAUTION!
Escaping air and moisture can propel debris that may cause eye injury. Wear
safety goggles when opening the drain valve.
WARNING!
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.
WARNING!
Risk of unsafe operation. Unit cycles automatically when power is on. When
performing maintenance, you may be exposed to voltage sources, compressed air or moving
parts. Personal injuries can occur. Before performing any maintenance or repair, disconnect
power source from the compressor and bleed off all air pressure.
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.
NOTE:
Refer to
To drain tank
, page 19.
Daily
Check
the oil
Check the oil level in the pump through the oil sight glass. The pump oil level must be
within the red circle. Do not overfill or underfill.
Daily
Check
the valve
Pull/activate the safety 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
contaminating the pump, the filter should be cleaned frequently and replaced on
a regular basis. Clean the foam filter by immersing it in warm, soapy water. Dry
thoroughly after.
Weekly
Test for
leaks
Check that all connections are tight. Small leaks in 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 air compressor, do the following:
•
Drain tank (see
Operating Instructions
paragraph in the
Maintenance
section of
this manual for the correct procedure).
•
Use an air blow gun to clean all dust and debris from the compressor.
•
Disconnect and wind up the power cord.
•
Drain all moisture from the tank.
•
Pull the pressure safety valve to release all pressure from the tank.
•
Cover the entire unit to protect it from moisture and dust.
•
Store the air compressor in a clean and dry location.
•
In cold weather, store the compressor in a warm building when it is not in use.
This will reduce problems related to starting the motor and the freezing of water
condensation.
Prior to
storing
MAINTENANCE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
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