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Effective date: 28-Sep-07
MAINTENANCE
User Guide
CustomAir
®
by RAMVAC®
Inspect Dryer
1. Operate the compressor until the pressure of the tank
reaches at least 45 psi.
2. Turn the compressor off with the Power button on
the C1 Control.
3. Carefully open the tank petcock .
4. If no water drains from the tank when the valve is opened the
dryer is working and go to step 6.
5. If water drains from the tank when the valve is opened the
dryer is not working. See “Dryer Service Procedure” on web
at
www.ramvac.com
or contact
RAMVAC
®
at 1-800-572-6822.
6. Return compressor to service.
Test Safety Valves
1. Run compressor until 45 psi shows on the gauge.
2. While the compressor is still running, pull ring on safety valve.
Note: A loud burst of escaping air will be heard when air is
released from the safety valve.
3. If no air comes out of safety valve, the valve is defective and valve
must be replaced immediately.
Caution:
Bleed air from system before servicing.
4. Repeat procedure for each safety valve. (one for each head plus
one at tank inlet)
5. Return compressor to service.
Test Compressor for Leaks
1. Close valve to facility plumbing.
2. Run compressor until it shuts off at 100 psi.
3. Turn compressor off with the power button on the C1 Control.
4. Let compressor set for 5 minutes.
5. If the pressure drop is more than 5 psi in a 5 minute time period,
leaks must be repaired.
6. Repair if needed.
7. Open valve to facility plumbing.
8. Return compressor to service.
Tank Petcock
C1 Control
Pressure Gauge
Safety Valve
Safety Valve
Safety Valve
