13 – English
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard
or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Always release all pressure, disconnect from power
supply, and allow unit to cool to the touch before
cleaning or making repairs on the air compressor.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastIc which may
result in serious personal injury.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
See Figure 8, page 17.
Loosen the four screws securing the cover to the unit.
Lift the cover off and set aside.
Loosen the screw securing the air filter housing to the
motor until the housing can be removed.
Remove the screw and the back from the air filter housing
and set aside.
Remove the foam filter from the air filter housing. Wash
with warm, soapy water and rinse clean. Set aside and
allow to dry completely.
Reinstall the air filter, then replace the back on the
housing.
NOTE:
Do not run the motor without the air filter installed.
Doing so will cause premature wear to the motor.
Replace air filter housing on motor and reinstall screw.
Tighten securely.
Replace the cover of the unit. Reinstall screws and tighten
securely.
REPLACING GAUGES, QUICK CONNECT
COUPLERS OR SAFETY VALVE
See Figure 9, page 17.
Pull the pressure regulator knob straight up and remove.
Remove four screws securing the console cover. Remove
cover and set aside.
Using an adjustable wrench, remove the item(s) to be
replaced (gauges, quick connect couplers, and/or safety
valve) from the regulator manifold.
Apply pipe sealant to new part(s) and then install new
parts on manifold. Tighten securely.
NOTE:
If replacing gauges, make sure to orient new
gauges correctly for reading.
Reinstall console cover and replace screws. Tighten
securely.
NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS START ON PAGE 16 AFTER
FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.
This product has a 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee Policy, as well
as a Three-year Limited Warranty. For Warranty and Policy details,
please go to www.RIDGID.com or call (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.
