8-ENG
D23708
Location of the Air Compressor
Your compressor comes to you completely assembled
and ready for use. Operate the air compressor in a dry,
clean, cool and well ventilated area. The air compressor
pump and case are designed to allow for proper cooling.
Clean or blow off dust or dirt that collects on the air
compressor. A clean air compressor runs cooler and
provides longer service. The ventilation openings on your
air compressor are necessary to maintain proper operat-
ing temperature. Do not place rags or other containers on
or near these openings.
Voltage and Circuit Protection
See specification chart on page 5.
Extension Cords
Use extra air hose instead of an extension cord to avoid
voltage drop and power loss to the motor.
If an extension cord must be used, be sure it is:
•
a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding
plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug
on the compressor
•
in good condition
•
no longer than 50 feet
•
14 gauge (AWG) or larger. (Wire size increases as
gauge number decreases.) 12 AWG, 10 AWG and 8
AWG may also be used. DO NOT USE 16 OR 18
AWG.
Grounding Instructions
The air compressor is equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with an appropriate grounding plug. The
plug must be used with an outlet that has been installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances. The outlet must have the same configuration
as the plug. See illustration.
DO NOT USE AN ADAPT-
ER.
Inspect the plug and cord before each use. Do not use if
there are signs of damage.
IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN
ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! IN THE EVENT
OF A SHORT CIRCUIT, GROUNDING REDUCES
THE RISK OF SHOCK BY PROVIDING AN ES-
CAPE WIRE FOR THE ELECTRIC CURRENT.
THIS AIR COMPRESSOR MUST BE PROPERLY
GROUNDED.
Do not modify the plug that has been provided. If it does
not fit the available outlet, the correct outlet should be
installed by a qualified electrician.
If repairing or replacing cord or plug, the grounding wire
must be kept separate from the current-carrying wires.
Never connect the grounding wire to a flat blade plug
terminal. The grounding wire has insulation with an outer
surface that is green - with or without yellow stripes.
If these grounding instructions are not completely under-
stood, or if in doubt as to whether the compressor is
properly grounded, have the installation checked by a
qualified electrician.
Additional Regulators and
Controls
Since the air tank pressure is usually greater than that
which is needed, a separate regulator is usually employed
to control the air pressure ahead of any individual air driven
device.
Separate air transformers which combine the function of air
regulation, moisture and dirt removal should be used
where applicable.
NOTE
It is not uncommon for the air tank
to contain some water from the
testing of the tank at the factory.
INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
