Craftsman 15206 Air Compressor User Manual


 
OPERATING COMPRESSOR
TURNING COMPRESSOR ON
1. Pull and release the Air Release
Safety Valve to verify it does not stick.
2. Plug the power cord into a grounded
electrical outlet.
3. Press the Power Switch to the On
position.
4. Allow the Tank to fill to 85 PSi before
using. With the Air Compressor turned
on, operation is automatic and under
the control of the internal Pressure
Controller.
PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT
Set the appropriate air pressure output
for the air tool being used.
1. Turn the Pressure Adjustment knob
to the left to decrease output air
pressure, or to the right to increase the
output air pressure.
2. Read the air output pressure on the
Output Air Pressure Gauge.
USING THE A|R RELEASE
SAFETY VALVE
The Air Release Safety Valve isused
when tank decompression is needed
quickly and efficiently.
1. Press the Power Switch to the Off
position.
2. Pull on the Air Release Safety
Valve ring to release pressure
from the Tank.
3. When all pressure is released, let go
of the ring on the Air Release Safety Valve.
_ Slightly open the water
Drain Valve to blow air and moisture
out of the Tank. Opening it all the way
may cause it to be blown off.
To help prevent tank corrosion and keep
moisture out of the air used, the air tank
of the compressor should be drained daily.
1. Turn the air compressor off, as shown in
the shut down section of the quick
reference label.
2. Pull the ring on the safety valve to
release until pressure gauge reads less
than 20 psi, as shown in the shut down
section of the quick reference label.
3. Release the ring.
4. Rotate drain valve counterclockwise
to open, as shown in the shut down
section of the quick reference label.
5. Tilt tank to drain moisture from
tank into a suitable container.
NOTE: Condensate is a polluting material
and should be disposed of in
compliance with local regulations. If drain
valve is clogged, release all air pressure,
remove and clean valve, then reinstall.
EMPTY AIR AND CONDENSATION
The water Drain Valve is located underneath
the Air Tank. It must be used daily to
release all trapped moisture through its valve.
It will also get rid of any condensation that
may cause tank corrosion.
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