Northern Industrial Tools 2 HP / 8 GALLON AIR COMPRESSOR Air Compressor User Manual


 
KNOW YOUR COMPRESSOR
Handle: Convenient handle allows for easy
transport of your air compressor.
Air Regulator: The air regulator controls the air flow
pressure. Turn regulator clockwise to increase air
pressure, counter-clockwise to decrease air pressure.
Air Chuck: Convenient quick disconnect air chuck
allows for fast easy connection to an air hose.
Tank Drain Valve: The Tank Drain Valve can be
opened to allow moisture and compressed air to be
released from the Air Tank.
WARNING! Tank Drain Valve should always be
opened slowly to avoid damage to equipment and
possible injury.
Air Filter: This heavy duty metal air filter keeps
your compressor running cleanly, by filtering
out impurities.
Oil Breather Cap: As the compressor motor
operates pressurized air must be released from the
crank case. The oil breather cap allows built up air
to escape, while shielding your air compressor from
airborne impurities.
Power Switch: The red tipped power switch turns
the air compressor on and off. When switch is
pulled up, compressor is turned ON. When switch is
pulled down, compressor is turned OFF.
Note: Always make sure that compressor Power
Switch is in the OFF position before
performing any maintenance or plugging the
compressor into a power supply
.
Pressure Gauges: These dual gauges indicate the
amount of air pressure built up in the air tank, as well
as the air pressure being delivered to the air chuck.
Safety Valve: The Safety Valve device relieves
pressure from the
Air Tank in the event of excessive
pressure build up.
The Safety Valve is preset at
factory. Do not attempt to make any adjustments to
the Safety Valve. Periodically pull ring on the Safety
Valve end to check that it is working properly.
Air Tank: Powder coated steel tank, with a 8 gallon
capacity, stores the compressed air until it is needed.
GETTING STARTED
Before operating your tool, check the contents of the
box to make sure you have everything you will need.
Items included in the box:
Air Compressor
Air Filter
Oil Breather Cap
Bottle of Oil
Wheels (2)
Mounting Hardware for Wheels
Owner’s Manual
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Before performing any assembly or
maintenance make sure compressor is turned off
and unplugged from the power supply.
Installing the Wheels
1. Locate the wheels, hex bolts, washers, and
wheel nuts.
2.
Insert hex bolt through center hole in wheel rim.
3. Insert the hex bolt, with wheel in place, through
the hole located in the lower rear of the air
compressor frame.
4. Slide washer onto the end of bolt which you have
just pushed through the air compressor frame.
5. Securely tighten bolt in place with the wheel nut.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 6 for remaining wheel.
(See Figure 2)
Air
Chuck
Handle
Air Regulator
Tank Drain Valve
Air Filter
Pressure
Gauges
Figure 1. Air Compressor
Air Tank
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