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Air Compressor Pump (not shown):Compressesairintotheairtank.Workingair
is not available until the compressor has raised the air tank pressure above that
required at the air outlet.
Drain Valve: The drain valve is located at the base of the
Drain
Valve
air tank and is used to drain condensation at the end of
each use.
Check Valve:Whentheaircompressorisoperating,the
check valve is "open", allowing compressed air to enter
theairtank.Whentheaircompressorreaches"cutout"pressure,thecheck
valve "closes", allowing air pressure to remain inside the air tank.
Pressure Release Valve: The pressure
Pressure
Release
Valve
release valve located on the side of the
pressure switch, is designed to
automatically release compressed air from
the compressor head and the outlet tube
when the air compressor reaches "cut-out"
pressure or is shut off. The pressure
release valve allows the motor to restart
freely.Whenthemotorstopsrunning,air
will be heard escaping from this valve for a
few seconds. No air should be heard
leaking when the motor is running or after
the unit reaches "cut-out" pressure.
Motor Overload Protector: The motor has
a thermal overload protector. If the motor overheats
for any reason, the overload protector will shut off the motor. The motor must be
allowed to cool down before restarting. To restart:
1. Set the Auto/Off switch to "Off" and unplug unit.
2. Allow the motor to cool.
3. Depress the red reset button on the motor.
4. Plug the power cord into the correct branch circuit receptacle.
5. Set the Auto/Off switch to "Auto" position.
Air Intake Filter (not shown): This filter is designed to clean air coming into the
pump. This filter must always be clean and ventilation openings free from obstruc-
tions. See Maintenance.
HOW TO USE YOUR UNIT
How to Stop
Set the Auto/Off switch to "Off".
Before Starting
Do not operate this unit until you read this instruction manual
for safety, operation and maintenance instructions.
Break-in Procedure
Risk of property damage. Serious damage may result if the
following break-in instructions are not closely followed.
This procedure is required before the air compressor is put into service and when
the check valve or a complete compressor pump has been replaced.
1. Make sure the Auto/Off switch is in the "Off" position.
2. Check oil level in pump. See Oil paragraph in the Maintenance section for
instructions.