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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Oil-Free
Air Compressor
(CP201)
PART NO. A05581 Rev. 0 6/04
Copyright © 2004 Delta Machinery
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols. Indicates an Indicates a imminently hazardous potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious inju
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save these instructions Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury and property damage. Read and understand all warnings and operation instructions before using this equipment. HAZARD WARNING: Risk of explosion or fire What Could Happen How To Prevent It It is normal for electrical contacts within Always operate the compressor in a well the motor and pressure switch to spark. ventilated area free of combustible materials, gasoli
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HAZARD WARNING: Risk of Bursting Air Tank: The following conditions could lead to a weakening of the tank, and result in a violent tank explosion and could cause property damage or serious injury. What Could Happen How To Prevent It 1. Failure to properly drain Drain tank daily or after each use. If tank develops a leak, replace it condensed water from tank, causing rust and thinning of the immediately with a new tank or replace the entire compressor. steel tank. 2. Modifications or attempted re
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HAZARD WARNING: Risk of Electrical Shock WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Never operate the compressor outdoors Your air compressor is powered by when it is raining or in wet conditions. electricity. Like any other electrically powered device, If it is not used properly Never operate compressor with it may cause electric shock. protective covers removed or damaged. Repairs attempted by unqualified Any electrical wiring or repairs required personnel can result in serious injury or on this produc
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HAZARD WARNING: RISK OF BURNS WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Touching exposed metal such as the Never touch any exposed metal parts on compressor during or immediately compressor head or outlet tubes, can after operation. Compressor will remain result in serious burns. hot for several minutes after operation. Do not reach around protective shrouds or attempt maintenance until unit has been allowed to cool. HAZARD WARNING: RISK FROM MOVING PARTS WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Moving parts s
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HAZARD WARNING: RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Unsafe operation of your air compressor Review and understand all instructions and warnings in this manual. could lead to serious injury or death to Become familiar with the operation and you or others. controls of the air compressor. Keep operating area clear of all persons, pets, and obstacles. Keep children away from the air compressor at all times. Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alc
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GLOSSARY Become familiar with these terms before operating the unit. CFM: Cubic feet per minute. SCFM: Standard cubic feet per minute; a unit of measure of air delivery. PSIG: Pounds per square inch gauge; a unit of measure of pressure. Code Certification: Products that bear one or more of the following marks: UL, CUL, ETL, CETL, CSA/US have been evaluated by OSHA certified independent safety laboratories and meet the applicable Underwriters Laboratories Standards for Safety. CSA: Electrical pr
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INSTALLATION HOW TO SET UP YOUR UNIT Location of the Air Compressor Locate the air compressor in a clean, dry and well ventilated area. The air compressor should be located at least 12" away from the wall or other obstructions that will interfere with the flow of air. The air compressor pump and shroud are designed to allow for proper cooling. The ventilation openings on the compressor are necessary to maintain proper operating temperature. Do not place rags or other containers on or near these
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Extension Cords Using extension cords is not recommended. The use of extension cords will cause voltage to drop resulting in power loss to the motor and overheating. Instead of using an extension cord, increase the working reach of the air hose by attaching another length of hose to its end. Attach additional lengths of hose as needed. 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
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OPERATION Know Your Air Compressor READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Description of Operation Become familiar with these controls before operating the unit. Auto/On/Off Switch: Set switch in AUTO/ON position to provide Tank automatic power to the pressure Pressure switch and OFF to remove power Outlet Ga
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Motor Overload Protector (not shown): The motor has an automatic reset 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. The compressor will automatically restart after the motor cools. The motor will automatically restart without warning if plugged in electrical outlet and "Auto/On/Off" switch is in the "AUTO/ON" position. How to Use Your Unit How to Stop: 1. Set the Aut
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How to Start: 1. Set the Auto/On/Off switch to "AUTO/ON" and allow tank pressure to build. Motor will stop when tank pressure reaches "cut-out" pressure. 2. Turn regulator knob clockwise until desired pressure is reached. The compressor is ready for use. NOTE: Always operate the air compressor in well-ventilated areas free of gasoline or other combustible vapors. If the compressor is being used to operate a sprayer DO NOT place near the spray area. MAINTENANCE Customer Responsibilities Daily o
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STORAGE Before you store the air compressor, make sure you do the following: 1. Review the "Maintenance" section on the preceding pages and perform scheduled maintenance as necessary. 2. Set the Auto/On/Off lever to "OFF". 3. Turn regulator knob counterclockwise and set the outlet pressure to zero. 4. Remove the air tool or accessory. 5. Pull ring on safety valve allowing air to bleed from the tank until tank pressure is approximately 20 psi. Release safety valve ring. 6. Drain water from air t
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TROUBLESHOOTING Performing repairs may expose voltage sources, moving parts or compressed air sources, moving parts or compressed air sources. Personal injury may occur. Prior to attempting any repairs, unplug the air compressor and bleed off all air tank air pressure. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Thermal Low voltage Extension cord is wrong overload length or gauge. Check protector cuts extension cord. out repeatedly Improper ventilation/ Operate compressor in a temperature too high well ventilated
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Operate safety valve Air leak from Possible defect in safety manually by pulling on ring. safety valve. valve. If valve still leaks, it should be replaced. Pressure reading It is normal for "some" If there is an excessive on the regulated pressure drop to occur. amount of pressure drop pressure gauge when the accessory is used, drops when an adjust the regulator following accessory is the instructions in the used. "Description of Operation" paragraph in the "Operation Se
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Motor will not Allow compressor to cool for Motor overheated run. approximately 30 minutes so thermal overload switch will reset. If unit still does not start, empty air from tank and refer to "Thermal overload protector cuts out repeatedly" information. Check fuse box for blown Fuse blown, circuit breaker fuse and replace as tripped. necessary. Reset circuit breaker. Do not use a fuse or circuit breaker with higher rating than that specified for your particular branch c
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LIMITED WARRANTY DELTA MACHINERY warrants to the original purchaser that all products covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship. Products covered under this warranty include air compressors, air tools, service parts, pressure washers, and generators, which have the following warranty periods: 3 YEARS - Limited warranty on 2-stage oil-free air compressor pumps that operate at 1725 RPM. 2 YEARS - Limited warranty on oil-lubricated air compressor pumps. 1 YEAR
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Manual de Instrucciones Compresor de Aire Sin Aceite (CP201) PART NO. A05581 Rev. 0 6/04 Copyright © 2004 Delta Machinery Para saber más acerca de las MÁQUINAS DELTA, visite ENGLISH: PÁGINA 1 nuestro sitio WEB en: www.deltamachinery.com. FRANÇAIS: PAGE 37 Por piezas, servicio garantía y cualquier otro tipo de asistencia, sírvase llamar al: 1-866-422-4286
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DEFINICIONES DE NORMAS DE SEGURIDAD SEGURIDAD Y PREVENCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS DEL EQUIPO: Para ayudar al reconocimiento de esta información, hemos utilizado los símbolos mostrados abajo. Sírvase leer el manual y prestar atención a dichas secciones. Indica una situación de Indica una situación inminente riesgo, la potencialmente cual, si no es evitada, causará la muerte peligrosa, la cual, si no es evitada, podría o lesiones serias. resultar en lesiones menores o moderadas. Usado sin el símbolo Indi
