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AIR COMPRESSOR
MODELS G0466/G0469
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © JULY, 2005 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................2 Foreword ...........................................................................................2 Contact Info .......................................................................................2 MACHINE DATA SHEET ..................................................................3 SECTION 1: SAFETY .........................................................................
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INTRODUCTION Foreword Contact Info We are proud to offer the Model G0466/ If you have any comments regarding this G0469 Grizzly Air Compressors. These manual, please write to us at the following models are part of a growing Grizzly fam- address: ily of fine power tools. When used accord- ing to the guidelines set forth in this man- Grizzly Industrial, Inc. ual, you can expect years of trouble-free, C/O Technical Documentation enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly’s P.O. Box 2069 commitment
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MACHINE DATA SHEET Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901 AIR COMPRESSOR MODEL G0466/G0469 MODEL G0466 G0469 1 HORSEPOWER 1 ⁄2 2 AMPERAGE 8A 14A TANK VOLUME 4 Gal 4 Gal MAXIMUM PSI 125 125 CFM @40 PSI 3.1 4.5 CFM @90 PSI 2.2 3.6 SHIPPING 44 lbs. 64 lbs. WEIGHT MACHINE 42 lbs. 60 lbs. WEIGHT -3- Model G0466/G0469 Air Compressors
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SECTION 1: SAFETY For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Equipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazard- ous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention meas
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7. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS 17. REDUCE THE RISK OF AWAY. Keep all children and visitors UNINTENTIONAL FIRING. DO NOT a safe distance from the work area. carry tool with hand on trigger and disconnect from air when not in use. 8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF. Use padlocks, master switches, and 18. USE PROPER AIR HOSE for the remove start switch keys. Shut off air tool. Make sure your air hose is in supply before leaving shop. good condition and is long enough to reach your work without str
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Additional Safety Instructions for Air Compressors 1. AIR NOZZLE. Never aim an air noz- 6. AIR HOSE. Make sure your air hose zle directly at yourself or others. has a PSI rating exceeding the maxi- Compressed air can break the skin, mum PSI of your compressor, is in or enter the bloodstream through soft good condition, and is long enough tissue or a cut, and cause a stroke or to reach your work without stretching. death. Make sure the air lines and power cord do not come in contact with
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SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Plug/Receptacle Type 110V Operation Plug Type ..............NEMA 5-15 (Figure 1) Serious personal injury could occur if you connect the machine to the power source before you have com- pleted the set up process. DO NOT connect the machine to the power source until instructed to do so. Figure 1. Typical type 5-15 plug and Amperage Draw receptacle. The motors on the air compressors will draw the following amps: G0466 Motor Draw ...................... 8 Amps G
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Grounding Extension Cords In the event of an electrical short, ground- The use of extension cords can cause ing reduces the risk of electric shock. The power loss and overheating in air com- grounding wire in the power cord must pressors. When possible, locate the air be properly connected to the grounding compressor where it can be plugged into prong on the plug; likewise, the outlet an outlet without the use of an extension must be properly installed and grounded. cord, and use an addition
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SECTION 3: SET UP Unpacking NOTICE Never run this compressor without a full oil reservoir. The oil provides Your air compressor left our warehouse in lubrication to the cylinder rings, a carefully packed crate or box. If you dis- which deliver the compressed air. cover the air compressor is damaged after Severe damage to the internal mov- you have signed for delivery, please imme- ing parts can occur if there is not diately call Customer Service at (570) 546- adequate oil flow. Check the
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Placement When determining where to set up the air compressor in the shop or when tak- ing the air compressor to a job site, an important consideration is access to an adequate and properly fused power supply. Refer to SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS for the needs of your particular compressor. Place the compressor on a solid and Do not place the compressor next to level surface. Make sure that the hoses flammable liquids or gas! The com- attached to your pneumatic device are pressor m
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SECTION 4: OPERATIONS Operation Safety Starting To start the air compressor: 1. Place the compressor on a solid, level surface with access to a properly fused power supply. DO NOT oper- ate the compressor in an environment where there are explosive, flammable, or caustic fumes or gases. 2. Make sure the compressor switch is in the OFF position (lever with red cap shown in Figure 4) before connecting Long term exposure to this machine to the power supply. may cause hearing loss. To prote
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6. Close the drain valve (Figure 5) to Line Pressure allow the tank to build up pressure. Regulation The air tool that you attach to the air compressor should have a preferred PSI operating level. Set the pressure to be delivered to the tool according to the required level of the tool. To control the air supply to your tool: Figure 5. Drain valve. 1. Adjust the air control knob, shown in Figure 8, to set the PSI that will be 7. Check the tank pressure gauge delivered to your tool. Turn
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1 3. Connect an air line with a ⁄4" NPT plug Connecting Tools to the quick-connect coupler on the air compressor shown in Figure 9. 1 Note: There are many styles of ⁄4" NPT When choosing air tools, consider the quick connect couplers. If the quick amount of air used (cubic feet per min- connect coupler included with the com- ute or CFM) by the tool. Nailers and pressor does not fit the plug on your air staple guns have a low CFM requirement hose, purchase a matched set at your because
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Storage Failure to unplug the air compres- sor before storage may result in the When storing your air compressor, fol- compressor running continuously, low these guidelines: causing overheating, damage to the compressor, and possibly a fire. 1. Turn the compressor switch lever to OFF. 2. Unplug the compressor. 3. Turn the regulator counterclockwise to Water will condense in the air com- set the line pressure to zero. pressor tank. Water left in the tank can cause the tank to weaken and 4
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SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE If the compressor is used on a daily basis, Schedule perform the following checks each week. Weekly 1. Blow dirt and dust off of the air filter (Figure 10), then re-install. Operating this equipment has the potential to cause eye injury and hearing loss. Always wear eye and ear protection when operating an air compressor. Be certain the safety Figure 10. Air filter foam element. protection you wear meet the appro- priate standards of the American 2. Check for loose
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Monthly Pressure Safety After the first 50 working hours or 30 days, perform the following maintenance: Valve 1. Change the oil in the air compressor pump as described in Changing Oil on The pressure safety valve prevents dam- Page 20. age to the tank by releasing pressure when the tank reaches maximum capacity. Quarterly After every 300 working hours or 3 months, To check the pressure safety valve: perform the following maintenance: 1. Locate the pressure safety valve shown 1. Change th
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Maintenance Notes This page is for tracking oil changes and other maintenance proce- Date dures to ensure that they are performed at the scheduled intervals. -17- Model G0466/G0469 Air Compressors
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SECTION 6: SERVICE This section is provided for your convenience—it is not a substitute for the Grizzly Service Department. If you need help troubleshooting, replacing parts, or you are unsure of how to perform the procedures in this section, then feel free to call our Technical Support at (570) 546-9663. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Motor will not start. 1. Tank already pressurized. 1. Motor will not start if tank is fully pressurized. 2. Thermal overload switch
