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PANCAKE AIR COMPRESSOR
2 HP - 4 GALLON
Model 95499
ASSEMbLy ANd OPERAtION INStR uCtIONS
CAutION!
your Warranty Is Voided If:
a. you do not put compressor oil in the Compressor’s crankcase prior to its first use.
Before each use, check the oil level. Never run the Compressor with low or no compressor oil.
Running the Compressor with low or no oil will permanently damage the unit.
b. you drop the Air Compressor.
Always lift the Air Compressor using its Handle.
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SPECIfICA tIONS Electrical Requirements 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 2 HP Motor / 3400 RPM 14 Rated Amps Power Cord Type: 14 AWG x 3 C x 6’10-1/2” Long Power Plug Type: 3 Prong Grounded Pressure Switch Type: ON/OFF (Pull/Push) Compressor Style Pancake Round Tank Pump Style Single Cylinder Maximum Air Pressure 115 PSI Air Flow Capacity 5.8 SCFM @ 40 PSI 4.4 SCFM @ 90 PSI Auto Turn On/Shut Off Pressure On @ 85 PSI / Pressure Off @ 115 PSI Air Tank Capacity 4 Gallons Air Outlet Size 1/4”-18 NPT Female Threads
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PERSONAL SAfEty 1. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating an air tool. do not use an air tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating air tools may result in serious personal injury. 2. dress properly. do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving p
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SERVICE 1. t ool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. 2. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. follow instruc - tions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. SPECIfIC SAfEty R uLES ANd PRECA utIONS 1. CAu
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6. Make sure all tools and equipment used with the Air Compressor are rated to the appropriate capacity. Do not use any tool or equipment that does not operate from 85 PSI to 115 PSI. 7. drain the Air Compressor every day. Do not allow excessive moisture to build up inside the Air Compressor’s Tank. Do not open the Drain Valve (54) with more than 10 PSI of air pressure in the Tank. Do not unscrew the Drain Valve so that more than four threads are showing. 8. Avoid injury. Never direct
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SAVE tHESE INStR uCtIONS GROuNdING WARNING! Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. do not use the tool if the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service facil- ity before use. If the plug will not fit the out
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SyMbOLOGy Double Insulated Canadian Standards Association Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Volts Alternating Current V~ Amperes A No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM) n xxxx/min. 0 uNPACKING When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List on page 13 are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. SKU 95499 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7
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ASSEMbLy INStR uCtIONS 1. CAutION! Always make sure the Compressor’s Pressure Switch (63) is in its “St OP” position prior to performing any service, maintenance, or cleaning of the Compressor. REGuLAt OR AIR COMPRESSOR tO t OOL WAtER OILER fIGuRE C fIL tER 2. t o extend the life of your tools and equipment, it is recommended that you install an oiler and water filter in-line with the Air Outlet Valve (67) of the Air Compressor. (See figure C.) AIR OutLEt 3. Prior to using the Air Compres
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PRE-St ARt INStR uCtIONS – Adding Compressor Oil 1. IMPORt ANt! Prior to first using the Compressor, the Compressor MuSt be filled with a high quality S.A.E. 15W-30W grade non-detergent compressor oil. fIGuRE E OIL bREAtHER CAP (24) OIL SIGHt GLASS (21) dESIREd LEVEL 2. To do so, unscrew and remove the Oil Breather Cap (24). Pour approximately 1/2 quart of compressor oil into the Oil Breather Cap hole. do not overfill. (See figure E.) 3. Observe the level of compressor oil through the Oil
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OPERAtING INStR uCtIONS t o Start the Compressor: PRESSuRE SWItCH t OOL PRESSuRE (63) GAuGE (65) REGuLAt OR (66) Att ACH AIR HOSE HERE t ANK PRESSuRE GAuGE (62) AIR OutLEt VALVE (67) SAfEty RELEASE VALVE (61) fIGuRE f t ANK dRAIN VALVE (54) 1. Check to make sure the Air Tank’s Drain Valve (54), located at the bottom of the Air Tank (50), is fully closed. Pull on the Safety release valve to verify that it is unstuck. (See figure f .) 2. Turn the Air Outlet Valve (67) to its closed position
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t o Stop the Compressor: 1. Push down on the Pressure Switch (63) to its “St OP” position. (See figure f .) 2. Unplug the Air Compressor from its electrical outlet. 3. Squeeze the trigger on the pneumatic tool to release any remaining air pressure from the tool. Then disconnect the air hose from the tool, and store the tool in a clean, dry, safe location out of reach of children. Turn the Air Outlet Valve (67) to its closed position. 4. Disconnect the other end of the air hose from the Comp
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tROubLESHOO tING Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Compressor will not start. 1. Blown fuse or circuit breaker tripped. 1. Replace or reset fuse/circuit breaker. 2. Loose electrical connections. 2. Make sure Compressor is plugged into a working, 120 volt, grounded, electrical outlet. 3. Bad Capacitors. 3. Replace capacitors. Low pressure. 1. Restricted air filter. 1. Replace air filter. 2. Defective check valve. 2. Have a qualified service technician replace check valve. 3. Air leak in
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PARtS LISt ANd ASSEMbL y dIAGRAM Part description Part description Part description 1 Plastic Cowling 24 Oil Breather Cap 47 Exhaust Pipe Assy. 2 Spring Washer 25 Spring Washer (#8) 48 Non-Return Valve Assy. 3 Washer (#5) 26 Washer (#8) 49 Unload Pipe Assy. 4 Pan Head Screw (M5 x 14) 27 Screw (M8 x 20) 50 Tank 5 Turbo Fan 28 Connecting Rod 51 Nut (M6) 6 Screw (M5 x 15) 29 Piston 52 Rubber Foot 7 Motor Rear Cover 30 Circlip (#12) 53 Screw (M6 x 20) 8 Wave Washer 31 Piston Pin 54 Tank Drain Valve
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LIMItEd 1 yEAR / 90 d Ay WARRANty Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of one year from date of purchase that the tank is free of defects in materials and workman- ship (90 days if used by a professional contractor or if used as rental equipment). Harbor Freight Tools also warrants to the original purchaser, for a period of ninety days from date of purchase
