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Instruction ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 27
FRANÇAIS: PAGE 53
manual
Model
C3551
Direct Drive
Oil Lube
Portable Air Compressor
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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 a potentially Indicates an hazardous situation imminently hazardous which, if not avoided, may result in minor situation which, if not avoided, will result
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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 Always operate the compressor in a It is normal for electrical contacts well ventilated area free of combustible within the motor and pressure switch to materials, gasolin
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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 Failure to properly drain condensed Drain tank daily or after each use. water from tank, causing rust and If tank develops a leak, replace it immediately with a new tank or replace thinning of the steel tank. the entire compressor. Modifications or attempted re
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HAZARD WARNING: Risk from Flying Objects What Could Happen How To Prevent It The compressed air stream can cause Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses with side shields when soft tissue damage to exposed skin and can propel dirt, chips, loose using the compressor. particles, and small objects at high Never point any nozzle or sprayer speed, resulting in property damage or toward any part of the body or at other personal injury. people or animals. Always turn the compressor off an
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HAZARD WARNING: Risk to Breathing What Could Happen How To Prevent It The compressed air directly from your Air obtained directly from the compressor compressor is not safe for breathing. should never be used to supply air for The air stream may contain carbon human consumption. In order to use air monoxide, toxic vapors, or solid produced by this compressor for breathing, particles from the tank. Breathing these suitable filters and in-line safety contaminants can cause serious injury equi
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HAZARD WARNING: Risk of Falling What Could Happen How To Prevent It Always operate compressor in a stable A portable compressor can fall from a table, workbench, or roof causing secure position to prevent accidental damage to the compressor and could movement of the unit. Never operate compressor on a roof or other elevated result in serious injury or death to the operator. position. Use additional air hose to reach high locations. HAZARD WARNING: Risk of Serious Injury or Property Damage
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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, have been evaluated by OSHA certified independent safety laboratories and meet the applicable Underwriters Laboratories Standards for Safety. Cut-In Pressure: Wh
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+ ASSEMBLY To Add Oil To Pump DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS AIR COMPRESSOR WITHOUT FIRST ADDING OIL TO THE CRANKCASE. Serious damage can result from even limited operation unless filled with oil and broken in correctly. Make sure to closely follow initial start-up procedures. COMPRESSORS ARE SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL. A small amount of oil may be present in the pump upon receipt of the air compressor. This is due to plant testing and does not mean the pump contains oil. Multi-Viscosity motor
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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 filter must be kept clear of obstructions which could reduce air flow to the air compressor. � The air compressor requires fresh air flow for proper cooling. DO NOT ALLOW THE COMPRESSOR TO GET WET. GROUNDIN
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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 pl
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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. On/Auto/Off Switch (A): Turn this switch "ON/AUTO" to provide automatic A B power to the pressure switch and "OFF" to remove power at the end o
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Drain Valve (I): The drain valve is I located at the base of the air tank and is used to drain condensation at the end of each use. Cooling System (not shown): This compressor contains an advanced design cooling system. At the heart of this cooling system is an engineered fan. It is perfectly normal for this fan to blow air over the pump head, cylinder sleeve, and crankcase. You know the cooling system is working when air is being expelled. Air Compressor Pump (not shown): Compresses
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How to Use Your Unit How to Stop: 1. Set the On/Auto/Off lever to "OFF". Before Starting Break-in Procedure 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 On/Auto/Off lever is in the "OFF" position. 2. Check oil level in pump. See "Oil" paragraph in the "Maintenance" section for instruc
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How to Start: 1. Turn the On/Auto/Off lever to "ON/AUTO" and allow tank pressure to build. Motor will stop when tank pressure reaches "cut-out" pressure. 2. Pull the regulator knob out and turn clockwise to increase pressure. When the desired pressure is reached push knob in to lock in place. 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
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How to transport unit The unit has a handle (a) for carrying and a handle (b) for pulling. 1. Grasp carrying handle (a) to lift unit. a b 2. Slide handle (b) out until it locks into place. a b 3. Pull unit as shown, do not push unit. NOTE: When transporting do not lift the unit to the point where it would tip over backwards. IMPORTANT: Only use pulling handle to pull unit, use the carrying handle to lift and carry unit. 16- ENG A16759
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MAINTENANCE Customer Responsibilities Daily Before Every Every Every Every or after each 160 100 8 40 each use hours hours hours hours use Check Safety Valve ● Drain Tank ● Oil Leaks ● Check Oil ● Change Oil ● 1 Air Filter ● 1- more frequent in dusty or humid conditions Unit cycles automatically when power is on. When performing maintenance, you may be exposed to voltage sources, compressed air, or moving parts. Personal injuries can occur. Before performing any maintenance or repair,
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+ 5. Drain water from air tank by opening drain valve (counter-clockwise) on bottom of tank. NOTE: Tilt tank to drain tank completely. Water will condense in the air tank. If not drained, water will corrode and weaken the air tank causing a risk of air tank rupture. 6. After the water has been drained, close the drain valve (clockwise). The air compressor can now be stored. NOTE: If drain valve is plugged, release all air pressure. The valve can then be removed, cleaned, then reinstalled.
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Air Filter - Inspection and Replacement Hot surfaces. Risk of burn. Compressor heads are exposed when filter cover is removed. Allow compressor to cool prior to servicing. A dirty air filter will not allow the compressor to operate at full capacity. Keep the air filter clean at all times. 1. Remove the air filter cover. 2. Remove the air filter from filter cover. IMPORTANT: Do not operate the compressor with the air filter removed. 3. Place new air filter into filter cover. Refer to th
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Unit cycles automatically when power is on. When doing Maintenance, you may be exposed to voltage sources, compressed air or moving parts. Personal injuries can occur. Before performing any Maintenance or repair, unplug the compressor and bleed off all air pressure. ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OPERATIONS NOT LISTED MUST BE PERFORMED BY TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Before servicing: � Unplug or disconnect electrical supply to the air compressor. � Bleed tank of pressure
