Machine Storage - Grizzly G0954 Owner's Manual

Machine Storage

All machinery will develop serious rust problems
and corrosion damage if it is not properly prepared
for storage. Use the steps in this section to ensure
that your machine remains in good condition.
To bring machine out of storage, perform the Test
Run beginning on Page 18.
Eye injury hazard! Always
wear safety glasses when
handling pressurized air
system.
Items Needed
Cleaner/Degreaser ............................ As Needed
Rags .................................................. As Needed
Tarp or Plastic Sheet ......................................... 1
T23951—Blue Tarp 8' x 10'
Made of woven polyethylene, these tarps are
weather and tear resistant. They have UV lamina-
tion, heat-sealed seams, grommets, and rein-
forced edging with strong poly rope inside the
hem on all four sides.
Figure 46. T23951 Blue Tarp 8' x 10'.
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To prepare machine for storage:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
Releasing air through safety relief valve
can be extremely loud. Protect hearing with
ANSI-approved hearing protection while
performing following step.
2.
Use safety relief valve to reduce tank pres-
sure to less than 10 PSI.
3.
Open drain valve to drain any condensation
from tank.
4.
Close output port shut-off valve.
Qty
5.
Disconnect conduits from output port.
6.
Clean machine.
7. Close drain valve.
8. Cover machine with tarp or plastic sheet that
will keep out dust and resist liquid or mois-
ture. If machine will be stored in/near direct
sunlight, use cover that will block UV rays.
Model G0954/55/56/57 (Mfd. Since 11/21)
Do not use a flammable
cleanser to clean machine.
Compressor components
often produce sparks that
could ignite once machine
is connected to power and
turned ON.