RIDGID OF150200A Operator's Manual page 12

OPERATION
WARNING:
If air leaks after the ring has been released or if
the valve is stuck and cannot be actuated by the
ring, do not use the air compressor until the safety
valve has been replaced. Use of the air compressor
in this condition could result in serious personal
injury.
DRAINING THE TANKS
See Figures 8 - 9, page 17.
To help prevent tank corrosion and keep moisture out of the
air used, the air tanks of the compressor should be drained
daily.
To drain:
 Turn the air compressor off and disconnect the plug from
the power supply.
 Pull the ring on the pressure relief valve to release air until
tank pressure gauge reads less than 20 psi.
 Release the ring.
 Turn the drain valves 90° counterclockwise to the open
position.
 Tilt tanks to drain moisture from tanks into a suitable
container.
NOTE: Condensate is a polluting material and should be
disposed of in compliance with local regulations.
 If a drain valve is clogged, release all air pressure, remove
and clean valve, then reinstall.
WARNING:
Unplug the air compressor and release all air from
the tanks before servicing. Failure to depressurize
tanks before attempting to remove valve could
cause serious personal injury.
 Turn the drain valves 90° clockwise to the closed position.
WARNING:
RISK OF BURSTING. All compressed air
tanks have a limited lifespan. The lifespan can
be affected by a number of factors, including
operating conditions of the air compressor, proper
maintenance of the tank, and unauthorized repairs
and modifications. Since deterioration of the tank
can occur internally with no outward signs, the
air tank(s) on this compressor MUST be removed
from service by the end of the year shown on the
data label. Use of the air compressor after this
date increases the risk of an air tank rupture, which
could result in serious personal injury.
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