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Tools Needed for Unpacking
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socket wrench.
Grasp the handle and lift the air compressor out of the
carton. Remove the styrofoam and plastic brace.
--.xING INSTRUCTIONS
Note the plastic brace attached to the air compres-
sw by a hex screw. Using a
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socket wrench, remove
brace
SCreW' D scard botb the screw and the plastic
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn your compressor on its side.
2. Insert eyelet into rubber foot
3. Center hole in rubber foot over flat washer and hole in
bottom of unit Insert screw and tighten. Note: Longer
screws and flat washers are to be used under front
two feet only. Shorter screw is to be used on back foot
only. Continue this process until all three feet are on
Tools Needed for Assembly
A phillips screwdriver.
Installing rubber feet.
Enclosed with this compressor you will find three
screws, three rubber feet, three eyelets and two flat
washers. You will attach these to the bottom of the unit.
Herer to the air compressor diagram on page 10.
INSTALLATION AND STARTUP PROCEDURES
Location of the Air Compressor
Operate the air compressor in a dry, dean, cool and well
ventilated area. The air intake muffler must be kept clear
of obstructions which could reduce air delivery of the air
compressor. The air compressor pump and case are
designed to allow for proper cooling. Clean or blow off
dust or dirt that collects on air compressor. A clean air
compressor runs cooler and provides longer service.
The ventilation openings on your air compressor are
necessary to maintain proper operating temperature.
do not place rags or other containers on or near these
openings.
Extension Cords
Uj**® air ho?e instead 0*30 extension cord to avoid
voltage drop and power loss to the motor.
If you
must
use an extension cord 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 plug
on the compressor,
• in good condition.
• 50 feet or shorter.
• 12 gauge (AWG) or larger. (Wire si2e increases as
gauge number decreases.) 10 AWG and 8 AWG,
may also be used. Do not use 14 or 16 AWG.
Grounding Instructions
IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN A
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK IN THE
EVENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT, GROUNDING
5.f?iUCES THE
R,SK 0F SHOCK BY PRO-
escape wire tor the elec-
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CURRENT. THIS AIR COMPRESSOR
SL?ErtPR0PERLY GROUNDED READ
THE FOLLOWING.
1. The air compressor is designed for 120 volt operation
only and is equipped with a cord having a grounding
wire with an appropriate grounding plug. The plug
must ba used with an outlet that has been installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances (see figure 2). The outlet must have the
sameconfiguraltofi ®® the plug. DO NOT USE AN
ADAPTER.
2. Do not modify the plug that has been provided. If it
t?eSi.r?t Frt ^ available outlet, the correct outlet
should be installed by a qualified electrician.
3. Before each use, inspect the plug and cord. Do not
us© if thar© ©r© signs of damage.
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DANGER
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ELECTR|CAL shock, if REPAIR-
2Sn?.?.^EPLAC,NG CORD 0R PLUG, THE
grounding wire must be kept sepa-
RArE FR°M THE CURRENT CARRYING
^,RER'NEVEH CONNECT THE GROUND¬
ING WIRE TO A FLAT BLADE PLUG TER-
"IRAL- (THE GROUNDING WIRE HAS
SonF5^f*EEN ,NSULATION OR GREEN
INSULATION WITH A YELLOW STRIPE).
If these grounding instructions are not completely under-
or
,n doubt as to whether the compressor is
properly grounded, have the installation checked by a
qualified electrician.
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