Craftsman 919.167800 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 919.167800 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 919.167800 Owner's Manual

Oil lubricated stationary air compressors

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SEARS
GENERAL
MANUAL
IMPORTANT:
Read the Safety Guidelines
and
All Instructions
Carefully
Be-
fore Operating.
CRRFTSHRH
OIL LUBRICATED
STATIONARY
AIR COMPRESSORS
° SAFETY GUIDELINES
• ASSEMBLY
° OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• TROUBLESHOOTING
Record
in the spaces provided.
(1) The model numberwhich
can be found
on the maintenance
label on the front of
the air tank,
(2)
The code number which (:zin_Se t_und
on the foil label on the right side of the
air tank,
(3)
The Manufacturers
Number
(Mfg. No.)
(ASME code compressors
only) is
located on the metal data plate which is
welded onto the left side of the air tank.
(This data
plate
is painted
the same
color as the tank.)
Retain these numbers
for future
reference.
Model No.
Code No.
Mfg. No.
Sears,
Roebuck
and
Co.,
Hoffman
E_ates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
D20437
Rev. 0 2/15/00

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  • Page 1 SEARS GENERAL MANUAL CRRFTSHRH OIL LUBRICATED STATIONARY AIR COMPRESSORS Record in the spaces provided. (1) The model numberwhich can be found on the maintenance label on the front of the air tank, The code number which (:zin_Se t_und ° SAFETY GUIDELINES on the foil label on the right side of the •...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Page Page SAFETY GUIDELINES-GUIDELINES ..... 2 OPERATING PROCEDURES ....... 12 SAFETY GUIDELINES ..........MAINTENANCE ............ SPECIFICATIONS ........... Routine Maintenance Schedule ....... 13 ON-RECEIPT INSPECTION ........6 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ......14-16 GENERAL INFORMATION ........6 Air Filter-Inspection and Replacement .... 14 GLOSSARY .............
  • Page 3 IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD I: IN SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAM- AGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING THJS EQUIPMENT. RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE • iiiiii ilUUl HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT HAPPEN IT IS NORMAL FOR ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WITHIN THE ALWAYS OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR IN A WELL VENTI- MOTOR AND PRESSURE SWITCH TO SPARK.
  • Page 4 RISK FROM FLYING OBJECTS I....llllllllU WHAT CAN HAPPEN THE COMPRESSED AIR STREAM CAN CAUSE SOFT TISSUE ALWAYS WEAR ANS! 7.87.1 APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES WITH DAMAGE TO EXPOSED SKIN AND CAN PROPEL DIRT, CHIPS, SIDE SHIELDS WHEN USING THE COMPRESSOR. LOOSE PARTICLES AND SMALL OBJECTS AT HIGH SPEED, NEVER POINT ANY _OZZLE OR SPRAYER TOWARD ANY PART...
  • Page 5 RISK FROM MOVING PARTSi WHAT CAN HAPPEN "1' HOW TO PREVENT IT MOVING PARTS SUCH AS THE PULLEY, FLYWHEEL AND BELT NEVER O_ERATE THE COMPRESSOR WITH GUARDS OR CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF THEY COME INTO CONTACT COVERS WHICH ARE DAMAGED OR REMOVED. WITH YOU OR YOUR CLOTHING.
  • Page 6 Refer to Outfit Parts Bulletin for the specifications of your compressor, a fuse or circuit breaker that is the same rating as the branch circuit the air compressor is operated on. If e compressor is connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use dual element time delay fuses, as noted bulletin.
  • Page 7 CFM: Cubic feet per minute. When pressure drops to a certain low level will restart automatically. The low pressure SGFM: Standard cubic feet per minute; a unit of 1 the motor automatically re-starts is called measure of air delivery. i pressure." "cut- PSIG: Pounds per square inch gauge;...
  • Page 8: Location Of Air Compressor

    Air Compr_ Location of the Air Compressor _sor Anchoring Methods VIBRATIC CAN WEAKEN THE AIR THE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY DOES NOT TANK ANI 3AUSE AN EXPLOSION. THE PROVIDE ADEQUATE STABILITY OR COMPRE_ OR MUST BE PROPERLY SUPPORT FOR LIFTING THE UNIT. IF THE MOUNTEI kS ILLUSTRATED BELOW.
  • Page 9: Wiring Instructions

    Wiring Instructions Wiring r_ust be such that full motor nameplate voltage plus or_inus 10%, is available at the motor terminals If your compressor unit is not equipped with a plug-in during s_arting. Refer to local codes for recommended type power cord, perform electrical wiring according wire size_sfor correct wire size and maximum wire run;...
  • Page 10: Piping

    the main air line so that moisture cannot Piping enter the air line should not be smaller than the corn air discharge valve outlet. A Plastic or PVC pipe is not designed for use smaller line restrict the flow of air. If piping is over with compressed air.
  • Page 11: Additional Regulators And Controls

    Additional Regulators and Controls This required only once, before the air corn put into service. Since the air tank pressure is usually greater than that which is needed, a separate regulator is usually R¢ciieck compressor wiring. Make sure wires are sec_ lt!,e at all terminal connections.
  • Page 12 Before attaching an air hose or accessory, make If an air pres ]ure regulator is in use, open the sure the outlet valve is in the closed position. On regulator by Jming it clockwise. Adjust the units equipped with a pressure switch lever make regulator 1o 1 e correct pressure setting.
  • Page 13: Routine Maintenance Schedule

    UNIT CYCLES AUTOMATICALLY WHEN __iNG MAINTENANCE, YOU COULD BE POSEO TO VOLTAQE SOURCES. PA.TS. PERSONAL ,NJUR,ES ii , To ensure efficient operation and longer life of the air compressor" oQtfit, a routine maintenance schedule should be prepared and followed. The following routine maintenance sch_ble is geared to an outfit in a normal work- ing environment operating on a daily basis.
  • Page 14: Air Filter-Inspection And Replacement

    Air Filter - Inspection and Replacement Two Sta )ressor Units NOTE Viscosity Chart Keep the air filter clean at all times. Do not operate the compressor with the air filter Recomme_lde,€l Oil Room or removed. Ambient (API SG/C 0 Temperature A dirty air filter will not allow the compressor Heavy Duty) ..
  • Page 15: Safety Valvehnspection And Replacement

    Safety Valve - Inspection and Replacement T_rn _ompressor off, lock out the power supply, _lieve all air pressure from the tank. ve the belt guard. If the guard is plastic, IF THE SAFETY VALVE DOES NOT WORK the front of the belt guard by disengaging the., tps.
  • Page 16: Additional Service

    Motor Pulley and Flywheel Alignment TO restar . turn the ON/AUTO-OFF switch to 1 _N/AUTO position. (slide mount compressors only) NOTE Place a straight edge along the outside face of the If the tha compressor flywheel to check alignment of V-belt protector shuts the motor off 1...
  • Page 17 ;E F_'._ORNAMILNINGjFIE_¢IlvlR_yMA_EXF_OpS_2___ATTEMPTING AI_I'_I_PPA_T_uONRpCL UO_;_EScSEDAIF:II_OURCAENSD BLEED OFF ALL TANK AIR PRESSURE. i,ii PROBLEM CAUSE _i _ Excessivetank pressure- safety Pressure switch does not shut off motor M_ve the pressure switch [everto the "OFF" position. valve pops off (units with ON- Ifl_4the o utfit doesn't shut off, and the electrica con- when compressor reaches "cut-out"...
  • Page 18 PROBLEM CAUSE Motor will not run. Motor overload protection switch has off and reset switch by pressing tripped. on the end of the motor. If the trips, check for defective capacitor. Possible defective capacitor. Center for inspection or replace- Tank pressure exceeds pressure switch Motor Wilt i_lart automatically when tank...
  • Page 19 PROBLEM CAUSE Compressor is not supplying Loose belt, tension. enough air to operate accesso- Hole in hose. ries, (Continued) replace if required. Check valve restricted. clean or replace. Air leaks. hten fittings. (See "Air Leaks" section of "Trou- Knocking noise. Defective check valve.
  • Page 20 PROBLEM CAUSE Motor overheating. Too many motor starts per hour. Center. (Continued) Improper wiring gauge. Check _leC_rical hookup and installation data or con- suit Incorrect voltage. NOT_ Current style electric motors run relatively hol_i_r normal operating conditions, with reasonable compressor loading.
  • Page 21 21-ENG D20437 R ev. 0 2/15100...
  • Page 22 D20437 Rev. 0 2/15/00 22-ENG...
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  • Page 24 III IL!PI!III SE,4RS STATIONARY GENERAL :ORS MANUAL For the repair or replao_t parts need 7 am- 7 pm, 7_i_aysa week 1-SOO-36 PART When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the following information: Ill i_ ilql • Model Number • Part Number + Part Description 1-800-4-1_PAIR •...

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