DeVilbiss FA153 Owner's Manual

PERMANENTLY LUBRICATED AIR COMPRESSOR
SPECIFICATION CHART
MODEL NO.
Horsepower
SCFM @ 40 psig
SCFM @ 90 psig
Cut-In
Cut-Out
Bore
Stroke
Voltage/Hertz/ Phase
Minimum Branch Circuit
Requirement
*Fuse Type
Amperage at Max. Load
Tank Size
*A circuit breaker is preferred. Use only a fuse or
circuit breaker that is the same rating as the branch
circuit the air compressor is operated on. If the air
compressor is connected to a circuit protected by
fuses, use quick acting fuses.
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 informa-
tion, we use the symbols to the
right. Please read the manual and
pay attention to these sections.
Call our Toll Free Number 1-800-888-2468, Ext 2, then 1, to obtain the location of the nearest Authorized Service
Center for ordering repair parts and for warranty repairs.
When ordering repair parts from your local Authorized Service Center, always give the following information:
• Model number of your compressor
• Part number and description of the item you wish to purchase
MGP-FA153A 10/1/97
OWNERS MANUAL FOR
(For Home Use Only)
MODEL NO.
FA153
FAC153
FA153 FAC153
1.5 -----
4.0 4.0
2.9 2.9
100 PSI 100 PSI
125 PSI 125 PSI
1 7/8" 1 7/8"
1 1/4" 1 1/4"
120/60/1 120/60/1
15 AMPS 15 AMPS
Quick Acting Quick Acting
10 AMPS 10 AMPS
3 Gallon 3 Gallon
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZARD
THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS
OF LIFE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A
HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY GUIDELINES ....................................................... 1
WARRANTY ....................................................................... 2
WARNING CHART ......................................................... 3-4
GLOSSARY ........................................................................ 5
DUTY CYCLE ..................................................................... 5
STORAGE ........................................................................... 5
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION ....................................... 6
INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN
PROCEDURES .............................................................. 6-7
Location of Air Compressor ........................................ 6
Extension Cords .......................................................... 6
Voltage and Circuit Protection ..................................... 6
Grounding Instructions ............................................... 7
Additional Regulators and Controls ............................ 7
Break-In Procedures .................................................... 7
OPERATING PROCEDURES ............................................ 8
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..................................... 9-10
COMPRESSOR PARTS LIST .......................................... 11
Information for preventing damage to
equipment.
Information that you should pay
special attention to.