Operating Instructions
Introduction
Refer to Figure 1 to locate the following
items .
Pressure switch - Auto/Off Switch - In
the AUTO position, the compressor
shuts off automatically when tank
pressure reaches the maximum preset
pressure . After air is used from the tank
and drops to a preset low level, the
pressure switch automatically turns the
motor back on . In the OFF position, the
compressor will not operate . This switch
should be in the OFF position when
connecting or disconnecting the power
cord from the electrical outlet .
When the pressure switch turns the
motor off you will hear air leaking out
of the pressure switch unloader valve
for a short time . This releases the air
pressure from the discharge tube and
allows the compressor to restart easier .
Regulator - The regulator controls the
amount of air pressure released at the
hose outlet .
Discharge Tube
Intake Filter
Handle
Tank
Pressure
Gauge
Tank
Drain
Petcock
Figure 1
ASMe Safety Valve - This valve
automatically releases air if the tank
pressure exceeds the preset maximum .
Discharge tube - This tube carries
compressed air from the pump to the
check valve . This tube becomes very hot
during use . To avoid the risk of severe
burns, never touch the discharge tube .
touch the discharge tube.
Check valve - One-way valve that
allows air to enter the tank, but
prevents air in the tank from flowing
back into the compressor pump .
handle - Designed to move the
compressor .
unit completely off the ground. Handle
is intended only for pushing or pulling
product.
Belt Guard - Covers the belt, motor
pulley and flywheel .
compressor without a
Belt Guard
beltguard. This unit can
start automatically without
warning. Personal injury or property
damage could occur from contact with
moving parts.
Tank Drain Valve - This valve is located
on the bottom of the tank . Use this
valve to drain moisture from the tank
daily to reduce the risk of corrosion .
Reduce tank pressure below 10 psi,
Pressure
before opening drain valve .
Switch
Tank Pressure Gauge - Indicates
Breather/
amount of air pressure stored in tank .
Dipstick
hose Pressure Gauge - Indicates
& Oil Fill
Hole
amount of air pressure in hose used to
operate tools . This pressure is increased
or decreased by the regulator .
Assembly
HANDLE ASSEMBLY - Handle may be
pre-assembled on some units .
Insert four handle screws through holes
in handle and tighten to tank baseplate
(See Figure 2) .
Tank Baseplate
Handle
To avoid the risk of
severe burns, never
Figure 2
Never use the
FOOT ASSEMBLY
handle to lift the
The items marked with an asterisk (*)
were shipped loose with the unit (See
Figure 3) .
1 . Tilt unit to allow access to front foot
Never
operate
2 . Insert bolt through foot and bracket .
3 . Tightly secure with the lock nut .
Foot*
Figure 3
3
VT6315, VT6358, VT6361
and secure properly to ensure unit
does not tip over .
The foot should be on the lower side
of bracket .
Repeat on opposite side .
Nut*
Lock Nut*
Shoulder Bolt*
Bolt*
Check Valve
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Handle Screw
Wheel*