Before you store the air compressor,
make sure you do the following:
1.
Review the "Maintenance"
section on the preceding
pages and perform scheduled
maintenance as necessary.
2.
Set the On/Auto/Off
lever to
"OFF".
3.
Turn the regulator
counterclockwise
and set the
outlet pressure to zero.
4.
Remove the air toot or accessory.
5.
Pull ring on safety valve allowing
air to bleed from the tank until
tank pressure is approximately
20 psi. Release safety valve ring.
6.
Drain water from air tank by
opening drain valve on bottom of
tank.
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Water will
condense
in the
air tank,
If not drained,
water will
corrode
and weaken
the air tank
causing
a risk of air tank rupture,
7.
After the water has been drained,
close the drain or drain valve.
NOTE: If drain valve is plugged,
release all air pressure.
The valve
can then be removed, cleaned, then
reinstalled.
8.
Protect the electrica! cord and
air hose from damage (such as
being stepped on or run over).
Store the air compressor in a clean
and dry location.
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