MAINTENANCE
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Louvers on left hand end of motor shroud (when
viewed from rear of unit (see Figure 13).
Figure 13 - Cooling Fins
Cooling Fins
• Cooling fins on top and sides of air compressor pump.
• Cooling fins on sides of air compressor pump, especially
between sides of pump, shroud and tanks on left side.
General Maintenance
Keep your air compressor clean and dry, by placing it in a
location far away from sources of contamination. Make sure
the unit is kept in a well-ventilated area. Protect hoses,
connectors, quick connects, and accessories from damage.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use jets of water or flammable
liquids to clean unit.
Check / Clean Air Filter
Use the following steps to check and clean the compressor's
internal air filter.
1.
With air tank fully pressurized (ON - OFF switch in ON
position and motor stopped), push ON - OFF switch to
OFF position. Disconnect power cord from outlet.
2.
Remove wing nut and washer holding air filter cover and
remove air filter cover (see Figure 14).
Figure 14 - Servicing Air Filter
Air Filter Media
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Shroud Louvers
Compressor
Filter Housing
3.
Remove air filter media.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate compressor with air filter
media removed.
WARNING
Compressed air stream from hose or tank drain
can cause soft tissue damage to exposed skin and
can propel objects leading to severe injury
and / or property damage.
• DO NOT direct air stream at self or others.
• Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses with side
shields.
4.
If dirty, use compressed air to dislodge dirt from air filter
media. Also, blow debris out of air filter cover and
compressor filter housing (see Figure 14).
NOTE: DO NOT use liquid solvents to clean filter media.
5.
Replace air filter media in compressor filter housing.
6.
Position air filter cover over air filter media. Secure cover
with washer and wing nut.
NOTE: Replace air filter media if it is extremely dirty.
Changing Pump Oil
Follow these steps at the recommended oil change interval:
1.
Place unit on a flat, level surface.
WARNING
Operating air compressor and tubing are HOT
and can cause burns.
• DO NOT touch compressor or tubing.
• Allow compressor to cool before servicing.
2.
Remove pump oil breather cap from oil fill location.
WARNING
Residual compressed air in pump can propel oil
and cause soft tissue damage to exposed skin or
eyes leading to severe injury.
• Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses with side
shields.
3.
Position suitable container under drain plug to collect
drain oil.
4.
Use an adjustable wrench to remove drain plug.
5.
Fully drain oil into container. Install drain plug and tighten
using adjustable wrench. Dispose of used oil properly.