Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
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Compressors
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Description
Both models are equipped with cast-iron pumps mounted on baseplates for fire
sprinkler system applications.
Compressors include factory-mounted belt guards and flywheels. Pumps include
ductile iron crankshaft and ball bearings.
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information that is
very important to know and understand.
This information is provided for SAFETY
and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
To help recognize this information,
observe the following symbols.
Danger indicates
an imminently haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates
a potentially haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a
potentially haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
MAY result in minor or moderate
injury.
Notice indicates
important informa-
tion, that if not followed, MAY cause
damage to equipment.
Unpacking
After unpacking the unit, inspect care-
fully for any damage that may have
occurred during transit. Make sure to
tighten fittings, bolts, etc., before
putting unit into service.
Do not operate
unit if damaged
during shipping, handling or use.
Damage may result in bursting and
cause injury or property damage.
Specifications
Free Air
No. CFM
Model
HP
Cyl. @ 40 psi
4B242A
2
2
11.6
4B243A
3
2
12.3
Form 5s6048
Baseplate Air
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General Safety Information
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
its power cord may contain
chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
drill or grind materials such as wood,
paint, metal, concrete, cement, or other
masonry. This dust often contains chem-
icals known to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
Wear protective gear.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Since the air compressor and other
components (pump, spray guns, filters,
lubricators, hoses, etc.) used make up a
high pressure pumping system, the fol-
lowing safety precautions must be
observed at all times:
1. Read all manuals included
with this product carefully.
Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment.
2. Follow all local safety codes as well
as in the United States the
Occupational Safety and Health Act
(OSHA).
3. Only persons well acquainted with
these rules of safe operation should
be allowed to use the compressor.
Maximum
Working
Volts,
Pressure
Phase
40 psi
115/230,1
40
200-230/ 460 9- 7.5/ 4.0
Printed in U.S.A.
02433
0708/211/VCPVP
This compressor/pump is NOT equipped
and should NOT be used "as is" to sup-
ply breathing quality air. For any appli-
cation of air for human consumption,
you must fit the air compressor/pump
with suitable in-line safety and alarm
equipment. This additional equipment
This
is necessary to properly filter and purify
product or
the air to meet minimal specifications
for Grade D breathing as described in
Compressed Gas Association
Commodity Specification G 7.1 - 1966,
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, and/or
Canadian Standards Associations (CSA).
You can create dust
when you cut, sand,
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
IN THE EVENT THE COMPRESSOR IS
USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF BREATH-
ING AIR APPLICATION AND PROPER IN-
LINE SAFETY AND ALARM EQUIPMENT
IS NOT SIMULTANEOUSLY USED, EXIST-
ING WARRANTIES ARE VOID, AND
DAYTON ELECTRIC MFG. DISCLAIMS
ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR ANY
LOSS, PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE.
4. Keep visitors away and NEVER allow
children in the work area.
5. Wear safety glasses and
use hearing protection
when operating the
MANUAL
pump or unit.
6. Do not stand on or use the pump or
unit as a handhold.
7. Before each use, inspect com-
pressed air system, fuel system and
electrical components for signs of
damage, deterioration, weakness or
leakage. Repair or replace defective
items before using.
Amp
Comp
Oil
Draw
RPM
Capacity
17.5/8.75 A 1000
8 1/2 oz.
1225
8 1/2
IN223203AV 6/08
4B242A and 4B243A
Breathable Air Warning
Dimensions
L
W
22
/
in.
15
/
in.
1
1
2
2
22
1
/
in.
15
1
/
in.
2
2
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
E
S
P
A
Ñ
O
L
F
R
A
N
Ç
A
I
S
H
14
/
in.
3
4
14
3
/
in.
4
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