Speedaire
Operating Instructions & Parts Manual
Model 1WD21
Installation (Continued)
Air Line Piping
Connection to air system
should be of the same size, or
larger, than discharge pipe out
CFM
25'
20
3/4"
40
3/4"
60
1"
Never use
plastic pipe or improperly
rated metal pipe. Improper
piping materials can burst
and cause injury or property
damage.
Operation
This compressor has been
inspected, thoroughly tested
and approved at the factory.
For this unit to give long
satisfactory service it must be
installed and operated properly.
This compressor has been designed
for a 80%/ ON – 20%/ OFF duty
cycle.
Select proper motor horsepower
and compressor speed by consulting
the specifications section. Do not
overspeed the compressor. This
will severely shorten the life of the
compressor and may overload the
motor.
For Service and Warranty, Call: 1-888-303-1344.
of unit. The table below gives
recommended minimum pipe
sizes. A union connection to
the unit and water drop leg is
recommended. Install a flexible
connector between the discharge
of the unit and the plant air piping.
Minimum Pipe Sizes For Compressor Air Lines
(Based on Clean Smooth Schedule 40 Pipe)
50'
3/4"
1"
1"
Initial Start Up
1. Pull main disconnect switch
to unit to assure that no
power is coming into the
unit. "Lock Out" or
"Tag Out" switch.
Connect power leads
to starter.
Do not
attempt to operate
compressor on voltage
other than that specified
on order or on motor.
2. Check compressor oil level.
Add oil as required. See
"Compressor Oil
Specifications" Section.
NOTE: Do not mix oil
type, weights or brands.
3. Inspect unit for any visible
signs of damage that would
have occurred in shipment
or during installation.
4. Activate main disconnect
switch.
7
Plant air piping should be
periodically inspected for leaks using
a soap and water solution for
detection on all pipe joints. Air leaks
waste energy and are expensive.
100'
200'
3/4"
1"
1"
1"
1 ¼"
1 ¼"
5. "Jog" motor and check for
proper rotation by direction
arrow. If rotation is wrong,
reverse input connections on
the magnetic starter.
6. Close receiver outlet hand valve
and start.
7. With receiver hand valve closed,
let machine pump up to
operating pressure. At this stage
the automatic controls will
take over. Check for proper
cycling operation.
8. Check for proper operation
of any options. Refer to
individual option
instruction sheet.
9. When the initial run period
has shown no operating
problems, shut unit down and
recheck oil level.
10. Open receiver hand valve. The
air compressor unit is now
ready for use.
start automatically without
warning.
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300'
1"
1"
1 ¼"
This unit can