Extension cords for
120V / 2.5 Amp Unit
Length of
Gauge of
Cord (ft)
25
50
100
150
200
250
300
400
500
Operation
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Regulator - The regulator controls the
amount of air pressure released at the
hose outlet.
ASME Safety Valve - This valve
automatically releases air if the tank
pressure exceeds the preset maximum.
Handle - Designed to move the
compressor.
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, then
drain moisture from tank daily to avoid
tank corrosion. Drain moisture from
tank by opening the drain valve located
underneath the tank.
LUBRICATION
This is an oilless product and DOES NOT
require lubrication to operate.
BEFORE FIRST START-UP
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
(Complete this procedure before using
compressor for the first time. Once
completed, it is not necessary to repeat.)
1. Turn regulator knob fully clockwise
(to the right) to open air flow.
2. Do not attach a hose or any other
fitting to the compressor.
3. Turn on/off switch to OFF position.
4. Plug in power cord.
5. Turn on/off switch to ON position.
Allow compressor to run for 5
minutes.
6. Turn on/off switch to OFF position.
7. Unplug power cord.
BEFORE EACH START-UP
OPERATING PROCEDURE
1. Turn regulator knob fully
counterclockwise (to the left) to
close air flow.
ON/OFF Switch
Cord
18
18
16
14
14
12
12
10
10
Figure 2 - Unit Identification
2. Connect air hose to outlet of
regulator.
3. Turn on/off switch to OFF position.
4. Plug in power cord.
5. Turn on/off switch to ON position
and let compressor run until it
reaches automatic shutoff pressure.
6. Attach tire chuck or tool to end of
hose.
7. Turn regulator knob clockwise (to
the right) to desired pressure of tool
being used.
ON / OFF CYCLING OF COMPRESSOR
In the ON position, the compressor
pumps air into the tank. When a
shut-off (preset "cut-out") pressure is
reached, the compressor automatically
shuts off.
If the compressor is left in the ON
position and air is depleted from
the tank by use of a tire chuck, tool,
etc., the compressor will restart
automatically at its preset "cut-in"
pressure. When a tool is being used
continuously, the compressor will cycle
on and off automatically.
In the OFF position, the pressure switch
cannot function and the compressor
will not operate. Make sure switch
is in OFF position when connecting
or disconnecting power cord from
electrical outlet.
ASME SAFETY VALVE
the safety valve!
Check the safety valve by performing
the following steps:
1. Plug the compressor in and run until
shut off pressure is reached (see
Operating Procedure).
Drain Valve
2. Wearing safety glasses, pull the
will be released when the safety
valve is opened with pressure in
the tank. Wear ANSI approved
Z87.1 safety glasses.
3. The safety valve should automatically
REGULATOR KNOB
1. This knob controls air pressure to an
2. Turn knob clockwise to increase air
3. To lower air pressure turn knob
4. Turn fully counterclockwise to shut
Do not remove or
attempt to adjust
3
FP2048, FP2049
Handle
Regulator
Safety Valve
Figure 3
ring on the safety valve to release
pressure from compressor tank. Use
your other hand to deflect fast-
moving air from being directed
toward your face.
A large amount
of fast moving air
close at approximately 40 psi - 50 psi.
If the safety valve does not allow
air to be released when you pull
on the ring, or if it does not close
automatically, it MUST be replaced.
air operated tool or tire chuck.
pressure.
counterclockwise.
off flow of air completely.
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