RIDGID GP80150RTB Manual Del Operador página 16

OPERATION
DANGER:
Do not attempt to tamper with the safety valves.
Anything loosened from this device could fly up
and hit you. Failure to heed this warning could
result in death or serious personal injury.
Safety valves will automatically release air if the air tank
pressure exceeds the preset maximum. The valves should be
checked before each day of use by pulling the ring by hand.
NOTE: The air compressor has two safety valves. Be sure
to check both.
 Start the air compressor and allow the tanks to fill. The
engine will idle down when the pressure reaches the
preset maximum.
 Turn the air compressor off.
 Pull the rings on both safety valves to release air for three
to five seconds.
WARNING:
If air leaks after the ring has been released, or if
the valve is stuck and cannot be actuated by the
ring, do not use the air compressor until the safety
valve has been replaced. Use of the air compressor
in this condition could result in serious personal
injury.
MOVING THE AIR COMPRESSOR
See Figure 22, page 28.
 Raise the handle to the up position and lock in place.
 Make sure the air compressor is off.
 Close the fuel valve.
 With your foot on the rear of the frame, tilt the machine
toward you until it balances on the wheels, then roll the
machine to the desired location.
 Allow 30 minutes of "cool down" time before storing the
machine.
CHANGING COUPLERS AND FITTINGS
FROM 1/4 IN. SIZE TO 3/8 IN. SIZE
See Figures 23 - 24, page 28.
This air compressor is equipped with high flow 3/8-in. air line
construction, but features couplings and fittings with 1/4-in.
internal diameter on all the air outlets since this is the most
common fitting size in use.
For optimal performance, you can replace these 1/4-in. cou-
plings with 3/8-in. internal diameter couplings and fittings
(not provided). This will allow you to achieve higher volume
air flow with lower pressure drop.
To replace the fittings:
 Turn off the air compressor and release all pressure from
both air tanks.
 Using an adjustable wrench, remove the 1/4-in. quick-
connect couplers and air reducers.
 Apply pipe sealant to new 3/8-in. couplers and then install.
Tighten securely.
 Disconnect the unregulated air fitting from the unregulated
air intake coupler.
 Remove the 1/4-in. unregulated air intake coupler and air
reducer.
 Apply pipe sealant to new 3/8-in. coupler and then install.
Tighten securely.
 Remove the 1/4-in. unregulated air fitting and air reducer.
 Apply pipe sealant to new 3/8-in. air fitting and then install.
Tighten securely.
 Connect the new unregulated air fitting into the new
unregulated air intake coupler.
HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
Your engine is configured for operation below 3000 feet
altitude at the factory. Your engine must be reconfigured for
operation above 3000 feet altitude. Operating the engine
with the wrong engine configuration at a given altitude may
increase its emissions, decrease fuel efficiency, degrade
performance, and cause irreversible damage. Engines
configured for high altitude operation cannot be operated
in standard altitude conditions. A qualified service center
should ensure that your engine is properly configured for
your location.
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