(1) SAFETY-RELIEF VALVE Every ROLAIR air compressor is equipped with a safety-relief valve which is designed to discharge tank pressure at a
predetermined setting when a systems failure occurs. Check the safety valve daily by pulling on the ring only when the tank pressure is
completely drained. The spring loaded valve should move freely within the safety valve body. An inoperable safety valve could allow an excessive
amount of tank pressure to build causing the air tank to violently rupture or explode.
Do not tamper with or attempt to eliminate the safety relief valve.
(2) REGULATOR – WORKING PRESSURE To adjust the output/line pressure, simply lift up on the regulator adjustment knob and rotate clockwise
to increase working pressure or counterclockwise to decrease. Push adjustment knob back down to lock in setting. Never exceed the
manufacturer's maximum allowable pressure rating of the tool being used or item being inflated.
(3) PRESSURE GAUGE(S) Typically, most compressors are designed with a gauge to measure tank or storage pressure and another gauge
attached to the regulator that indicates output or working pressure
(4) DRAIN VALVE(S) One or more drain valves are installed to allow moisture to be drained on a daily basis from the compressor storage tank(s).
Open drains carefully and slowly to prevent scale, rust, or debris from becoming expelled at a high rate of speed. Open drain valve and allow the
motor and pump to run unloaded for a minute to warm up.
(5) AIR INTAKE FILTER Air intake filters are installed to prevent foreign matter from entering the engine or compressor pump. Check intake
elements on a regular basis and either clean or replace as needed. Warm soapy water or low compressed air may be used to clean the elements.
Check intake canisters or elbow components for cracks or broken seals and replace if structural problems are found.
(6) CHECK VALVE Every ROLAIR air compressor is built with a check valve to seal off and maintain tank pressure after the top end pressure
setting of pilot valve or pressure switch is reached. The check valve works in conjunction with the pressure switch relief valve to provide a
loadless start for the compressor system. A quick burst of air escaping from the pressure switch relief valve after an electric unit reaches top end
indicates the check valve is working properly. If the compressor has a mysterious leak after stopping that cannot be traced elsewhere, the check
valve may require servicing/replacing.
(7) VIBRATION DAMPENER(S) The rubber pads installed beneath every portable ROLAIR tank assembly are very important to the proper operation
of the air compressor. They provide protection from vibration that left unchecked could cause damage to many system components.
(8) QUICK DISCONNECT A universal or 3-way quick disconnect is installed on your air compressor. Simply push a 1/4" male plug into coupler to
snap hose fitting into coupler. Always relieve pressure from coupler before installing or removing hose. See instructions for regulator (#4 above).
Pull back on collar to remove air hose after pressure is relieved
SYSTEM CONTROLS
Classification
Direct Drive Compressor
I-Stage Compressor
II-Stage Compressor
Pressure Setting
105-130 PSI
110-135 PSI
130-150 PSI
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