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General Manual
Oil Lubricated Single Stage Stationary
Air Compressors
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY GUIDELINES ........................................... 1 Daily Start-Up Checklist ............................... 9
WARRANTY STATEMENT ..................................... 2 Normal Operation ......................................... 9-10
WARNING CHART ................................................. 3-4 MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 10
Routine Maintenance Schedule
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LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE All merchandise manufactured by DeVilbiss Air Power Company/ExCell Manufacturing is warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and material which occur during the first year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser (initial user). Products covered under this warranty include: air compressors, *air tools, accessories, service parts, pressure washers, and generators used in consumer applications (i.e., personal residential household us
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT RISK OF BURSTING AIR TANK THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS COULD LEAD TO A WEAKENING OF THE TANK, AND RESULT IN A VIOLENT TANK EXPLOSION: 1. FAILURE TO PROPERLY DRAIN DRAIN TANK DAILY OR AFTER EACH USE. CONDENSED WATE
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HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR IS POWERED BY NEVER OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR OUT- RISK OF ELECTRICITY. LIKE ANY OTHER ELECTRI- DOORS WHEN IT IS RAINING OR IN WET ELECTRICAL SHOCK CALLY POWERED DEVICE, IF IT IS NOT USED CONDITIONS. PROPERLY IT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK. NEVER OPERATE COMPRESSOR WITH COVER COMPONENTS REMOVED OR DAMAGE. ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING OR REPAIRS RE- REPAIRS ATTEMPTED BY UNQUALIFIED PER- QUIRED ON THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE SONNEL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
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SPECIFICATIONS Refer to Outfit Part Listing for the specifications of your compres- sor. Use only a fuse or circuit breaker that is the same rating as the Improper electrical installation of this product branch circuit the air compressor is operated on. If the compressor is connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use dual element time may void its warranty and your fire insurance. delay fuses, as noted in the Outfit Parts Listing. Have circuit wiring performed by qualified per- sonnel such a
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION Drain Valve: The drain valve is located at the base of the air tank and Pressure Release Valve: The pressure release valve located on the is used to drain condensation at the end of each use. side of the pressure switch, is designed to automatically release compressed air from the compressor head and the outlet tube when Motor Thermal Overload Protector: The electric motor has an the air compressor reaches “cut-out” pressure or is shut off. If the automatic thermal o
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Voltage and Circuit Protection Lubrication and Oil Refer to your Outfit Parts Manual for the voltage and circuit protection requirements of your compressor. Use only a fuse or circuit breaker that is the same rating as the branch circuit the air Multi-Viscosity motor oils, like 10W 30, should not be compressor is operated on. If the compressor is connected to a used in an air compressor. They leave carbon depos- circuit protected by fuses, use only dual element time delay fuses, its on critical
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INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN PROCEDURES (cont'd) Wiring of Compressor Units Piping Plastic or PVC pipe is not designed for use with The main distribution air line should not be smaller than the compressed air. Regardless of its indicated pres- compressor air discharge valve outlet. A smaller line will restrict the sure rating, plastic pipe can burst from air pres- flow of air. If piping is over 100 feet long, or if required air flow will sure. Use only metal pipe for air distribution lines. exceed
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INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN PROCEDURES (cont'd) Typical Compressed Air Distribution System OPERATING PROCEDURES Daily Start-Up Checklist Perform the following checks before starting the compres- Compressed air from the outfit may contain sor outfit. water condensation and oil mist. Do not spray 1. Make sure that nothing is blocking the belt guard air open- unfiltered air at an item that could be damaged ings or air filter opening. by moisture or oil mist. Some air operated tools 2. Pull the ring o
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OPERATING PROCEDURES (cont'd) 5. When You Are Finished: drain tank pressure at approxi- Normal Operation (cont'd) mately 20 PSI, open the drain valve and allow moisture to drain. TOO MUCH AIR PRESSURE CAUSES A HAZ- DRAIN TANK DAILY. WATER WILL CONDENSE ARDOUS RISK OF BURSTING. CHECK THE IN THE AIR TANK. IF NOT DRAINED, WATER MANUFACTURER'S MAXIMUM PRESSURE WILL CORRODE AND WEAKEN AIR TANK, RATING FOR AIR TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES. CAUSING A RISK OF AIR TANK RUPTURE. THE REGULATOR OUTLET PRESSURE MUS
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SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS Safety Valve - Inspection and Replacement Air Filter - Inspection and Replacement IF THE SAFETY VALVE DOES NOT WORK PROP- Keep the air filter clean at all times. Do not operate ERLY, OVER-PRESSURIZATION MAY OCCUR CAUS- the compressor with the air filter removed. ING AIR TANK RUPTURE OR EXPLOSION. DAILY A dirty air filter will not allow the compressor to operate at full PULL THE RING ON THE SAFETY VALVE TO MAKE capacity. Before you use the compressor, check the air filter to
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SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd) within 1/32”. To check alignment, remove and lock out power from Adjusting Belt Tension the compressor. Remove beltguard. Place a straight edge (such as 1. Remove and lock out power from the compressor. Release any a ruler) against the outside of the flywheel and measure the distance air pressure from the air tank. from it to the nearest groove. Alignment is achieved when the other 2. Loosen the four screws from the beltguard. Remove beltguard. end of the strai
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PERFORMING REPAIRS MAY EXPOSE VOLTAGE SOURCES, MOVING PARTS OR COMPRESSED AIR SOURCES. PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR. PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING ANY REPAIRS, UNPLUG THE COMPRESSOR AND BLEED OFF ALL TANK AIR PRESSURE. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive tank pressure - safety valve Pressure switch does not shut off motor Move the pressure switch lever to the “OFF” pops off. when compressor reaches “cut-out” pres- position. If the outfit doesn’t shut off, and sure. the electrical cont
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Motor will not run. Motor overload protection switch has Let the motor cool off and reset switch by tripped. pressing the red button located on the end of the motor. If the overload still trips, check for defective capacitor. Possible defective starting capacitor. Contact Authorized Warranty Service Center for inspection or replacement if necessary. Possible defective motor. Have checked by a local Authorized War- ranty Service Center. Motor will start automatically whe
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loose belt. Adjust tension per instructions. (See "Belt Excessive belt wear. Adjustment or Replacement" page 12) Adjust tension. (See "Belt Adjustment" sec- Tight belt. tion on page 12.) Check for worn keyway or pulley bore. Also Loose pulley. check for bent motor shaft. Replace parts if necessary. Motor pulley and flywheel must be in line Pulley misalignment. within 1/32". (See "Pulley and Flywheel - Alignment" section on page 12.) Adjust belt tension. (See "Belt Replac
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General Manual Oil Lubricated Single Stage Stationary Air Compressors SERVICE RECORD DeVilbiss Air Power Company 213 Industrial Drive Jackson, TN 38301-9615
