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OWNERS MANUAL FOR
Oil Lubricated Air Compressor
MODEL No
MAC2400
SPECIFICATION CHART
Model # MAC2400
Horsepower 2.5
SCFM @ 40 PSIG 4.8
SCFM @ 90 PSIG 4.2
Cut-In Pressure 100 PSI
Cut-Out Pressure 130 PSI
Bore 51 mm
Stroke 44 mm
Voltage -Single Phase 120
Motor RPM 1720
Amperage @ max pressure 12.3
Tank Size 4.2 Gallon
CSA/US Listed Yes
Minimum Circuit Requirement: 15 AMPS
*A circuit breaker is preferred. Use only a fuse or circuit
breaker that is the same rating as the branch circuit the air
comp
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warning Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 DUTY CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 GENERAL INFORMATION ON-RECEIPT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS *SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS* WARNING 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 Unsafe operation of • Review and understand your air compressor all instructions and Risk of could lead to serious warnings in this Unsafe injury to you or others. manual. Operation • Become familiar
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HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT The following conditions could lead to Risk of Air a weakening of the • Follow the equipment Tank tank, and RESULT IN A manufacturers Bursting VIOLENT TANK recommendation and EXPLOSION never exceed the RESULTING IN maximum allowable SERIOUS INJURY TO pressure rating of YOU OR OTHERS: attachments. Never • Failure to properly use the compressor to drain condensed inflate small low- water from the tank, pressure objects such causing rust and as children’s to
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HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Your air compressor • Any electrical wiring or is powered by repairs required to this Risk of electricity. Like any product should be Electric other electrically performed by qualified Shock powered device, if it service personnel or a is not used properly, licensed electrician, in it may cause accordance with national electrical shock. and local electrical codes. • Electrical grounding: • Make certain that the failure to provide electrical circuit to w
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HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT solvents, paint remover, Use an approved insecticides, weed killers, respirator designed for Risk to etc., contain harmful use with your specific Breathing vapors and poisons. application. (continued) • Breathing compressor or sprayed materials vapor can result in serious injury. The compressed air • Always wear approved stream can cause soft safety glasses with side Risk from tissue damage, and can shields when using the Compressed propel dirt, chips, lo
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GLOSSARY GENERAL INFORMATION CFM: Cubic feet per minute. This air compressor requires oil. SCFM: Standard cubic feet per Now you can enjoy all the minute; a unit of measure of air benefits of having an oil delivery. lubricated professional air compressor. When oil is changed PSIG: Pounds per square inch regularly, it will give you long, gauge; a unit of measure of trouble-free life. pressure. Your air compressor can be used CUT-IN PRESSURE: While the for operating paint spray guns, motor is off,
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product was shipped directly to switch and to “off” to remove you, report any damages to the power when finished using the carrier and arrange for inspection compressor or when compressor of goods immediately. will be left unattended. AIR INTAKE FILTER: This filter is designed to clean air coming into STORAGE the compressor pump. This filter must always be clean and free Before you store the air from obstructions. See compressor, make sure you do “Maintenance”. the following: 1. Review the “Mai
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reaches “cut-out” pressure. accessory, the outlet regulated PRESSURE SWITCH: The air pressure may have to be pressure switch automatically adjusted while you are operating starts the motor when the air the accessory. tank pressure drops to the factory set “cut-in” pressure. It stops the motor when the air INSTALLATION AND tank pressure reaches the BREAK-IN factory set “cut-out” pressure. PROCEDURES SAFETY VALVE: If the pressure switch does not shut off the air LOCATION OF THE AIR compressor at
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amount of oil may be present in Please see the chart below as the pump upon receipt of the air the MINIMUM requirements: compressor. This is due to factory testing and does not Amp Length of mean the pump contains oil. Rating Cord in Feet (120 Volts) 25' 50' 100' 150' CAUTION: Multi-Viscosity motor oils, like 10W 30, should not be 10-12 16 14 10 8 used in an air compressor. They 12-14 16 12 10 8 leave carbon deposits on critical 14-16 16 12 10 8 components, thus reducing performance and compress
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grounding plug. The plug must 4. Open the regulator by turning be used with an outlet that has it clockwise. Adjust the been installed and grounded in regulator to the correct accordance with all local codes pressure setting. Your and ordinances. The outlet must compressor is ready for use. have the same configuration as 5. Always operate the air the plug. DO NOT USE AN compressor in well-ventilated ADAPTER. areas; free of gasoline or other solvent vapors. Do not Inspect the plug and cord befor
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MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WARNING: UNIT CYCLES SCHEDULE AUTOMATICALLY WHEN POWER IS ON. WHEN 1. Drain water from the air tank, DOING MAINTENANCE, any moisture separators or transformers. YOU MAY BE EXPOSED 2. Check for any unusual noise TO VOLTAGE SOURCES, and/or vibration. COMPRESSED AIR OR 3. Manually check all safety MOVING PARTS. PERSONAL valves to make sure they are INJURIES CAN OCCUR. operating properly. BEFORE PERFORMING 4. Inspect air filter, replace if ANY MAINTENANCE OR neces
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Allow oil to drain completely. Units with External Brass 2.Replace the oil drain plug (The Check Valve Replacement use of a sealing compound or 1. Release all air pressure from Teflon tape to avoid leakage is air tank and unplug outfit. recommended.) 2. Remove shroud. 3.Refill with the recommended oil 3. Loosen the top and bottom nut to the proper level. of the outlet tube and remove. 4. Remove the pressure release tube and fitting. 5. Unscrew the check valve (turn SERVICE counterclockwise) u
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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 TANK AIR PRESSURE. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Defective • Move the pressure switch lever to the tank pressure "OFF" position. If the unit doesn't shut pressure - switch. off, unplug. If the electrical contacts are safety valve welded together, replace the pressure pops off. Improper sw
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Pressure It is normal for If there is an excessive amount of reading on "some" pressure drop when the accessory is the pressure drop used, adjust the regulator following the regulated to occur. instructions. pressure gauge Note:Adjust the regulated pressure drops when under flow conditions (while accessory is accessory being used). is used. Air leak Possible Operate safety valve manually by pulling from safety defective on ring. If valve still leaks, it should be valve.
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Motor will • Check valve is • Remove and clean, or replace. not run. stuck open. (con’t) • Loose electrical • Check wiring connection inside connections. pressure switch and terminal box area. • Possible • Return to an Authorized Warranty defective Service Center for inspection or capacitor. replacement if necessary. • Paint spray on • Have checked at an Authorized internal motor Warranty Service Center. Do not parts. operate the compressor in the paint spray area. See f
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of
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MAIL THIS PORTION Your answers to the following questions are appreciated. 1. This product was purchased from: 3. How did you learn about this product: Home Center Other ( ) Magazine Radio Hardware/Lumber Store From Dealer Exhibition Tool Distributor Newspaper From Friend Industrial Supply Store Display Previous Usage Construction Supply Catalog Other ( ) 2.Use of the product is intended for: 4. Most favored points are: Construction Trade Design Repair Service Industrial
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