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OWNERS MANUAL FOR
PERMANENTLY LUBRICATED AIR COMPRESSOR
(For Home Use Only)
MODEL NO.
FA125
FAC125
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATION CHART
SAFETY GUIDELINES .......................................................... 1
WARRANTY ........................................................................ 2
MODEL NO. FA125 FAC125
Horsepower 1 -----
WARNING CHART ........................................................... 3-4
SCFM @ 40 psig 3.7 3.7
GLOSSARY ................................................
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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 INSTRUC- TIONS 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 WAT
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HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT REPAIRS ATTEMPTED BY UNQUALIFIED ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING OR REPAIRS RISK OF PERSONNEL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS REQUIRE ON THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE ELECTRICAL SHOCK INJURY OR DEATH BY ELECTROCUTION. PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. ELECTRICAL GROUNDING: FAILURE TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE ELECTRICAL PROVIDE ADEQUATE GROUNDING TO THIS CIRCUIT TO WHICH THE COMPRESSOR IS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SE
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GLOSSARY SCFM or CFM: Standard Cubic Feet per Minute; a unit of which the motor automatically re-starts is called "cut-in measurement of air delivery. pressure." PSIG or PSI: Pounds per square inch gauge. CUT-OUT PRESSURE: When you turn on your air com- CUT-IN PRESSURE: While the motor is off, air tank pressor and it begins to run, air pressure in the air tank pressure drops as you continue to use your accessory. begins to build. It builds to approximately 125 PSI before the When the tank pr
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION Depending on the air requirements of each particular Air Compressor Pump: To compress air, the piston accessory, the outlet regulated air pressure may have to be moves up and down in the cylinder. On the downstroke, air adjusted while operating the accessory. is drawn in through the intake valves. The exhaust valves remain closed. On the upstroke of the piston, air is Outlet Pressure Gauge: The outlet pressure gauge compressed. The intake valves close and compressed
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INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN PROCEDURES GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Additional Regulators and Controls Since the air tank pressure is usually greater than that RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! IN THE EVENT which is needed, a regulator is employed to control the OF A SHORT CIRCUIT, GROUNDING REDUCES air pressure ahead of any individual air driven device. THE RISK OF SHOCK BY PROVIDING AN ESCAPE WIRE FOR THE ELECTRIC CURRENT. Separate air transformers which combine the function of THIS AIR COMPRESSOR MUST BE
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OPERATING PROCEDURES 1. Before attaching air hose or accessories, make sure When you are finished: the OFF/AUTO lever is set to “OFF” and the air 6. Set the “OFF/AUTO” lever to “OFF”. regulator or shut-off valve is closed. 7. Turn the regulator counterclockwise and set the 2. Attach hose and accessories. outlet pressure to zero. 8. Remove the air tool or accessory. 9. Open the regulator and allow the air to slowly bleed from the tank. Close the regulator when tank TOO MUCH AIR PRESSURE CAUSES
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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 tank pressure - safety Pressure switch does not shut off mo- Move the pressure switch lever to the “OFF” position. tor when compressor reaches “cut- If the outfit doesn’t shut off, unplug. If the electrical valve pops off. out” pressure.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Continued) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Air leak from safety valve. Possible defect in safety valve. Operate safety valve manually by pulling on ring. If valve still leaks, it should be replaced. Knocking Noise Defective check valve. Remove and clean, or replace. Compressor is not supplying Prolonged excessive use of air. Decrease amount of air usage. enough air to operate accesso- Compressor is not large enough for air Check the accessory air requirement. If it is higher ri
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PARTS LIST OUTLET PRESSURE GAUGE TANK PRESSURE PRESSURE GAUGE SWITCH COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY SAFETY VALVE AIR HOSE CHECK VALVE (Not Shown) REGULATOR AIR TANK ISOLATOR AIR HOSE DRAIN VALVE (Not Shown) PARTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS UNIT DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER REGULATOR..........................................CAC-4296-1 TANK PRESSURE GAUGE ......................GA-345 OUTLET PRESSURE GUAGE .................GA-345 SAFETY VALVE .....................................TIA-4150 DRAIN VALVE .....................
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OWNERS MANUAL FOR PERMANENTLY LUBRICATED AIR COMPRESSOR (For Home Use Only) MODEL NO. FA125 FAC125 WARRANTY This product is covered by the DeVilbiss one year limited warranty. The warranty can be found in the General Manual or is available upon request. Attach Sales Receipt Here. Retain Original Sales Receipt as Proof of Purchase for Warranty Repair Work. DeVilbiss Air Power Company • 213 Industrial Drive Jackson, TN 38301-9615
