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AIR COMPRESSOR
MODEL G0471
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © JULY, 2005 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
#EW7400 PRINTED IN CHINA
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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................2 Foreword ...........................................................................................2 Machine Data ....................................................................................2 Contact Info .......................................................................................2 SECTION 1: SAFETY .............................................................
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INTRODUCTION Foreword Contact Info We are proud to offer the Model G0471 If you have any comments regarding this 3 HP Air Compressor. These models are manual, please write to us at the following part of a growing Grizzly family of fine address: power tools. When used according to the guidelines set forth in this manual, you Grizzly Industrial, Inc. can expect years of trouble-free, enjoy- C/O Technical Documentation able operation and proof of Grizzly’s com- P.O. Box 2069 mitment to custome
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SECTION 1: SAFETY For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Equipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazard- ous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention meas
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7. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS 17. REDUCE THE RISK OF AWAY. Keep all children and visitors UNINTENTIONAL FIRING. DO NOT a safe distance from the work area. carry tool with hand on trigger and disconnect from air when not in use. 8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF. Use padlocks, master switches, and 18. USE PROPER AIR HOSE for the remove start switch keys. Shut off air tool. Make sure your air hose is in supply before leaving shop. good condition and is long enough to reach your work without str
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Additional Safety Instructions for Air Compressors 1. AIR NOZZLE. Never aim an air noz- 6. COMPRESSED AIR USE. Do not zle directly at yourself or others. use the compressor for filling breath- Compressed air can break the skin, ing or diving tanks. Compressed air or enter the bloodstream through soft from this compressor cannot be used tissue or a cut, and cause a stroke or for pharmaceutical, food or health death. applications. 2. AIR COMPRESSOR STORAGE. 7. PLASTIC (PVC) PIPE. DO NOT use
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SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Plug/Receptacle Type 220V Operation Plug Type ............. NEMA 6-20 (Figure 1) Serious personal injury could occur if you connect the machine to the power source before you have com- pleted the set up process. DO NOT connect the machine to the power source until instructed to do so. Figure 1. Typical NEMA 6-20 plug and Amperage Draw receptacle. The 3 HP motor on the Model G0471 will draw the following amps: G0471 Motor Draw ......................18 Amps C
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Grounding Extension Cords In the event of an electrical short, ground- We do not recommend the use of exten- ing reduces the risk of electric shock. The sion cords on 220V equipment. Instead, grounding wire in the power cord must arrange the placement of your equipment be properly connected to the grounding and the installed wiring to eliminate the prong on the plug; likewise, the outlet need for extension cords. must be properly installed and grounded. All electrical connections must be mad
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SECTION 3: SET UP Set Up Safety Unpacking Your air compressor left our warehouse in a carefully packed crate or box. If you dis- cover the air compressor is damaged after you have signed for delivery, please imme- This machine pres- diately call Customer Service at (570) 546- ents serious injury 9663 for advice. hazards to untrained users. Read through Save the container and packing materials this entire manual for possible inspection by the carrier or its to become familiar agent. Oth
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Inventory Assembly After you have unpacked the carton you To assemble the air compressor: should find the following. 1. Remove all packing materials and any Model G0471 Inventory (Figure 2) protective plastic bags, zip tie labels or A. Compressor. ........................................1 tags from the compressor. B. Wheels ................................................2 C. Handle .................................................1 2. Insert the axle bolts into the wheels. D. Air Filter .
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5. Slide the handle into the sockets on the 6. Remove the oil breather (inset in Figure tank and secure with M8-1.25 x 45 hex 6) on top of the crankcase and add bolts, flat washers, lock washers, and compressor oil, or ISO 100/SAE 30W hex nuts as shown in Figure 5. non-detergent oil, to the crankcase. The oil level should be in the center of the sight glass as shown in Figure 6. Oil Breather Figure 5. Air compressor handle. Figure 6. Proper oil level. NOTICE Never run this compressor wi
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Placement When determining where to set up the air compressor in the shop or when tak- ing the air compressor to a job site, an important consideration is access to an adequate and properly fused power supply. Refer to SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS for the needs of your particular compressor. Place the compressor on a solid and Do not place the compressor next to level surface. Make sure that the hoses flammable liquids or gas! The com- attached to your pneumatic device are pressor m
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SECTION 4: OPERATIONS Operation Safety Starting To start the air compressor: 1. Place the compressor on a solid, level surface with access to a properly fused power supply. DO NOT oper- ate the compressor in an environment where there are explosive, flammable, or caustic fumes or gases. 2. Make sure the compressor switch is in the OFF position (lever with red cap shown in Figure 7) before connecting Long term exposure to this machine to the power supply. may cause hearing loss. To prote
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6. Close the drain valve (Figure 8) to Line Pressure allow the tank to build up pressure. Regulation The air tool that you attach to the air com- pressor should have a preferred PSI oper- ating level. Set the pressure to be deliv- ered according to the pressure required by the tool. To control the air supply to your tool: Figure 8. Drain valve. 1. Adjust the air control knob, shown in Figure 10, to set the PSI that will be 7. Check the tank pressure gauge (Figure delivered to your tool. T
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1 3. Connect an air line with a ⁄4" NPT plug Connecting Tools to the quick-connect coupler on the air compressor shown in Figure 11. 1 Note: There are many styles of ⁄4" NPT When choosing air tools, consider the quick connect couplers. If the quick amount of air used (cubic feet per min- connect coupler included with the com- ute or CFM) by the tool. Nailers and pressor does not fit the plug on your air staple guns have a low CFM requirement hose, purchase a matched set at your because
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Storage Failure to unplug the air compres- sor before storage may result in the When storing your air compressor, fol- compressor running continuously, low these guidelines: causing overheating, damage to the compressor, and possibly a fire. 1. Turn the compressor switch lever to OFF. 2. Unplug the compressor. 3. Turn the regulator counterclockwise to Water will condense in the air com- set the line pressure to zero. pressor tank. Water left in the tank can cause the tank to weaken and 4
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SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE If the compressor is used on a daily basis, Schedule perform the following checks each week. Weekly 1. Blow dirt and dust off of the air filter (Figure 12), then re-install. Operating this equipment has the potential to cause eye injury and hearing loss. Always wear eye and ear protection when operating an air compressor. Be certain the safety Figure 12. Air filter foam element. protection you wear meets the appro- priate standards of the American 2. Check for loos
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Monthly Pressure Safety After the first 50 working hours or 30 days, perform the following maintenance: Valve 1. Change the oil in the air compressor pump as described in Changing Oil on The pressure safety valve prevents dam- Page 21. age to the tank by releasing pressure when the tank reaches maximum capacity. Quarterly After every 300 working hours or 3 months, To check the pressure safety valve: perform the following maintenance: 1. Locate the pressure safety valve shown 1. Change th
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Maintenance Notes This page is for tracking oil changes and other maintenance proce- Date dures to ensure that they are performed at the scheduled intervals. -18- Model G0471 3 HP Air Compressor
