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4. If these grounding
instructions are not com-
pletely understood, or if
in doubt as to whether
the compressor is proper-
ly grounded, have the
installation checked by a
qualified electrician.
IMPROPER
GROUNDING CAN RESULT
IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
Do not modify the plug
provided. If it does not
fit the available outlet, a
correct outlet should be
installed by a qualified
electrician.
Repairs to the cord set or
plug MUST be made by a
qualified electrician.
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VOLTAGE AND CIRCUIT
PROTECTION
Refer to the specificaitons
chart for the voltage and
minimum branch circuit
requirements.
Certain air compressors can
be operated on a 15 amp
circuit if the following con-
ditions are met.
1. Voltage supply through
branch circuit is 15 amps.
2. Circuit is not used to sup-
ply any other electrical
needs (lights, appliances,
etc.).
3. Extension cords comply
with specifications.
4. Circuit is equipped with a
15 amp circuit breaker or
15 amp time delay fuse.
NOTE: If compressor is
connected to a circuit pro-
tected by fuses, use only
time delay fuses. Time
delay fuses should be
marked “D” in Canada
and “T” in the US.
EXTENSION CORDS
Using extension cords is not
recommended. The use of
extension cords will cause
voltage to drop resulting in
power loss to the motor and
overheating.
Instead of using extension
cords attach extra air hoses
to each other starting at the
air outlet.
If an extension cord must be
used, be sure it is:
• a 3-wire extension cord
that has a 3-blade
grounding plug, and a 3-
slot receptacle that will
accept the plug on the
product
• in good condition
• no longer than 50 feet
• 12 gauge (AWG) or larger.
(Wire size increases as
gauge number decreases.
10 AWG and 8 AWG may
also be used. DO NOT
USE 14 OR 16 AWG.)
If any of the above condi-
tions cannot be met, or if
operation of the compressor
repeatedly causes interrup-
tion of the power, it may be
necessary to operate it from
a 20 amp circuit. It is not
necessary to change the cord
set.
Operation
DESCRIPTION OF
OPERATION
Become familiar with these
controls before operating
the unit.
On/Auto/Off Switch: Turn
this switch ON to provide
automatic power to the
pressure switch and OFF to
remove power at the end of
each use.
Pressure Switch: The pres-
sure switch automatically
starts the motor when the
air tank pressure drops
below the factory set “cut-
in” pressure. It stops the
motor when the air tank
pressure reaches the factory
set “cut-out” pressure.
KNOW YOUR AIR
COMPRESSOR
READ THIS OWNER’S MANU-
AL AND SAFETY RULES
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Compare the illustra-
tions with your unit to famil-
iarize yourself with the
location of various controls
and adjustments. Save this
manual for future reference.
Installation
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