INSTALLATION
Do not operate unit if damaged during shipping, handling or use. Operating unit if damaged
may result in injury.
1.
Permanently installed compressors must be located in a clean, well ventilated dry room so compressor
receives adequate supply of fresh, clean, cool and dry air. It is recommended that a compressor, used
for painting, be located in a separate room from that area wherein body sanding and painting is done.
Abrasive particles or paint found to have clogged the air intake filters and intake valves shall
automatically void warranty.
2.
Compressors should never be located so close to a wall or other obstruction that flow of air through the
cooling fan, which cools the compressor, is impeded. Permanently mounted units should have cooling
fan at least 12" from wall.
3.
Place stationary compressors on firm level ground or flooring. Permanent installations require bolting to
floor. Bolt holes in tank or base feet are provided. Before bolting or lagging down, shim compressor
level to avoid putting a stress on a tank foot. It is recommended that unit be set on optional vibro-isolator
pads. Tanks bolted directly to a concrete floor without isolators will not be warranted against cracking.
4.
If installing a base mounted unit, make certain pressure limiting controls are properly installed and
operational. A pressure switch is required for start/stop control. Units furnished with dual control are
supplied with a pilot valve. The pilot valve requires a control air pressure line from the air receiver to be
connected to the pilot valve.
Do not install isolating valves between compressor outlet and air receiver. This will cause
excessive pressure if valve is closed and cause injury and equipment damage.
Factory assembled medical units equipped with an isolation valve have a pressure relief valve
installed in the discharge line between the compressor and isolation valve. Do not remove or
adjust.
Always use an air pressure regulating device at the point of use. Failure to do so can result in
injury or equipment damage.
• Do not install an area where ambient temperature is below 32 degrees F. or above
100 degrees F.
• Do not install unit in an area where air is dirty and/or chemical laden.
• Unit is not to be installed outdoors.
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