Speedaire
Operating Instructions & Parts Manual
Model 2EPN7
Guide To Maintenance
For Service call 1-888-303-1344.
All requests should include model
number and serial number.To
obtain reliable and satisfactory
service, this unit requires a
consistent preventive maintenance
schedule. Maintenance schedule
forms are included to aid in keeping
the proper records.
Before per-
forming any maintenance function,
be sure all air pressure in unit is
relieved. Failure to do this may
result in injury or equipment
damage.
Never add fuel
to the fuel tank of a hot engine.
Spilled fuel may ignite and cause
injury or equipment damage.
Daily Maintenance
Check oil level of compressor.
Add Speedaire recip lubricant as
required. See "Compressor Oil
Specifications" Section. .
NOTE: Do not mix oil type,
weight, or brands.
1. Check oil level of engine.Refer
to engine manual for
Manufacturer's recommended
oil.
2. Drain moisture from tank by
opening tank drain valve located
in bottom of tank. Do not open
drain valve if tank pressure
exceeds 25 PSIG.
For Service and Warranty, Call: 1-888-303-1344
Weekly Maintenance
1. Clean dust and foreign matter
from cylinder head, motor, fan
blade, air lines, intercooler and
tank.
2. Remove and clean intake air
filters.
Do not
exceed 15 PSIG nozzle pressure
when cleaning element parts with
compressed air. Do not direct
compressed air against human
skin. Serious injury could result.
Never wash elements in fuel oil,
gasoline or flammable solvent.
3. Check V-belts for tightness. The
V-belts must be tight enough to
transmit the necessary power to
the compressor. Adjust the V-
belts as follows:
a. Remove bolts and guard
to access compressor
drive.
b. Loosen mounting
hardware which secures
engine to base. Slide
engine within slots of base
plate to desired position.
c. Apply pressure with finger
to one belt at midpoint
span. Tension is correct if
top of belt aligns with
bottom of adjacent belt.
Make further adjustments
if necessary.
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d. Check the alignments of
pulleys. Adjust if necessary.
e. Tighten mounting hardware
to secure motor to base.
f. Re-install guard and secure
with bolts.
Never operate
unit without belt guard in place.
Removal will expose rotating
parts which can cause injury or
equipment damage.
Every 90 Days Or 500 Hours
Maintenance
1. Change crankcase oil. Use only
Speedaire recip lubricant.
2. Check entire system for air
leakage around fittings,
connections, and gaskets, using
soap solution and brush Tighten
nuts and cap screws as
required.
3. Check and clean compressor
valves as required. Replace
worn or damaged parts.
Valves must be
replaced in original positions.
Valve gaskets should be
replaced each time valves are
serviced.
4. Pull ring on all pressure relief
valves to assure proper
operation.
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