Speedaire Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Model 1NNF8
Operation (Continued)
LUBRICATION
This is an oilless product and does not
require lubrication to operate.
chuck or other tool to open end of hose
until start-up has been completed and
unit checks OK.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate compressor
before reading instructions or damage
may result.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1.
Turn switch to OFF position and plug
in power cord.
Off Position
Off Position
On Position
Figure 4
2.
Turn regulator knob
counterclockwise to close air fl ow.
3.
Turn switch to ON position.
4.
Compressor will build to maximum
pressure and shut off.
5.
With hose attached to outlet of
compressor, attach tire chuck or
other tool to open end of hose.
6.
Adjust regulator to proper pressure
for tool or tire. Operate tool per
instructions.
As air is depleted from the tank by use
of a tire chuck, tool, etc., the compressor
will restart automatically at its preset
"cut-in" pressure. When a tool is being
used continuously, the compressor will
cycle on and off automatically.
7.
Turn switch to OFF position, unplug
power cord and drain tank of air
when fi nished using compressor.
Maintenance
Disconnect power source
then release all pressure
from the system before
Do not
attempting to install,
attach air
service, relocate or perform any
maintenance. Service should be
performed by an authorized service
representative.
The compressor should be checked
often for any visible problems and the
following maintenance procedures
should be performed each time the
compressor is used.
ASME SAFETY VALVE
attempt to adjust the safety valve!
Figure 5
Check the safety valve by performing
the following steps:
1.
Plug the compressor in and run
until shut off pressure is reached
(see Operating Procedure).
2.
Wearing safety glasses, pull the ring
on the safety valve to release
pressure from compressor tank. Use
your other hand to defl ect fast-
moving air from being directed
toward your face.
3.
The safety valve should
automatically close at approximately
40 - 50 psi. If the safety valve does
not allow air to be released when
you pull on the ring, or if it does not
close automatically, it MUST be
replaced.
DRAIN TANK
With compressor shut off and pressure
released: Drain moisture from tank by
opening drain valve underneath tank
(See Figure 6).
Figure 6
CLEANING
Turn power OFF and clean dust and dirt
from motor, tank, air lines and pump
cooling fi ns.
IMPORTANT: Unit should be located as
far from spraying area as hose will allow
to prevent over-spray from clogging air
fi lter.
AIR FILTER
Do not
Check air fi lter to be sure it is clean. To
remove or
service a fi lter, remove the fi lter housing
cover. Remove fi lter and clean in hot,
soapy water (Paper fi lters cannot be
washed). Rinse and let dry. Replace air
fi lters that cannot be cleaned. Place
fi lter back in the housing base. Replace
cover.
LUBRICATION
This is an oilless type compressor
requiring no lubrication.
THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
is equipped with an automatic reset
thermal overload protector which will
shut off motor if it becomes overheated.
If thermal overload protector shuts
motor OFF frequently look for the
following causes:
1.
2.
overload protector is actuated, the motor
must be allowed to cool down before
start-up is possible. The motor will
automatically restart without warning
if left plugged into electrical outlet and
unit is turned on.
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This
compressor
Low voltage
Lack of proper ventilation
If the
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