Speedaire Operating Instructions
Speedaire
Compressors
Assembly (Continued)
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3. Check with a qualified electrician
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or serviceman if the grounding
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instructions are not completely
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understood, or if in doubt as to
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whether the product is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug
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provided; if it will not fit the outlet,
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have the proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
PLuGS AND RECEPTACLES
1. If the plug on the electrical cord of
the unit is unfamiliar to you or will
not fit your particular receptacle,
Figure 7 will help you understand why
by illustrating the different plugs and
the voltages they are to be used with.
2. Make sure that the product is
connected to an outlet having the
same configuration as the plug.
3. The receptacles must be connected
to circuits rated to carry at least the
voltage and amperages shown.
4. NEVER have a receptacle replaced
with one of a higher amperage
before determining the change can
be made according to all electrical
codes affecting your particular area.
The installation should be made
by a qualified electrician. If the
products must be reconnected for
use on different types of circuits, the
re-connection should be made by
qualified personnel.
DuAL vOLTAGE MOTORS (SOME
MODELS)
Dual voltage motors may be connected
for either 120 volts or 240 volts. By
comparing the plug on the cord with
the receptacles shown in Figure 8, you
can determine for which voltage your
compressor is factory wired.
Portable Air
®
Also check motor decal to change from
low voltage to high voltage.
All wiring must be
performed by a
qualified electrician.
To change connections for alternate
voltage:
1. Disconnect cord from power source
2 . Remove motor terminal cover.
3 . Find connection diagram on back side
of the cover or on motor nameplate
and reconnect to desired voltage as
indicated on diagram.
If you do not
understand this
wiring diagram you must find a qualified
electrician that does understand wiring
diagrams.
4 . Change plug to match voltage and
current requirements.
When converting to
an alternate voltage,
be sure the green ground wire of the
cord connects to the ground pin of
the plug and to the metal body of the
pressure switch.
Operation
START-uP
This compressor
pump must be filled
with oil before startup. See Lubrication
section.
Do not attach air
tools to open end of
the hose until start-up is completed and
the unit checks OK.
1. Remove the dipstick breather and
fill pump to the proper oil level. See
Lubrication Section.
2. Turn regulator knob clockwise to
open air flow.
3. Turn pressure switch lever or knob to
OFF position and plug in power cord.
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4. Turn pressure switch lever or knob to
AUTO position and run unit for 30
minutes to break in the pump parts
(See Figure 8).
Off
Auto
Figure 8
5. Turn regulator knob fully
counterclockwise. Compressor will
build to maximum preset pressure
and shut off.
6. Turn regulator knob clockwise to
cause air to bleed off. Compressor
will restart at preset pressure.
7. Turn pressure switch lever or knob to
OFF position and unplug power cord.
Slowly turn regulator knob clockwise
to allow all air pressure to be
released. Do not proceed to the next
step until the tank pressure reaches
zero (0).
8. Attach hose, then add chuck or other
tool to open end of hose. Plug in
power cord. Turn pressure switch
lever to AUTO position. When full
pressure is reached turn regulator
knob clockwise until desired outlet
pressure is achieved.
9. After use, turn pressure switch lever
or knob to the Off position.