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DeVillbiss Air Power Company D26368 manual

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  • Page 1

    Air Compr essor Permanently Lubricated ● Portable OPERA TOR’S MANUAL SAFETY ● ASSEMBL Y ● OPERA TION ● MAINTENANCE ● STORAGE ● TROUBLESHOOTING ● ESP AÑOL ● FRANÇAIS D26368 Rev . 0 4/30/02 Read Operator’ s Manual. Do not operate equipment until you have read this Operator’ s Manual for Safety , Assembly, Operation , and Maint[...]

  • Page 2

    2- ENG D26368 T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY GUIDELINES-DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7 ON-RECEIPT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 GLOSSAR Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    3- ENG D26368 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save these instructions Improper operation or maintenance of this pr oduct could result in serious injury and property damage. Read and understand all warnings and operation instructions before using this equipment. HAZARD WARNING: Risk of explosion or fir e How T o Prevent It What Could Happen It is nor[...]

  • Page 4

    4- ENG D26368 WARNING: Risk of Bursting Air T ank: The following conditions could lead to a weakening of the tank, and result in a violent tank explosion and could cause property damage or serious injury . How T o Prevent It What Could Happen WARNING: Risk fr om Flying Objects HOW TO PREVENT IT WHA T CAN HAPPEN The compressed air stream can cause s[...]

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    5- ENG D26368 HOW TO PREVENT IT WHA T CAN HAPPEN WARNING: Risk to Br eathing WARNING: Risk of Electrical Shock HOW TO PREVENT IT WHA T CAN HAPPEN HAZARD HAZARD Y our air compressor is powered by electricity . Like any other electrically powered device, If it is not used pr operly it may cause electric shock. Repairs attempted by unqualified personn[...]

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    6- ENG D26368 HOW TO PREVENT IT WHA T CAN HAPPEN WARNING: RISK OF BURNS T ouching exposed metal such as the compressor head or outlet tubes, can result in serious burns. Never touch any exposed metal parts on compressor during or immediately after operation. Compressor will r emain hot for several minutes after operation. Do not reach ar ound prote[...]

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    7- ENG D26368 Review and understand all instructions and war nings in this manual. Become familiar with the operation and controls of the air compr essor . Keep operating area clear of all persons, pets, and obstacles. Keep children away fr om the air compressor at all times . Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcoh[...]

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    8- ENG D26368 GLOSSAR Y Become familiar with these terms before operating the unit. CFM : Cubic feet per minute. SCFM: Standard cubic feet per minute; a unit of measur e of air delivery . PSIG: Pounds per square inch gauge; a unit of measur e of pressur e. Code Certification: Products that bear one or mor e of the following marks: UL, CUL, ETL, CET[...]

  • Page 9

    9- ENG D26368 ASSEMBL Y Assembly for “Pancake” units T ools Requir ed for Assembly 1 - 3/8” socket or nut driver 1. Carefully place unit on side opposite of controls. 2. Using a 3/8 inch socket or nut driver remove the scr ews attaching the unit to the shipping pallet. NOTE : These screws will be used to install the rubber feet. 3. Attach the[...]

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    10- ENG D26368 Rubber Feet Screw Nut Wheel Shoulder Bolt Assembly for “V ertical” units T ools Requir ed for Assembly 1 - 9/16” socket or open end wrench 1 - 1/2” socket or open end wrench 1. Remove all packaging leaving the air compressor on the pallet. 2. Remove and discard the (4) scr ews holding the air compressor to the pallet. It may [...]

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    Assembly for “Horizontal” units T ools Requir ed for Assembly 1 - 9/16” socket or open end wrench 1 - 3/8” socket or open end wrench 1 - 1/2” socket or open end wrench 1. (if equipped) T o make installation easier , submer ge handle grip into warm soapy water . Remove handle grip from soapy water and slide onto handle. 2. Insert the handl[...]

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    12- ENG D26368 INST ALLA TION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. In the event of a short circuit, gr ounding reduces the risk of shock by pr oviding an escape wire for the electric curr ent. This air compressor must be properly gr ounded. The portable air compressor is equipped with a cor d having a grounding wir e with an appropriate[...]

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    13- ENG D26368 Extension Cords Using extension cords is not r ecommended. The use of extension cords will cause voltage to drop r esulting in power loss to the motor and overheating. Instead of using an extension cord, incr ease the working reach of the air hose by attaching another length of hose to its end. Attach additional lengths of hose as ne[...]

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    14- ENG D26368 OPERA TION Description of Operation Become familiar with these controls befor e operating the unit. On/Auto/Off Switch : T urn this switch ON to provide automatic power to the pr essure switch and OFF to remove power at the end of each use. Pressur e Switch: The pressur e switch automatically starts the motor when the air tank pressu[...]

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    15- ENG D26368 Drain V alve: The drain valve is located at the base of the air tank and is used to drain condensation at the end of each use. Cooling System (not shown) : This compressor contains an advanced design cooling system. At the heart of this cooling system is an engineered fan. It is perfectly normal for this fan to blow air through the v[...]

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    16- ENG D26368 How to Start: 1. T urn the On/Auto/Off lever to “ AUTO ” and allow tank pressur e to build. Motor will stop when tank pressur e reaches “ cut-out ” pr essure. 2. Pull the regulator knob out and turn clockwise to increase pr essure. When the desired pr essure is r eached push knob in to lock in place. The compressor is r eady [...]

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    17- ENG D26368 MAINTENANCE Customer Responsibilities Daily or after each use Before each use ● ● Y early ● 1 1- more fr equent in dusty or humid conditions Check Safety V alve Drain T ank Air Filter Unit cycles automatically when power is on. When performing maintenance, you may be exposed to voltage sources, compr essed air , or moving parts[...]

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    18- ENG D26368 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Unit cycles automatically when power is on. When doing Maintenance, you may be exposed to voltage sources, compressed air or moving parts. Personal injuries can occur . Befor e performing any Maintenance or repair , unplug the compr essor and bleed off all air pressur e. ALL MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR OPERA TIONS[...]

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    7. Unscrew the check valve (turn counterclockwise) using a 7/8 ” open end wr ench. Note the orientation for reassembly . 8. Using a screwdriver , car efully push the valve disc up and down. NOTE: The valve disc should move freely up and down on a spring which holds the valve disc in the closed position; if not the check valve needs to be cleaned [...]

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    20- ENG D26368 STORAGE Before you stor e the air compressor , make sur e you do the following: 1. Review the "Maintenance" section on the preceding pages and perform scheduled maintenance as necessary . 2. Set the On/Auto/Off lever to “ OFF ” . 3. T urn the regulator counterclockwise and set the outlet pr essure to zer o. 4. Remove th[...]

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    21- ENG D26368 TROUBLESHOOTING Performing repairs may expose voltage sour ces, moving parts or compressed air sour ces, moving parts or compressed air sour ces. Personal injury may occur . Prior to attempting any repairs, unplug the air compr essor and bleed off all air tank air pressur e. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Pressur e switch does not shut off[...]

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    22- ENG D26368 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION It is normal for “ some ” pressur e drop to occur . If there is an excessive amount of pressur e drop when the accessory is used, adjust the regulator following the instructions in the “ Description of Operation ” paragraph in the “ Operation Section. NOTE: Adjust the r egulated pressur e under flow[...]

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    23- ENG D26368 Regulator will not shut off air outlet. Damaged regulator Replace PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Motor will not run. Fuse blown, circuit br eaker tripped. 1. Check fuse box for blown fuse and replace as necessary . Reset circuit breaker . Do not use a fuse or circuit br eaker with higher rating than that specified for your particular branc[...]

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    24- ENG D26368 LIMITED W ARRANTY DeVilbiss Air Power Company warrants to the original purchaser who uses the pr oduct in a consumer application (personal, residential or household usage) that all products cover ed under this warranty are free fr om defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. All products covered by t[...]