DeVillbiss Air Power Company FA100 manual

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    SPECIFICA TION CHART *A circuit breaker is preferred. Use only a fuse or circuit breaker that is the same rating as the branch circuit the air compressor is operated on. If the air compressor is connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use quick acting fuses. Model No. Horsepower SCFM @ 40 psig SCFM @ 90 psig Displacement CFM Bore Stroke Voltage-[...]

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    2 — ENG T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY GUIDELINES ................................................................................................................ Cover Page WARRANTY STATEMENT ............................................................................................................... 3 WARNING CHART . .. . . . . ...................[...]

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    3 — ENG LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR FROM DA TE OF PURCHASE All merchandise manufactured by DeVilbiss Air Po wer Company/ExCell Manufacturing is warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and material which occur during the first year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser (initial user). Products covered under this warranty include[...]

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    4 — ENG ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES EXCEEDING THE PRESSURE RATING OF AIR TOOLS, SPRAY GUNS, AIR OPERATED ACCESSORIES, TIRES AND OTHER INFLATABLES CAN CAUSE THEM TO EX- PLODE OR FLY APART, AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. USE OF UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT AIR HOSE COULD PRODUCE EXCESSIVE SYSTEM PRESSURE AND CAUSE DAMAGES TO THE COMPRESSOR AND H[...]

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    5 — ENG GLOSSARY SCFM or CFM: Standard Cubic Feet per Minute; a unit of measurement of air delivery. PSIG or PSI: Pounds per square inch gauge. U.L. Listed: Products with the U.L. mark are listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (U.L.). Samples of these products have been evaluated by U.L. and meet the applicable U.L. Standards for Safety. DUTY[...]

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    6 — ENG Air Compressor Pump: To compress air, the piston moves up and down in the cylinder. On the downstroke, air is drawn in through the air intake muffler (valves). The exhaust valve remains closed. On the upstroke of the piston, air is compressed. The intake valves close and compressed air is forced out through the exhaust valve and then thro[...]

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    7 — ENG Air Hose The air hose attached to your compressor has an integral pressure adjusting valve at the working end of the hose. Should service or replacement be required, make sure that the pressure adjusting valve is present in the air hose line. It is normal for the adjustable pressure valve to release air during operation. Do not modify the[...]

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    8 — ENG When you have finished using the air compressor: 1. Set the "ON/OFF" switch to "OFF" and unplug the cord. 2. Relieve all pressure from the air compressor head and air hose by setting the adjustable pressure valve to 10 P.S.I. 3. Protect the electrical cord and air hose from damage by winding them loosely around the air[...]

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    9 — ENG AIR COMPRESSOR DIAGRAM P AR TS A V AILABLE FOR THIS UNIT DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Pressure Valve Assembly ....................... CAC-4324 Connecting Rod Kit ................................ KK-4926 Fastener Kit ............................................ KK-4929 Isolator Kit ............................................... KK-4930 Pressur[...]

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    10 — ENG High discharge pressure. Cannot be adjusted lower. Adjustable pressure valve not func- tioning. Air Leaks Hose fitting loose. Prolonged excessive use of air. Decrease the amount of air usage. Your com- pressor is not large enough for the air require- ment. Tighten fitting. Compressor is not delivering enough air. Replace the hose. Hole i[...]

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    11 — ENG SERVICE NOTES[...]

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    DeVilbiss Air Power Company • 213 Industrial Dr. • Jackson, TN 38301-9615 Call our T oll Free Number 1-800-888-2468, Ext 2, then 1, to obtain the location of the nearest Authorized Service Center for ordering repair parts and for warranty repairs. When ordering r epair parts from your local Authorized Service Center , always give the following [...]