Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
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Speedaire
Air Compressors
Description
Both models are equipped with cast-iron pumps mounted on baseplates for fire
sprinkler system applications.
Compressors include factory-mounted belt guards and flywheels. Pumps include
ductile iron crankshaft and ball bearings.
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information that
is very important to know and under-
stand. This information is provided for
SAFETY and to
PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To
help recognize this information,
observe the following symbols.
Danger indicates
an imminently haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates
a potentially hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided, COULD
result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a
potentially hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided, MAY
result in minor or moderate injury.
Notice indicates
important informa-
tion, that if not followed, MAY cause dam-
age to equipment.
Unpacking
After unpacking the unit, inspect care-
fully for any damage that may have
occurred during transit. Make sure to
tighten fittings, bolts, etc., before put-
ting unit into service.
Do not operate
unit if damaged dur-
ing shipping, handling or use. Damage may
result in bursting and cause injury or prop-
erty damage.
Specifications
Free Air
No.
CFM
Model
HP
Cyl.
@ 40 psi
4B242A
2
2
11.6
4B243A
3
2
12.3
Form 5S3637
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Baseplate
General Safety Information
Since the air compressor and other
components (pump, spray guns, filters,
lubricators, hoses, etc.) used make up a
high pressure pumping system, the fol-
lowing safety precautions must be
observed at all times:
1. Read all manuals included
with this product carefully.
Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the
proper use of the equip-
ment.
2. Follow all local safety codes as well
as in the United States the
Occupational Safety and Health Act
(OSHA).
3. Only persons well acquainted with
these rules of safe operation should
be allowed to use the compressor.
4. Keep visitors away and NEVER allow
children in the work area.
5. Wear safety glasses and
use hearing protection
when operating the pump
or unit.
6. Do not stand on or use the pump or
unit as a handhold.
7. Before each use, inspect compressed
air system, fuel system and electrical
components for signs of damage,
deterioration, weakness or leakage.
Repair or replace defective items
before using.
Maximum
Working
Volts,
Amp
Pressure
Phase
Draw
40 psi
115/230,1
24/12
40
230/460, 3
8.0/4.0
Printed in U.S.A.
02433
0499/090/VCPVP
4B242A and 4B243A
Breathable Air Warning
This compressor/pump is NOT
equipped and should NOT be used
"as is" to supply breathing quality
air. For any application of air for
human consumption, you must fit
the air compressor/pump with suit-
able in-line safety and alarm equip-
ment. This additional equipment is
MANUAL
necessary to properly filter and
purify the air to meet minimal spec-
ifications for Grade D breathing as
described in Compressed Gas
Association Commodity
Specification G 7.1 - 1966, OSHA 29
CFR 1910.134, and/or Canadian
Standards Associations (CSA).
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
IN THE EVENT THE COMPRESSOR IS
USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF
BREATHING AIR APPLICATION AND
PROPER IN-LINE SAFETY AND
ALARM EQUIPMENT IS NOT SIMUL-
TANEOUSLY USED, EXISTING WAR-
RANTIES ARE VOID, AND DAYTON
ELECTRIC MFG. DISCLAIMS ANY
LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR ANY
LOSS, PERSONAL INJURY OR DAM-
AGE.
Dimensions
Comp
Oil
RPM
Capacity
L
1000
8.5 oz.
22-1/2"
1225
8.5
22-1/2
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