Operating Instructions and Parts List
Maintenance
Disconnect, tag and lock out
power source, then release
all pressure from the system
before attempting to install, service,
relocate or perform any maintenance.
Check compressor often for any visible
problems and follow maintenance
procedures each time compressor is
used.
Safety valve must
be replaced if it
cannot be actuated or it leaks air after
ring is released.
1. Turn compressor off and release
pressure from system. (To release
pressure from system, pull ring
on ASME safety valve. Deflect
escaping air by shielding valve with
one hand as you pull ring with
other hand.) Pull ring until tank is
empty.
A large amount of
fast moving air
will be released when the safety valve
is opened with pressure in the tank.
Wear ANSI approved Z87.1 safety
glasses.
2. Drain moisture from tank by
opening drain valve underneath
tank. Tilt tank to remove all
moisture.
3. Clean dust and dirt from tank,
air lines and pump cover while
compressor is still OFF.
MaIntenance ScheDULe
OPeratIOn
DRAIN TANK
CHECK SAFETY VALVE
CLEAN UNIT
aSMe SaFety vaLve
the safety valve!
Check the safety valve by performing
the following steps:
1. Plug the compressor in and run
until shut off pressure is reached.
2. Wearing safety glasses, pull the
ring on the safety valve to release
pressure from compressor tank.
Use your other hand to deflect
fast-moving air from being
directed toward your face.
3. The safety valve should
automatically close at
approximately 40 psi - 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.
Figure 4
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DraIn tank
Do not remove or
With compressor shut off and pressure
attempt to adjust
released, drain moisture from tank by
opening drain valve underneath tank.
Tilt tank to completely drain moisture.
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Turn power OFF and clean dust and
dirt from pump cover, tank, and air
lines.
IMPOrtant: Unit should be located
as far from spraying area as hose will
allow to prevent over-spray from
clogging air filter.
LUbrIcatIOn.
This is an oilless type compressor
requiring no lubrication.
enD OF OPeratIOn/StOraGe
1. Turn ON / OFF switch to the OFF
2. Unplug power cord from wall
3. Wearing safety glasses drain tank
4. Drain tank of condensation by
5. Air hose should be disconnected
6. Compressor and hose should be
technIcaL ServIce
For information regarding the
operation or repair of this product,
please call 1-800-543-6400.
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MW2500 Series
position.
outlet and wrap around handle
area to prevent damage when not
in use.
of air by pulling the ring on the
safety valve. Use other hand to
deflect fast moving air from being
directed toward your face.
opening drain valve on bottom
of tank. Tank pressure should be
below 10 psi when draining tank.
from compressor and hung open
ends down to allow any moisture
to drain.
stored in a cool, dry place.
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