Assembly
(Continued)
lUBRICATIOn
ChECk FOR PROPER
OIL LEVEL BEFORE
OPERATINg!
SOME MODELS ARE ShIPPED WITh OIL IN
ThE PUMP.
Remove oil fill plug on pump . Check oil
level; some models are shipped with
oil in the pump . See specification label
on compressor pump for the proper oil
capacity and oil type .
Do not use regular automotive oil .
Additives in regular motor oil can cause
valve deposits and reduce pump life . For
maximum pump life, drain and replace
oil after the first hour of run time .
This pump has an oil sight glass as
shown in Figure 8 . Oil level can be
monitored and maintained as shown in
Figure 9 .
OIl
Use SAE 30 industrial grade air
compressor oil or full synthetic motor oil
like Mobil 1 10W30 . Do not use regular
automotive oil . Additives in regular
motor oil can cause valve deposits and
reduce pump life . For maximum pump
life, drain and replace oil after the first
hour of run time .
OIl InFORMATIOn
Oil Capacity
32 ounces
Breather
Sight glass
Oil drain
plug
Figure 8
Figure 9 - Sight Glass
Operation
START-UP / BReAk-In PROCeDURe
the hose until start-up is completed and
the unit checks Ok.
pressure in tank!
1 . Remove cap from oil fill opening .
Fill pump to the proper oil level (see
Figure 9) . Install breather (found
in parts bag with this manual or
hanging from cylinder) .
2 . Open the tank drain valve . Turn
outlet valve to open air flow .
3 . Move pressure switch lever or knob
to the OFF position and plug in
power cord . Move pressure switch
to the AUTO position to run the unit
(see Figure 10) .
Figure 10
4 . Run the unit for 30 minutes at zero
(0) psi (under no load) to break in
pump parts .
5 . Move the pressure switch lever or
knob to OFF and turn tank drain
Oil fill
plug
valve to shut off air flow . The
compressor is now ready for use .
Maintenance
Disconnect, tag and lock out
power source, then release
Full
all pressure from the system
before attempting to install, service,
relocate or perform any maintenance.
Low
All repairs should be performed by an
authorized service representative .
FOR eFFICIenT OPeRATIOn:
Perform the following maintenance
schedule .
1 . Maintain proper oil level . Refer to
Do not attach air
tools to open end of
2 . Drain Tank . With compressor shut
Never disconnect
threaded joints with
Figure 11
3 . Check air filter to be sure it is clean .
5
Lubrication section for details .
off and pressure released: Drain
moisture from tank by opening
drain valve underneath tank (See
Figure 11) .
Bottom
Drain
Valve
To service a filter, remove the filter
housing cover . Remove filter and
clean in hot, soapy water (Paper
filters cannot be washed) . Rinse and
let dry . Replace air filters that cannot
be cleaned . Place filter back in the
housing base . Replace cover .
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TQ3127
Side
Drain
Valve