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Operating Instructions
Damage may result in bursting and cause injury or
property damage.
Installation
Area
1. Install compressor in a clean, dry and well-lit
area. Be sure installation area can maintain
a temperature range between 35˚ - 110˚ F.
If ambient temperature drops
below 32˚F, be sure to protect
safety/relief valves and drain valves from freezing.
NEVER operate compressor with temperatures
below 15˚F or above 125˚F.
2. Allow sufficient space around compressor for
maintenance access and adequate airflow.
Mount unit with pulley towards wall and
leave a minimum of 15 inches of clearance.
3. Use shims to level compressor if installation
area is not flat. This will avoid excessive
vibration and premature pump wear.
DO NOT install compressor in boiler
room, paint spray room, or area
where sandblasting occurs. Make
sure inlet air is away from exhaust
fumes or other toxic, noxious or
corrosive fumes or substances.
4. If acid is used in operating environment
or air is dust laden, pipe intake to outside,
fresh air. Increase pipe size by one size for
every 20 feet of run. Be sure to install pro-
tective hood around intake filter.
5. Insulate cold water or other low temperature
pipes that pass overhead to avoid conden-
sation dripping on compressor which could
cause property damage.
Piping
Safety Steps
1. Install appropriate flow-limiting valves as
necessary according to pipe size(s) used and
run lengths. This will reduce pressure in case
of hose failure, per OSHA Standard 29 CFR
1926.302(b)(7).
2. Flow-limiting valves are listed by pipe size
and rated CFM. Select appropriate valves
accordingly, in accordance with the manufac-
turer’s recommendations.
Piping / Tank Installation
1. Place tank feet
on 1/4” thick rubber pads.
Thicker padding will increase vibration and
the possibility of cracking the tank or other
unit damage.
Do not place unit on dirt floor
or uneven surface.
2. Fasten anchor bolts snugly but do not overtight-
en so normal vibration will not damage unit.
Compressor unit is top heavy and
must be bolted to solid, flat
surface to avoid falling and premature pump wear.
Splash lubrication will not operate properly if unit
is not level.
3. Use a flexible connector between compressor
tank and piping system to minimize noise,
vibration, unit damage, and pump wear.
4. Install appropriate ASME code safety valves
and make sure piping system is equipped with
adequate condensate drains. See figure 2.
Never install a shut-off valve such as
a glove or gate valve, between the
pump discharge and the air tank
unless a safety valve is installed in
the line between valve and pump.
5. Make sure any tube, pipe or hose connected
to the unit can withstand operating tem-
peratures and retain pressure.
Minimum Pipe Size For Compressed Air Lines
(Pipe size shown in inches)
Length Of Piping System
SCFM 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 250 ft.
20 3/4 3/4 3/4 1
40 3/4 1 1 1
60 3/4 1 1 1
100 1 1 1 1-1/4
Ball
Valve
Water Drain Valve
Air Tank
Air Dryer
Coalescing
Filter with
Auto Drain
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Piping
Air Dryer
Figure 2: Basic Piping Diagram
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