DeVillbiss Air Power Company SP-100-F Troubleshooting Guide download pdf (Page 13)

3. Periodicallycheckthe compressoroutfitduring

the firstfew days of operation to make sure

the compressor outfit isrunningsmoothlyand

allcontrolsare operatingproperly.

NOTE

After the compressor has been in

operation for 2 to 3 hours, tighten the

compressor head bolts.

Torque two stage compressor head

bolts to 35 foot-pounds using a criss-

cross pattern when tightening.

BREAK-IN PROCEDURES

Perform steps1-8 of the Daily StartupProcedures.

Open the airdischargevalve.

DALLY STARTUP PROCEDURES

Performthe followingchecksbeforestartingthe

compressoroutfit.

1. Ensurethat nothing is blocking the belt

guard airopenings.

2. Pullthe dng on the safetyvalve to make

surethe valve moves freelyand smoothly.

3. Checkthe engine and compressoroil levels.

Add oil if necessary.

Gasoline is extremely flammable and

explosive. Refuel in a well ventilated

area with engine stopped. Allow engine

to cool before refueling.

Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in

the area where the engine is refueled or

where gasoline is stored.

Do not overfill the tank and make sure

the filler cap is securely closed after

refueling. Be careful not to spill fuel

when refueling. Fuel vapor or spilled

fuel may ignite. If any fuel is spilled,

make sure the area is dry before

starting the engine.

4. Check the enginefuel tank level.Add fuel if

necessary.

Before starting the compressor outfit, check the

following:

.

6.

7,

8.

Close the airdischargevalve.

Setthe toggleleverof the unloadervalve in

the vertical positionto relieve compressor

head pressure.

Move the control lever orchoke levertothe

CHOKE position.

Turn the engine lever or key switch to the

ON position.

NOTE

If the engine is warm or the air tem-

perature is high, move the control

lever or choke lever away from the

CHOKE position as soon as the engine

starts.

.

Start the compressor outfit by pulling the

starterhandle or by depressingthe starter

button.Returnthe toggle leveronthe unloader

valve to thehorizontalpositionand allow

outfitrunfor 10 minuteswithoutbuildingany

pressure. Check that the unloader exhausts

air at maximum tank pressure.

If these break-in procedures are not

followed, premature pump failure may

result and void your warranty.

10.Check the following:

a.

b.

Make sureall controlsare operating

correctly.Refer tothe "Operator Controls"

section of this manual. A separate

gasoline engine instructionmanual is

provideddetailingengineoperation.

Check allair lines, fittings and pipes for

leaks. Even minor leaks can cause the

compressortooverworkresultingin

prematurebreakdown orunsatisfactory

performance.

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