WEN 22200 20 Gallon Vertical Tank Air Compressor - Manual (Page 12)

OPERATION
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW AIR COMPRESSOR complete the following steps.
1. Check that all nuts and bolts are secure.
2. Make sure the oil has been properly added to your Air Compressor.
3. Place your Air Compressor on a firm, level surface in a clean, dry, well ventilated area.
4. Your Air Compressor should be located 12 to 18 inches from walls or any other obstruction
which would interfere with airflow. Your Air Compressor should be located in a temperature
controlled area between 32°F and 95°F.
5. Do not place rags, containers or other material on top of your Air Compressor.
Power Source Connection
Your Air Compressor is designed to operate on a properly grounded 120 volt, 60HZ, single
phase, alternating current (AC) power source with a fused 20 Amp time delayed fuse or circuit
breaker. It is recommended that a qualified electrician verify the ACTUAL VOLTAGE at the
receptacle into which the unit will be plugged and confirm that the receptacle is properly fused
and grounded. The use of the proper circuit size can eliminate nuisance circuit breaker tripping
while operating your Air Compressor. For electrical details see pages 7–9.
Initial Start-Up Procedures
1. Open the Air Tank Drain Valve to permit air to escape, preventing air pressure buildup in the
Air Tank.
2. Run the compressor for a minimum of 20 minutes in this “no-load” position to lubricate the
piston.
3. Close Air Tank Drain Valve. Your compressor is ready for use.
4. See pneumatic tool/equipment instructions for instructions on how to connect the
tool/equipment to your Air Compressor.
Depending on the CFM draw of the tool/equipment being operated, your new Air Compressor
can be used for operating paint sprayers, air tools/equipment, grease guns, airbrushes, caulking
guns, abrasive blasters, tire & plastic toy inflation, spraying weed killer and insecticides, etc.
Proper adjustment of the Air Pressure Regulator is necessary for all of these operations. Refer to
the air pressure specifications provided with the tool/equipment you are using.
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