BE Pressure supply 80 Gallon Air Compressor AC5080B3 - Manual (Page 6)

Operation
Sight Glass
Breather
Cap
Drain
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INITIAL START-UP
1. Pump is shipped with oil. Remove the oil cap and check
pump oil level. Add SAE 30 Non-detergent pump oil, if
necessary. Hand tighten breather cap.
2. Turn outlet valve to open airflow.
3. Move pressure switch lever to the OFF position and
plug in power cord (if applicable). Move pressure switch to
the AUTO position to run the unit.
CAUTION! Unusual noise or vibration indicates a problem.
Do not continue to operate until you identify and correct the
source of the problem.
NOTE: Electric models are equipped with a pressure
switch that automatically turns the motor OFF when the tank
pressure reaches a preset level. After air is used from the
tank and drops to a preset low level, the pressure switch
automatically turns the motor back on.
CAUTION! Do not attach air tools to open end of the hose
until start-up is completed and the unit checks out OK.
4. Run the unit for 30 minutes, with ball valve open, to
break in pump parts.
5. Move the pressure switch lever to OFF and turn the
outlet valve to shut off air flow. The compressor is now ready
for use.
6. After 50 hours of operation change the compressor oil.
WARNING!
Never disconnect threaded joints with pressure in the tank.
NOTE: Reduce tank pressure below 10 psi, then drain
moisture from tank daily to avoid tank corrosion. Drain
moisture from tank(s) by opening the drain petcock located
on the foot ring.
COMPRESSOR LUBRICATION
CAUTION! Do not operate without lubricant or with
inadequate lubricant. Use of compressor without
lubricant or inadequate lubricant voids all warranties.
Synthetic Lubricants
Synthetic lubricants are recommended after 50 hour
break-in. Compressor life is greatly increased with
the use of synthetic lubricants. CAUTION! If you will
be using synthetic lubricant, all downstream piping
material and system components must be compatible.
Suitable
Viton®, Teflon®, Epoxy (Glass Filled), Oil Resistant
Alkyd, Fluorosilicone, Flourocarbon, Polysulfide, 2-Component
Urethane, Nylon, Delrin®, Celcon®, High Nitrile Rubber (Buna
N. NBR more than 36 Acrylonite), Polyurethane, Polyethylene,
Epichlorohydrin, Polyacrylate, Melamine, Polypropylene, Baked
Phenolics, Epoxy, Modified Alkyds
(® indicates trademark of DuPont Corporation)
Not Recommended
Neoprene, Natural Rubber, SBR Rubber, Acrylic Paint, Lacquer,
Varnish, Polystyrene, PVC, ABS, Polycarbonite, Cellulose Acetate,
Latex, EPR, Acrylics, Phenoxy, Polysulfones, Styrene Acrylonitile
(San), Butyl
Alternate Lubricants. You may use petroleum-based lubricant
that is premium quality, does not contain detergents, contains only
anti-rust, anti-oxidation, and anti-foam agents as additives, has a
flashpoint of 440ºF (227ºC) or higher, and has a auto-ignition point
of 650ºF (343ºC) or higher.
See the petroleum lubricant viscosity table below. The table is
intended as a general guide only. Heavy duty operating conditions
require heavier viscosities.
Temperature around
Compressor
Viscosity Grade
ISO SAE
Below 40ºF (4ºC) 60 20
40ºF to 80ºF
(4ºC to 27ºC)
100 30
80F to 100F
(27ºC to 37ºC)
150 40
Pump Crankcase Capacities.
Model Crankcase capacity
459231 42 oz
459241
82 oz
MOISTURE IN COMPRESSED AIR
Moisture in compressed air will form into droplets as it
comes from an air compressor pump. When humidity
is high or when a compressor is in continuous use for
an extended period of time, this moisture will collect
in the tank. When using a paint spray or sandblast
gun, this water will be carried from the tank through
the hose, and out of the gun as droplets mixed with
the spray material. If this is not acceptable for your
application, an external air dryer must be added to the
system.