BE Pressure supply 6 Gallon Horizontal Air Compressor AC206 - Manual (Page 16)

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operation
Preperation for Starting
1. The place to set the compressor should be clean, dry and ventilated.
2. Keep the use voltage within±5% of rated.
3. Keep the oil level in the red circle leveler.
4. Recommend compressor oil use SAE30 over 10ºC, and use SAE10 below
10ºC.
5. Open the outlet valve, set the knob of pressure switch in position on (Fig.2),
let the compressor run 10 minutes with no load to ensure lubricating the moving
parts before regular service
CAUTION
Unusual noise or vibration indicates a problem. Do not continue to operate until
you identify and correct the source of the problem.
CAUTION
Do not attach air tools to open end of the hose until start-up is completed and
the unit checks out OK.
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operation
Breather Cap
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 (Part #4043), if neces-
sary. Hand tighten breather cap.
2. Turn pressure relief knob to engine start position.
3. The engine is shipped without oil. Refer to the engine manual for oil
capacity and viscosity recommendations.
4. Refer to engine manual to start your engine.
5. Once the engine has started, move the pressure relief knob to the
engine run position.
Engine
Start
Engine
Run
CAUTION
Unusual noise or vibration indicates a problem. Do not continue to
operate until you identify and correct the source of the problem.
CAUTION
Do not attach air tools to open end of the hose until start-up is
completed and the unit checks out OK.
6. Run the unit for 30 minutes, with ball valve open, to break in pump
parts.
7. Close the ball valve to shut off airflow. The compressor is now ready
for use.
8. After 50 hours of operation change the compressor oil.
FIG. 2
ON/OFF
DISCHARGE VALVE 2
DISCHARGE VALVE 1
FIG. 1
KNOB
SAFETY VALVE