Installation, How to set up your unit – Excell Precision E7540 User Manual
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10-ENG
A18791
INSTALLATION
HOW TO SET UP YOUR UNIT
Location of the Air Compressor
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Locate the air compressor in a clean, dry, and well ventilated area.
•
Located the air compressor at least 12" away from the wall or other 
obstructions that will interfere with the flow of air. 
•
Locate the air compressor as close to the main power supply as possible 
to avoid using long lengths of electrical wiring. NOTE: Long lengths of 
electrical wiring could cause power loss to the motor.
•
The air filter must be kept clear of obstructions which could reduce air flow 
to the air compressor. 
Anchoring of the Air Compressor
Risk of Bursting. Excessive Vibration can weaken the air 
tank and cause an explosion. The compressor must be 
properly mounted.
The air compressor MUST be bolted to a solid, level surface.
Hardware needed:
4 - Concrete anchors (not supplied)
4 - 3/8" Lag screw to fit concrete anchors
(not supplied)
4 - 5/8" Washer (supplied)
shims
(if
needed)
1. Place the air compressor on a solid, level surface.
2. Mark the surface using the holes in the air compressor feet as a template.
3. Drill holes in the surface for the concrete anchors. Install concrete anchors.
4. Line-up holes in surface with holes in air compressor feet.
5. Place the (4) washers (supplied)
3/8" Lag 
Screw 
(not supplied)
5/8" Washer
(supplied)
Shim Under 
Washer
(not supplied)
Concrete Anchor
(not supplied)
Surface Line
between the floor and air 
compressor feet. If needed, solid 
shims may be placed between the 
washers and floor to evenly 
distribute weight on all four feet. 
See next figure.
6. Place the (4) 3/8" lag screws
through the air compressor feet, 
washers, shims, and into the 
anchors.
7. Torque 3/8" lag screws to 7-10 ft.-lbs.
