Senco PC2017 - Manual (Page 9)

Senco ® Gasoline Air Compressor Manual 2003 9
OIL DIPSTICK: The dipstick will
register the amount of oil in the
pump. Oil level should be
checked on a daily basis to en-
sure it does not exceed the maxi-
mum notch or fall below the mini-
mum notch on the dipstick
AIR INTAKE FILTER: This filter is
designed to clean air coming into
the pump. To ensure the pump
continually receives a clean, cool,
dry air supply this filter must al-
ways be clean and ventilation
opening free from obstructions.
Replace filter when necessary.
AIR COMPRESSOR PUMP: To
compress air, the pistons move
up and down in the cylinders. On
the downstroke, air is drawn in
through the air intake valves while
the exhaust valves remain closed.
On the upstroke, air is com-
pressed, the intake valves close
and compressed air is forced out
through the exhaust valves, into
the discharge line, through the
pilot valve and into the air tank.
PILOT VALVE: When the toggle
is in the upright position, all air
from the air compressor is vented
through the discharge muffler.
This gives an easy start feature.
For normal operation, the toggle
is in the 90° position.
SAFETY RELIEF VALVE: This
valve is designed to
prevent system failures by
relieving pressure from the sys-
tem when the compressed air
reaches a predetermined level.
The valve is preset by the manu-
facturer and must not be modi-
fied in any way. To verify the
valve is working
properly, pull on the ring. Air
pressure should escape. When
the ring is released, it will reseat.
AIR TANK DRAIN VALVE: The
drain valve is used to
remove moisture from the air
tank(s) after the air compres-
sor is shut off. NEVER
attempt to open the drain
valve when more than 10
PSI of air pressure is in the
air tank! To open the drain
valve, turn the knob counter-
clockwise.
AIR TANK PRESSURE
GAUGE: The air tank
pressure gauge indicates the
reserve air pressure in the air
tank (s).
PRESSURE REGULATOR:
The air pressure coming from
the air tank is controlled by the
regulator knob. Turn the pres-
sure regulation knob clockwise
to increase discharge pressure,
and counterclockwise to de-
crease discharge pressure.
OUTLET PRESSURE
GAUGE: The outlet pressure
gauge indicates the air pres-
sure available at the outlet side
of the regulator. This pressure
is controlled by the regulator
and is always less or equal to
the air tank pressure.
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