VIAIR 400P - Manual (Page 2)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
CAUTION: To reduce risk of electrical shock or electrocution:
- Do not disassemble. Do not attempt repairs or modifications.
Refer to qualified service agencies for all service and repairs.
- Do not use this product in or area where it can fall or be pulled into water or other liquids.
- Do not reach for this product if it has fallen into liquid.
- Use this compressor with 12-volt DC systems only.
- This product should never be left unattended during use.
WARNING: To prevent injury:
- Never allow children to operate this compressor.
Close supervision is necessary when this compressor is being used near children.
- This compressor will become very HOT during and immediately after use.
Do not touch any part of this compressor with bare hands, other than the ON/OFF switch
during and immediately after use.
- Do not use this product near flames or explosive materials or where aerosol products
are being used.
- Do not operate this product where oxygen is being administered.
- Do not pump anything other than atmospheric air.
- Never use this product while sleepy or drowsy.
- Do not use any tools or attachments without first determining maximum air pressure for that
tool or attachment.
- Never point any air nozzle or air sprayer toward another person or any part of the body.
- This air compressor is equipped with an Automatic Reset Thermal Protector, and can
automatically restart after the thermal protector resets. Always cut off power source when
thermal protector becomes activated.
- Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this product.
- Use only in well ventilated areas.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Please read and follow the operating instructions carefully to assure that you will enjoy the
convenience and best use out of your air compressor.
1. Always operate the compressor AT OR BELOW THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE RATING of the
compressor. Refer to Specifications section of this manual.
2. Always OBSERVE THE MAXIMUM DUTY CYCLE of the air compressor. Refer to Specifications
section of this manual for details. Operations exceeding maximum pressure ratings and or duty
cycle will result in damage to air compressor.
3. Your air compressor is equipped with an AUTOMATIC THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTOR.
This feature is designed to protect the air compressor from overheating causing permanent
damage to your air compressor. The thermal overload protector will automatically cut off power
to air compressor should internal operating temperature of the air compressor rise above safe
levels during excessive use.
4. Should at any time during use, your air compressor automatically shuts off, do not attempt to
restart air compressor. Turn ON/OFF switch of air compressor to the OFF position. The automatic
thermal overload protector will automatically reset when internal temperature of the air
compressor drops below safe level. After allowing air compressor to cool off for about 30 minutes,
you can safely resume use of the air compressor by turning on the air compressor.
5. Please note that you may experience a slight delay (about ½ second) of the compressor’s motor
starting when the On/Off Switch is turned on while compressor is pressurized (when there is
pressure in the line that the compressor is connected to). This is a normal delayed reaction, not a
Compressor ON/OFF switch malfunction.
6. It is strongly recommended that you keep the vehicle’s engine running while using the air
compressor to prevent discharge of your vehicle’s battery.
7. ONLY OPERATE THE AIR COMPRESSOR IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS.
Compressor performance is enhanced when operating compressor with vehicle engine running.
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400P PORTABLE COMPRESSOR