Operation, Description of operation, Know your air compressor – Encore electronic (66-501-1) User Manual

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Description of Operation

Become familiar with these controls before operating the unit.
On/Auto/Off Switch: Turn this switch ON to provide automatic power to the

pressure switch and OFF to remove

power at the end of each use.
Pressure Switch: The pressure switch

automatically starts the motor when the

air tank pressure drops below the factory

set "cut-in" pressure. It stops the motor

when the air tank pressure reaches the

factory set "cut-out" pressure.
Safety Valve: If the pressure switch

does not shut off the air compressor at

its "cut-out" pressure setting, the safety

valve will protect against high pressure by

"popping out" at its factory set pressure

(slightly higher than the pressure switch

"cut-out" setting).
Outlet Pressure Gauge: The outlet pressure gauge indicates the air pressure

available at the outlet side of the regulator. This pressure is controlled by the

regulator and is always less than or equal to the tank pressure.
Tank Pressure Gauge: The tank pressure gauge indicates the reserve air

pressure in the tank.
Regulator: Controls the air pressure shown on the outlet pressure gauge. Pull

the knob out and turn clockwise to increase pressure and counterclockwise to

decrease pressure. When the desired pressure is reached push knob in to lock

in place.
Drain Valve: The drain valve is located at the base of the air

tank and is used to drain condensation at the end of each

use.
Cooling System (not shown): This compressor contains

an advanced design cooling system. At the heart of this cooling system is an

engineered fan. It is perfectly normal for this fan to blow air through the vent

holes in large amounts. You know that the cooling system is working when air

is being expelled.
Air Compressor Pump (not shown): Compresses air into the air tank.

Working air is not available until the compressor has raised the air tank

pressure above that required at the air outlet.
Check Valve: When the air compressor is operating, the

check valve is "open", allowing compressed air to enter

the air tank. When the air compressor reaches "cut-out"

pressure, the check valve "closes", allowing air pressure

to remain inside the air tank.

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Know Your Air Compressor

READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with

the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future

reference.

Drain

Valve

Pressure

Switch

Tank

Pressure Gauge

Outlet

Pressure Gauge

Safety

Valve

On/Auto/Off

Switch

Regulator

Check Valve

OPERATION

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