Maintenance – WEN 22040 4 Gallon Twin Tank Air Compressor User Manual

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General Overview

1. To

compress

air,

the

piston

moves

up

and

down

in

the

cylinder.

On

the

down

stroke

air

is

drawn

in through the valve inlet. The discharge valve remains closed. On the upstroke of the

piston air is compressed.

2. The inlet valve closes and air is forced out through the discharge valve, through the Check

Valve, and into the Air Tank.

3. Working air is not available until the compressor has raised the tank pressure above that

required at the air service connection.

4. The air inlet filter openings must be kept clear of obstructions, which could reduce air

delivery of the compressor.

Air Pressure Adjustment

1. Your

Air

Compressor

is

supplied

with

an

Air

Pressure

Regulator.

This

Regulator

adjusts

the

air

pressure.

2. To increase air pressure, turn the Air Regulator clockwise.
3. To decrease air pressure, turn the Air Regulator counterclockwise.

4.

The Air Regulator gauge will show the current pressure selected.


MAINTENANCE


Daily (or before each use)

 

1. Check oil level.
2. Check for any unusual noise or vibration.

3.

Be sure all nuts and bolts are tight.

Weekly

1. Clean breather hole on Oil Breather Cap.
2. Drain

water

from

the

Air

Tank

through

the

Drain

Valve.

3. Keep Air Filter clean at all times. Do not operate your Air Compressor with the air filter

removed.

4.

A dirty Air Filter will not allow your Air Compressor to operate at full capacity. Before you
use your Air Compressor, check the Air Filter to be sure it is clean. If it is dirty replace the
filter element.

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