Craftsman 919.16644 - Manual (Page 15)

15- ENG A08597
MAINTENANCE
Customer Responsibilities
Daily
or after
each
use
Before
each
use
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Check Safety Valve
Drain Tank
NOTE: See "Operation" section for
the location of controls.
Risk of Unsafe
Operation. Unit
cycles automatically when power is
on. When performing maintenance,
you may be exposed to voltage
sources, compressed air, or
moving parts. Personal injuries
can occur. Before performing any
maintenance or repair, disconnect
power source from the compressor
and bleed off all air pressure.
To Check Safety Valve
Risk of Bursting.
If the safety valve
does not work properly, over-
pressurization may occur, causing
air tank rupture or an explosion.
1. Before starting compressor, pull
the ring on the safety valve to
make sure that the safety valve
operates freely. If the valve
is stuck or does not operate
smoothly, it must be replaced
with the same type of valve.
To Drain Tank
1. Set the On/Auto/Off lever to
"OFF".
2. Turn the regulator knob counter-
clockwise to set the outlet
pressure to zero.
3. Remove the air tool or accessory.
4. Pull ring on safety valve allowing
air to bleed from the tank until
tank pressure is approximately
20 psi. Release safety valve ring.
5. Drain water from air tank by
opening drain valve (counter-
clockwise.
Risk of Bursting.
Water will
condense in the air tank. If not
drained, water will corrode and
weaken the air tank causing a risk
of air tank rupture.
6. After the water has been drained,
close the drain valve (clockwise).
The air compressor can now be
stored
NOTE: If drain valve is plugged,
release all air pressure. The valve
can then be removed, cleaned, the
reinstalled.