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Operating Your Air Compressor
All lubricated compressor pumps dis-
charge some condensed water and oil
with the compressed air. Install appropri-
ate water/oil removal equipment and con-
trols as necessary for the intended appli-
cation.
Remove the dipstick and fill pump with 12
ounces of oil. Use single viscosity, ISO
100 (SAE 30), non-detergent compressor
oil; or Mobil 1
®
5W30 or 10W30 synthetic oil
may also be used. See illustration for prop-
er oil fill.
THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO OIL!
Follow lubrication instructions
before operating compressor.
Lubrication
Dipstick
Add Oil
Fill
Line
Max
Low
Moisture in compressed air will form into
droplets as it comes from an air com-
pressor pump. When humidity is high or
when a compressor is in continuous use
for an extended period of time, this mois-
ture will collect in the tank. When using a
paint spray or sandblast gun, this water
will be carried from the tank through the
hose, and out of the gun as droplets
mixed with the spray material.
IMPORTANT: This condensation will
cause water spots in a paint job, espe-
cially when spraying other than water
based paints. If sandblasting, it will
cause the sand to cake and clog the gun,
rendering it ineffective.
A filter in the air line, located as near to
the gun as possible, will help eliminate
this moisture.
Moisture in Compressed Air
