Page 2 - WARNING
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind-ing, drilling, and other construction activities containschemicals known to the State of California to causecancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints.• Crystalline sil...
Page 3 - NOTICE; Safety Instructions For Pneumatic Tools; SAFETY
-1 - Model H4517/H4518 Air Compressors For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Equipment Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, ifnot avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, ifnot avoided, COULD result ...
Page 6 - INTRODUCTION AND SET UP; Commentary
Model H4517/H4518 Air Compressors INTRODUCTION AND SET UP If you have any comments regarding thismanual, please write to us at the followingaddress: Grizzly Industrial, Inc. C / O Technical Documentation P.O. Box 2069 Bellingham, WA 98227- 2069 Most important, we stand behind our tools.If you have a...
Page 8 - CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS; Extension Cords
Model H4517/H4518 Air Compressors -6 - CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS The Model H4517/H4518 Air Compressoris wired for 110V, single-phase operationonly. The maximum amperage draw for themachine is 17 amps, with a fusing level rat-ing of 20 amps. It is best to operate a compressor on adedicated circuit, i.e. a...
Page 9 - PREPARING FOR USE; Duty Cycle
Model H4517/H4518 Air Compressors -7 - PREPARING FOR USE Before using your Grizzly AirCompressor, follow these steps: 1. Remove all packing materials and anyprotective plastic bags, zip tie labelsor tags from the compressor. 2. Be sure the air filter is attached to thecylinder head as shown in Figur...
Page 10 - STARTING
Model H4517/H4518 Air Compressors -8 - STARTING To start the air compressor: 1. Make sure the compressor switch is inthe OFF position (lever with red capabove pressure gauges shown inFigure 4) before connecting to thepower supply. Figure 4. ON/OFF lever. Check the pressure gauge to see that thetank ...
Page 11 - AIR CONTROL; Delivered Pressure
Model H4517/H4518 Air Compressors -9 - To control the air delivery to your tool: 1. Adjust the air control knob, shown inFigure 7, to set the PSI that will bedelivered to your tool. Turn the knobclockwise to increase the pressureand counter-clockwise to decreasethe pressure. Figure 7. Air control kn...
Page 13 - CONNECTING TOOLS
Model H4517/H4518 Air Compressors -11 - To connect air tools to your air com-pressor: 1. Make sure the compressor model youuse has a sufficient cubic feet perminute (CFM) output for the air toolyou plan to connect. (Most air toolswill have an air requirement stated interms of a specific CFM at a spe...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; Each Use
Model H4517/H4518 Air Compressors -12 - MAINTENANCE 3. Clean off the cylinder head coolingfins. Dirt interferes with heat transfer. 4. Check for worn or damaged cordsand plugs. 5. Check for any other condition thatcould hamper the safe operation ofthis machine. 6. Check the safety drain valve to mak...
Page 15 - Weekly
Model H4517/H4518 Air Compressors -13 - After First 50 Hours of Use After the first 50 working hours or 30days, whichever comes first, the follow-ing maintenance should be done. 1. Replace the oil in the crankcase withcompressor oil or use ISO 100 or SAE30W viscosity, non detergent type oil. 2. Chec...
Page 16 - Storage
Model H4517/H4518 Air Compressors -14 - After every 300 hours or 3 months ofregular operation, perform the followingmaintenance items: 1. Change the compressor oil. 2. Rinse the air filter foam element inwater. 3. Check for air leaks and correct asneeded. 4. Clean the cylinder head fins for prop-er ...
Page 17 - TROUBLESHOOTING
-15 - Model H4517/H4518Air Compressors TROUBLESHOOTING Pump motorwill not start Pump motorstarts; butfuses blow orcircuit break-ers trip. Low pressureat the tool Low pressureat the tanks C o m p r e s s o rknocking Motor runs hot 1. Check power line for proper voltage.2. Inspect all lead connections...
Page 19 - Model H4517 Pancake Air Compressor
Model H4517/H4518 Air Compressors -17 - 28 5 6 3 4 27 3 18 2 8A 14 15A 15 13 12 8 39 10 10 9 32 33 38 29 7 31 30 16 11 20 48 43 42 41 40 44 45 46 47 35 36 37 49 50 51 53 54 55 56 52 21 22 20A 19 26 2524 23 34 17 1 57 Model H4517 Pancake Air Compressor
Page 22 - Model H4518 Hot Dog Air Compressor
Model H4517/H4518 Air Compressors -20 - 6 5 28 27 3 4 3 18 2 30 31 7 15A 15 13 12 39 8 10 9 10 32 33 29 16 11 20 21 22 20A 19 23 24 25 26 34 1 17 57 52 56 55 54 53 47 48 50 49 51 35 36 37 38 45 44 46 40 43 42 41 8A 14 Model H4518 Hot Dog Air Compressor
Page 25 - NOTES
Page 26 - WARRANTY AND RETURNS
Model H4517/H4518 Air Compressors -24 - Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the originalpurchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directlyor indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alteration...
Page 27 - WARRANTY CARD
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