Devilbiss 12MG6-OLVERT-3B - Manual

6 MG6-OLVERT-3B Rev. 2 6/27/00 MOVING PARTS SUCH AS THE PULLEY, FLYWHEEL AND BELTCAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF THEY COME INTO CONTACTWITH YOU OR YOUR CLOTHING. ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE COMPRESSOR WITH DAMAGEDOR MISSING PARTS OR ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR COM-PRESSOR WITH PROTECTIVE SHROUDS REMOVED CANEXPOSE YO...

7 MG6-OLVERT-3B Rev. 2 6/27/00 Refer to Outfit Parts Manual for the specifications of your aircompressor. Use only a fuse or circuit breaker that is the samerating as the branch circuit the air air compressor is operated on.If the air compressor is connected to a circuit protected by fuses, Improper...

8 MG6-OLVERT-3B Rev. 2 6/27/00 Typical Wiring Of Air compressor Units with 60, 80,and 120 Gallons Capacity INSTALLATION (cont'd) Air Compressor Anchoring Methods VIBRATION CAN WEAKEN THE AIR TANKAND CAUSE AN EXPLOSION. THE AIRC O M P R E S S O R M U S T B E P R O P E R L YMOUNTED AS ILLUSTRATED BELO...

9 MG6-OLVERT-3B Rev. 2 6/27/00 This product should be connected to a grounded,metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equip-ment-grounding terminal or lead on the product. Typical schematic subject to all changes as dictatedby local electrical codes and authorities. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF E...

10 MG6-OLVERT-3B Rev. 2 6/27/00 Piping Plastic or PVC pipe is not designed for use withcompressed air. Regardless of its indicated pressurerating, plastic pipe can burst from air pressure. Useonly metal pipe for air distribution lines. Note Where a remote air intake is used, enlarge the size of thea...

11 MG6-OLVERT-3B Rev. 2 6/27/00 Drain Valve: Located at the base of the air tank to draincondensation at the end of each use. ON/AUTO-OFF Switch: Turn this switch ON to provideautomatic power to the pressure switch and OFF to removepower. Pressure Switch: The pressure switch automatically startsthe ...

12 MG6-OLVERT-3B Rev. 2 6/27/00 1. Before attaching an air hose or accessory, make sure theshut-off valve is in the closed position. On units equippedwith a pressure switch lever make sure the switch is in theOFF position. Compressed air from the outfit may contain watercondensation and oil mist. Do...

13 MG6-OLVERT-3B Rev. 2 6/27/00 UNIT CYCLES AUTOMATICALLY WHEN POWER IS ON. DURING MAINTENANCE, YOU COULD BE EXPOSED TO VOLTAGESOURCES, COMPRESSED AIR OR MOVING PARTS. PERSONAL INJURIES CAN OCCUR. UNPLUG THE UNIT AND BLEEDOFF ALL AIR TANK PRESSURE BEFORE DOING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR. NEVER OPERAT...

14 MG6-OLVERT-3B Rev. 2 6/27/00 Check Valve - Inspection andReplacement Remove and inspect the check valve at least once a year or moreoften if the air compressor is heavily used. Moisture and othercontaminants in the hot compressed air will cause an accumu-lation of a carbon-like residue on the wor...

15 MG6-OLVERT-3B Rev. 2 6/27/00 Belt - Replacement (Refer to the Outfit Parts Manual for replacementbelt part number.) SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR IFPARTS OF THE BODY OR LOOSE ITEMS GETCAUGHT IN MOVING PARTS. NEVER OPERATETHE OUTFIT WITH THE BELT GUARD REMOVED.THE BELT GUARD SHOULD BE REMOVED...

16 MG6-OLVERT-3B Rev. 2 6/27/00 3. Remove any air tool or accessory. 4. Protect the electrical cord and/or air hose from damage (such as being stepped on or run over). 5. Store the air compressor in a clean and dry location. 1. Review the Maintenance section on the preceding pages and perform schedu...

17 MG6-OLVERT-3B Rev. 2 6/27/00 CAUSE . Move the pressure switch lever to the "OFF"position. If the outfit doesn’t shut off. If theelectrical contacts are welded together, re-place the pressure switch. Contact a Service Center to check and adjust,or replace switch. Pressure switch must be re...

ACCESSORIES Accessories can be found at the store the unit was purchased or at a local hardware store. PLUMBING COMPONENTS CONNECTORS Connects components that havesimilar NPT threads; Male or Female. 360 O SWIVEL CONNECTOR Eliminates hose twist and improves tool handling. ADAPTERS Combines component...