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Owner’s Manual
20 Gallon Vertical
AIR COMPRESSOR
APC4017
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SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
Maximum Air Pressure 115 PSI
Air Tank Capacity 20 Gallons
Air Flow Capacity
Motor
Required Circuit Minimum 20 Amp *Dedicated
Pump Stage Single
Air Outlet Size 1/4” - 18 NPT
Accessories Air Intake Filter; Air Hose Coupler
*A dedicated circuit is used only for a single load, for this compressor. Other loads on the circuit must be
disconnected or turned off when the compressor is plugged in.
6.2 CFM at 90 PSI
5.2 CFM at 40 PSI
2.5 HP Working / 4 HP Peak
120 Volt / 60 Hz / 12 A / 1-Phase
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You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram.
Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front
cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY. Cluttered, damp, or wet work areas
invite injuries.
2. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM WORK AREA. Do not allow children to handle
this product.
3. KEEP IDLE EQUIPMENT. When not in use, tools and equipment should be kept
in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and equipment, and keep out
of reach of children.
4. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR
DRUGS. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or
reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not attempt to
use this product.
5. USE EYE AND HAND PROTECTION. Wear ANSI-approved safety impact
goggles and heavy-duty work gloves when using this product. ANSI-approved
safety impact eyeglasses and heavy-duty work gloves are available from Harbor
Freight Tools.
6. DRESS SAFELY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, as they can become
caught in moving parts. Wear a protective hair covering to prevent long hair from
becoming caught in moving parts. If wearing a long-sleeve shirt, roll sleeves up
above elbows.
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7. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times to prevent
tripping, falling, back injury, etcetera.
8. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENTS.
9. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. Do
not use this product when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand.
10. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using this product, carefully check
that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for dam aged parts and any other conditions that may affect the operation of this product.
Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
11. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES: When servicing, use only identi-
cal replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this product.
Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.
12. MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WITH CARE. Keep this product clean and dry for
better and safer performance.
13. MAINTENANCE: For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed
regularly by a qualified technician please call Toll Free: 888-896-6881.
14. USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not attempt to force a small tool or
attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. It will do the job better and more safely
at the rate for which it was intended. Do not modify this tool, and do not use this
tool for a purpose for which it was not intended.
15. WARNING: The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this manual
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The operator
must understand that common sense and caution are factors, which cannot be
built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
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SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
1. WARNING: Make sure to fill the Air Compressor with a premium quality,
30-weight, non-detergent compressor oil before each use. Running the Air Com-
pressor with no oil or low oil will cause damage to the equipment. Note: The oil
reservoir has an optimal capacity of 30 ounces of oil.
2. WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL: Make sure to unscrew (do not pull) the
Breather Valve (14B) out. (See Figure C, and Assy. Diagram B.)
3. MAKE SURE ALL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED WITH THE AIR COMPRESSOR ARE RATED TO THE APPROPRIATE CAPACITY. Do not use any
tool or equipment that does not operate from 0 to 115 PSI.
4. DRAIN AIR COMPRESSOR EVERY DAY. Do not allow moisture to build up
inside the Air Compressor. (See “INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEAN-
ING” section of this manual.)
5. MAINTAIN A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT. Keep the work area well lit.
Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work
area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use the Air
Compressor in areas near flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors.
6. AVOID INJURY: Never direct the Air Flow Valve (6A) at people or animals. (See
Assy. Diagram A.)
7. DO NOT ALTER OR REMOVE THE FACTORY SEALED PRESSURE
RELEASE VALVE (5A). (See Assy. Diagram A.)
8. DO NOT OPEN THE WATER DRAIN VALVE (10A) SO THAT MORE THAN
FOUR THREADS ARE SHOWING. (See Assy. Diagram A.)
9. AN EXTENSION CORD MUST NEVER BE USED WITH THIS ITEM.
Connecting this item to an outlet through an extension cord MAY CAUSE
ELECTRICAL DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR and could present a FIRE HAZARD.
10. THIS COMPRESSOR MAY REQUIREA DEDICATED ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
AS THE AMPERAGE DRAW UNDER FULL LOAD COMBINED WITH USE OF
ANY OTHER ITEM MAY OVERLOAD YOUR CIRCUIT.
11. WARNING: This product contains or produces a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm).
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
12. WARNING: People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before
using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart
pacemaker could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker.
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