DeVilbiss D22073 User Manual
GENERAL MANUAL FOR
PERMANENTLY LUBRICATED AIR COMPRESSOR
(For Home Use Only)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY GUIDELINES ..................................................... 1
WARRANTY STATEMENT ..............................................2
WARNING CHART ....................................................... 3-5
GLOSSARY ...................................................................... 6
DUTY CYCLE ...................................................................6
GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................................6
ON-RECEIPT INSPECTION ............................................ 6
INSTALLATION
(not included on some models) ...................................... 6
Install Isolators ........................................................... 6
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION ..................................... 7
INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN
PROCEDURES ............................................................ 7-8
Location of Air Compressor ...................................... 7
Voltage and Current Protection ................................. 7
Extension Cords ........................................................ 7
Grounding Instructions .............................................8
Additional Regulators & Controls .............................. 8
Break-in Procedures .................................................. 8
OPERATING PROCEDURES .......................................... 9
STORAGE ......................................................................... 9
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................. 10-11
SERVICE NOTES ........................................................... 12
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR
SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below.
Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Call our Toll Free Number 1-800-888-2468, Ext 2, to obtain the location of the nearest Authorized Service Center for ordering
repair parts and for warranty repairs.
When ordering repair parts from your local Authorized Service Center, always give the following information:
• Model number of your compressor
• Part number and description of the item you wish to purchase
Retain Original Sales Receipt as Proof of Purchase for Warranty Repair Work.
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CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage.
LIMITED WARRANTY
All merchandise manufactured by DeVilbiss Air Power Company Manufacturing is warranted to be free of defects
in workmanship and material which occur during the first year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser
(initial user). Products covered under this warranty include: air compressors, *air tools, accessories, service parts,
pressure washers, and generators used in consumer applications (i.e., personal residential household usage only).
Air compressors, *air tools, accessories, service parts, pressure washers, and generators used in commercial
applications (income producing) are covered by a 90 day warranty.
DeVilbiss Air Power Manufacturing will repair or replace, at DeVilbiss’ option, products or components which have
failed within the warranty period. Repair or replacement, and service calls on 60 and 80 gallon air compressors, will
be handled by Authorized Warranty Service Centers and will be scheduled and serviced according to the normal work
flow and business hours at the service center location, and depending on the availability of replacement parts.
All decisions of DeVilbiss Air Power Company Manufacturing with regard to this policy shall be final.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
RESPONSIBILITY OF ORIGINAL PURCHASER (Initial User):
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To process a warranty claim on this product, DO NOT return it to the retailer. The product must be evaluated by an
Authorized Warranty Service Center. For the location of the nearest Authorized Warranty Service Center call
1-800-888-2468, Ext. 2, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or visit our web site @ devap.com.
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Retain original cash register sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty work.
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Use reasonable care in the operation and maintenance of the product as described in the Owners Manual(s).
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Deliver or ship the product to the nearest DeVilbiss Air Power Manufacturing Authorized Warranty Service Center.
Freight costs, if any, must be paid by the purchaser.
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Air compressors with 60 and 80 gallon tanks only will be inspected at the site of installation. Contact the nearest
Authorized Warranty Service Center, that provides on-site service calls, for service call arrangement.
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If the purchaser does not receive satisfactory results from the Authorized Warranty Service Center, the
purchaser should contact DeVilbiss Air Power Company Manufacturing.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
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Merchandise sold as reconditioned, floor models and/or display models. Any damaged or incomplete equipment
sold "as is".
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Merchandise used as "rental" equipment.
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Merchandise that has become inoperative because of ordinary wear, misuse, freeze damage, use of improper
chemicals, negligence, accident, improper and/or unauthorized repair or alterations including failure to operate the
product in accordance with the instructions provided in the Owners Manual (s) supplied with the product.
*Air Tools: O-Rings and driver blades are considered ordinary wear parts, therefore, they are warranted for a period
of 45 days from the date of purchase.
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An air compressor that pumps air more than 50% during a one hour period is considered misuse because the air
compressor is undersized for the required air demand. Maximum compressor pumping time per hour is 30 minutes.
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Merchandise sold by DeVilbiss Air Power Manufacturing which has been manufactured by and identified as the
product of another company. The product manufacturer's warranty will apply.
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Repair and transportation costs of merchandise determined not to be defective.
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Cost associated with assembly, required oil, adjustments or other installation and start-up cost.
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ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE THAT MAY RESULT
FROM ANY DEFECT, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
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IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
Form: SP-100-I - 8/18/00
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213 Industrial Drive • Jackson, TN 38301-9615
Telephone: 1-800-888-2468 , Ext. 2
FAX: 1-800-888-9036
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT.
HAZARD
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
IT IS NORMAL FOR ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WITHIN THE
MOTOR AND PRESSURE SWITCH TO SPARK.
IF ELECTRICAL SPARKS FROM COMPRESSOR COME INTO
CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE VAPORS, THEY MAY IGNITE,
CAUSING FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
RESTRICTING ANY OF THE COMPRESSOR VENTILATION
OPENINGS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS OVERHEATING AND
COULD CAUSE FIRE.
UNATTENDED OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT COULD
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
RISK OF BURSTING
HOW TO PREVENT IT
ALWAYS OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA FREE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS,
GASOLINE OR SOLVENT VAPORS.
IF SPRAYING FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, LOCATE COMPRESSOR AT LEAST 20 FEET AWAY FROM SPRAY AREA. AN
ADDITIONAL LENGTH OF HOSE MAY BE REQUIRED.
STORE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS IN A SECURE LOCATION
AWAY FROM COMPRESSOR.
NEVER PLACE OBJECTS AGAINST OR ON TOP OF COMPRESSOR. OPERATE COMPRESSOR IN AN OPEN AREA AT
LEAST 12 INCHES AWAY FROM ANY WALL OR OBSTRUCTION THAT WOULD RESTRICT THE FLOW OF FRESH AIR TO
THE VENTILATION OPENINGS.
OPERATE COMPRESSOR IN A CLEAN, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT INDOORS OR IN ANY
CONFINED AREA.
ALWAYS REMAIN IN ATTENDANCE WITH THE PRODUCT
WHEN IT IS OPERATING.
AIR TANK: THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS COULD LEAD TO A WEAKENING OF THE TANK, AND RESULT IN A
VIOLENT TANK EXPLOSION AND COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
1. FAILURE TO PROPERLY DRAIN CONDENSED WATER
FROM THE TANK, CAUSING RUST AND THINNING OF THE
STEEL TANK.
2. MODIFICATIONS OR ATTEMPTED REPAIRS TO THE TANK.
3. UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THE UNLOADER
VALVE, SAFETY VALVE, OR ANY OTHER COMPONENTS
WHICH CONTROL TANK PRESSURE.
4. EXCESSIVE VIBRATION CAN WEAKEN THE AIR TANK
AND CAUSE RUPTURE OR EXPLOSION.
ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES:
EXCEEDING THE PRESSURE RATING OF AIR TOOLS, SPRAY
GUNS, AIR OPERATED ACCESSORIES, TIRES AND OTHER
INFLATABLES CAN CAUSE THEM TO EXPLODE OR FLY
APART, AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
DRAIN TANK DAILY OR AFTER EACH USE. IF TANK DEVELOPS A LEAK, REPLACE IT IMMEDIATELY WITH A NEW TANK OR
REPLACE THE ENTIRE COMPESSOR.
NEVER DRILL INTO, WELD, OR MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS
TO THE TANK OR ITS ATTACHMENTS.
THE TANK IS DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND SPECIFIC OPERATING
PRESSURES. NEVER MAKE ADJUSTMENTS OR PARTS
SUBSTITUTIONS TO ALTER THE FACTORY SET OPERATING
PRESSURES.
FOR ESSENTIAL CONTROL OF AIR PRESSURE, YOU MUST
INSTALL A PRESSURE REGULATOR AND PRESSURE GAUGE
TO THE AIR OUTLET OF YOUR COMPRESSOR. FOLLOW THE
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATION AND
NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PRESSURE
RATING OF ATTACHMENTS. NEVER USE COMPRESSOR TO
INFLATE SMALL LOW-PRESSURE OBJECTS SUCH AS
CHILDREN’S TOYS, FOOTBALLS, BASKETBALLS. ETC.
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HOW TO PREVENT IT
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HAZARD
RISK FROM FLYING OBJECTS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
THE COMPRESSED AIR STREAM CAN CAUSE SOFT TISSUE
DAMAGE TO EXPOSED SKIN AND CAN PROPEL DIRT, CHIPS,
LOOSE PARTICLES AND SMALL OBJECTS AT HIGH SPEED,
RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
RISK TO BREATHING
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
THE COMPRESSED AIR DIRECTLY FROM YOUR COMPRESSOR
IS NOT SAFE FOR BREATHING. THE AIR STREAM MAY CONTAIN
CARBON MONOXIDE, TOXIC VAPORS, OR SOLID PARTICLES
FORM THE TANK. BREATHING THESE CONTAMINANTS CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
SPRAYED MATERIALS SUCH AS PAINT, PAINT SOLVENTS,
PAINT REMOVER, INSECTICIDES, WEED KILLERS, CONTAIN
HARMFUL VAPORS AND POISONS.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
ALWAYS WEAR ANSI Z87.1 APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES
WITH SIDE SHIELDS WHEN USING THE COMPRESSOR.
NEVER POINT ANY NOZZLE OR SPRAYER TOWARD ANY
PART OF THE BODY OR AT OTHER PEOPLE OR ANIMALS.
ALWAYS TURN THE COMPRESSOR OFF AND BLEED PRESSURE FROM THE AIR HOSE AND TANK BEFORE ATTEMPTING
MAINTENANCE, ATTACHING TOOLS OR ACCESSORIES.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
AIR OBTAINED DIRECTLY FRoM THE COMPRESSOR SHOULD
NEVER BE USED TO SUPPLY AIR FORM HUMAN CONSUMPTION. iN ORDER TO USE AIR PRODUCED BY THIS COMPRESSOR FOR BREATHING, SUITABLE FILTERS AND IN-LINE SAFETY
EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED. IN-LINE FILTERS
AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
COMPRESSOR MUST BE CAPABLE OF TREATING AIR TO ALL
APPLICABLE LOCAL AND FEDERAL CODES PRIOR TO HUMAN
CONSUMPTION
WORK IN AN AREA WITH GOOD CROSS-VENTILATION. READ
AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED ON
THE LABEL OR SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR THE MATERIAL
YOU ARE SPRAYING. USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR DESIGNED FOR USE WITH YOUR SPECIFIC
APPLICATION.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR IS POWERED BY ELECTRICITY.
LIKE ANY OTHER ELECTRICALLY POWERED DEVICE, IF IT IS
NOT USED PROPERLY IT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK.
REPAIRS ATTEMPTED BY UNQUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH BY ELECTROCUTION.
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING: FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE
GROUNDING TO THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH FROM ELECTROCUTION. SEE GROUND-
ING INSTRUCTIONS.
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HOW TO PREVENT IT
NEVER OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR OUTDOORS WHEN IT IS
RAINING OR IN WET CONDITIONS.
NEVER OPERATE COMPRESSOR WITH COVER COMPONENTS
REMOVED OR DAMAGED.
ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING OR REPAIRS REQUIRED ON THIS
PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTER PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT TO WHICH
THE COMPRESSOR IS CONNECTED PROVIDES PROPER
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING, CORRECT VOLTAGE AND
ADEQUATE FUSE PROTECTION.
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