DeVilbiss FAC125, FA125 User Manual
OWNERS MANUAL FOR
PERMANENTLY LUBRICATED AIR COMPRESSOR
(For Home Use Only)
MODEL NO.
FA125
FAC125
SPECIFICATION CHART
MODEL NO.
Horsepower
SCFM @ 40 psig
SCFM @ 90 psig
Cut-In
Cut-Out
Bore
Stroke
Voltage/Hertz/ Phase
Minimum Branch Circuit
Requirement
*Fuse Type
Amperage at Max. Load
Tank Size
*A circuit breaker is preferred. Use only a fuse or
circuit breaker that is the same rating as the branch
circuit the air compressor is operated on. If the air
compressor is connected to a circuit protected by
fuses, use quick acting fuses.
FA125
1
3.7
2.7
100 PSI
125 PSI
1 3/4"
1 1/4"
115/60/1
15 AMPS
Quick Acting
10 AMPS
2.5 Gallon
FAC125
100 PSI
125 PSI
1 3/4"
1 1/4"
115/60/1
15 AMPS
Quick Acting
10 AMPS
2.5 Gallon
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3.7
2.7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY GUIDELINES .......................................................... 1
WARRANTY ........................................................................ 2
WARNING CHART ........................................................... 3-4
GLOSSARY ......................................................................... 5
DUTY CYCLE ....................................................................... 5
STORAGE ............................................................................ 5
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION ........................................... 6
INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN
PROCEDURES ................................................................ 6-7
Location of Air Compressor ........................................ 6
Extension Cords .......................................................... 6
Voltage and Circuit Protection .................................... 6
Grounding Instructions ................................................7
Additional Regulators and Controls ............................ 7
Break-In Procedures ................................................... 7
OPERATING PROCEDURES ................................................ 8
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................................... 9-10
COMPRESSOR PARTS LIST ............................................ 11
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 to the
right. Please read the manual and
pay attention to these sections.
Call our Toll Free Number 1-800-888-2468, Ext 2, then 1, 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
MGP-FA125-2A 9/18/99
URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZARD
THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS
OF LIFE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A
HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
Information for preventing damage to
equipment.
Information that you should pay
special attention to.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE
All merchandise manufactured by DeVilbiss Air Power Company/ExCell 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/ExCell Manufacturing will repair or replace, at DeVilbiss/ExCell’s 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/ExCell 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):
o
Retain original cash register sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty work.
o
Use reasonable care in the operation and maintenance of the product as described in the Owners Manual(s).
o
Deliver or ship the product to the nearest DeVilbiss Air Power/ExCell Manufacturing Authorized Warranty
Service Center. Freight costs, if any, must be paid by the purchaser.
o
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.
o
If the purchaser does not receive satisfactory results from the Authorized Warranty Service Center, the
purchaser should contact DeVilbiss Air Power Company/ExCell Manufacturing.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
o
Merchandise sold as reconditioned, floor models and/or display models. Any damaged or incomplete equipment
sold "as is".
o
Merchandise used as "rental" equipment.
o
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.
o
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.
o
Merchandise sold by DeVilbiss Air Power/ExCell Manufacturing which has been manufactured by and identified
as the product of another company. The product manufacturer's warranty will apply.
o
Repair and transportation costs of merchandise determined not to be defective.
o
Cost associated with assembly, required oil, adjustments or other installation and start-up cost.
o
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.
o
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-F - 10/28/97
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 BURSTING
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
AIR TANK
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS COULD LEAD
TO A WEAKENING OF THE TANK, AND RESULT
IN A VIOLENT TANK EXPLOSION:
1. FAILURE TO PROPERLY DRAIN
CONDENSED
CAUSING RUST AND THINNING OF THE
STEEL TANK.
2. MODIFICATIONS OR ATTEMPTED
REPAIRS
3. UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THE
PRESSURE SWITCH, SAFETY VALVE, OR
OTHER COMPONENTS WHICH
ANY
CONTROL TANK PRESSURE.
WATER FROM THE TANK,
TO THE TANK.
ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES
EXCEEDING THE PRESSURE RATING OF AIR
TOOLS, SPRAY GUNS, AIR OPERATED ACCES-
SORIES, TIRES AND OTHER INFLATABLES CAN
CAUSE THEM TO EXPLODE OR FLY APART,
AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
DRAIN TANK DAILY OR AFTER EACH USE.
IF TANK DEVELOPS A LEAK, REPLACE IT
IMMEDIATELY WITH A NEW TANK OR NEW
COMPRESSOR OUTFIT.
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.
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.
RISK OF
EXPLOSION OR FIRE
RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
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.
YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR IS POWERED BY
ELECTRICITY. LIKE ANY OTHER ELECTRI-
CALLY POWERED DEVICE, IF IT IS NOT USED
PROPERLY IT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK.
ALWAYS OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR IN A
WELL VENTILATED AREA FREE OF COM-
BUSTIBLE 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.
NEVER OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR OUTDOORS WHEN IT IS RAINING OR IN WET
CONDITIONS.
NEVER OPERATE COMPRESSOR WITH
COVER COMPONENTS REMOVED OR DAM-
AGED.
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HAZARD
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO PREVENT IT
RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
RISK FROM
FLYING OBJECTS
RISK TO BREATHING
REPAIRS ATTEMPTED BY UNQUALIFIED
PERSONNEL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH BY ELECTROCUTION.
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING:
PROVIDE ADEQUATE GROUNDING TO THIS
PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH FROM ELECTROCUTION. SEE GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.
COMPRESSED AIR STREAM CAN
THE
CAUSE SOFT TISSUE DAMAGE TO EXPOSED SKIN AND CAN PROPEL DIRT,
CHIPS,
OBJECTS AT
PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
THE COMPRESSED AIR FROM YOUR
COMPRESSOR IS NOT SAFE FOR BREATH-
ING! THE AIR STREAM MAY CONTAIN
CARBON MONOXIDE, TOXIC VAPORS OR
SOLID PARTICLES.
LOOSE PARTICLES AND SMALL
HIGH SPEED, RESULTING IN
FAILURE TO
ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING OR REPAIRS
REQUIRE 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.
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.
NEVER INHALE AIR FROM THE COMPRESSOR EITHER DIRECTLY OR FROM A
BREATHING DEVICE CONNECTED TO THE
COMPRESSOR.
RISK FROM
MOVING PARTS
SPRAYED MATERIALS SUCH AS PAINT,
PAINT SOLVENTS, PAINT REMOVER,
INSECTICIDES, WEED KILLERS, ETC..
CONTAIN HARMFUL VAPORS AND POISONS.
MOVING PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR DAMAGE IF THEY COME INTO
CONTACT WITH YOU OR YOUR CLOTHING.
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE OR REPAIR
COMPRESSOR WITH PROTECTIVE
SHROUDS REMOVED CAN EXPOSE YOU
TO MOVING PARTS AND ELECTRICAL
SHOCK.
A PORTABLE COMPRESSOR CAN FALL
FROM A TABLE, WORKBENCH OR ROOF
CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE COMPRESSOR
WHICH COULD EXPOSE YOU TO HAZARDOUS MOVING OR ELECTRICAL PARTS.
THE COMPRESSOR CYCLES AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE PRESSURE SWITCH IS
IN THE ON/AUTO POSITION.
WORK IN AN AREA WITH GOOD CROSSVENTILATION. 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.
DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE
COVERS FROM THIS PRODUCT. NEVER
OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR WITH
GUARDS OR COVERS WHICH ARE DAM-
AGED OR REMOVED.
ANY REPAIRS REQUIRED ON THIS PROD-
UCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER PERSONNEL.
ALWAYS OPERATE COMPRESSOR IN A
STABLE SECURE POSITION TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL MOVEMENT OF THE UNIT.
NEVER OPERATE COMPRESSOR ON A
ROOF OR OTHER ELEVATED POSITION.
USE ADDITIONAL AIR HOSE TO REACH
HIGH LOCATIONS.
ALWAYS TURN OFF THE COMPRESSOR,
BLEED PRESSURE FROM THE AIR HOSE
AND TANK UNPLUG FROM ELECTRICAL
OUTLET BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE OR ATTACHING TOOLS AND AC-
CESSORIES.
RISK OF BURNS
CTMCWPS — 5/1/97
TOUCHING EXPOSED METAL SUCH AS THE
COMPRESSOR HEAD OR OUTLET TUBE
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS BURNS.
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NEVER TOUCH ANY EXPOSED METAL
PARTS ON COMPRESSOR DURING OR
IMMEDIATELY AFTER OPERATION. COMPRESSOR WILL REMAIN HOT FOR SEV-
ERAL MINUTES AFTER OPERATION.
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