Grizzly H4518 User Manual

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PANCAKE AND HOT DOG

AIR COMPRESSORS

MODEL H4517/H4518

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

WARNING

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind­ing, drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints.

• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and
other masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to fil­ter out microscopic particles.

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For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual

Before Operating This Equipment

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, WILL

result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, COULD

result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, MAY

result in minor or moderate injury.

It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
This symbol is used to alert the user to useful infor-

mation about proper operation of the equipment.

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous
conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are
intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progres­sion of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by them­selves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident pre­vention measures.

NOTICE

Safety Instructions For Pneumatic Tools

1. KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES IN
PLACE and in working order.

2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form a habit of

checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed
from tool before operation.

3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents.

4. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENT. DO NOT use

pneumatic tools in damp or wet
locations, or where any flammable
or noxious fumes may exist. Keep
work area well lighted.

SAFETY

5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS
AWAY. All children and visitors

should be kept at a safe distance
from work area.

6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD
PROOF with padlocks, master

switches, or by removing air hoses
from tools.

7. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do
the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was designed.

8. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. DO NOT
force tool or attachment to do a job
for which it was not designed.

9. DO NOT USE UNDER THE INFLU­ENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.

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10. USE PROPER AIR HOSE for the

tool. Make sure your air hose is in
good condition and is long enough to
reach your work without stretching.

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO

NOT wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry which may get caught in
moving parts. Non-slip footwear is
recommended. Wear a protective
hair covering to contain long hair.

12. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.

Also use a face or dust mask if cut­ting operation is dusty. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resis­tant lenses, they are NOT safety
glasses.

13. WEAR APPROVED HEARING
PROTECTION.

14. NEVER USE PLASTIC (PVC) PIPE
FOR COMPRESSED AIR.

Serious

injury could result.

16. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.

Keep tools lubricated and clean for
best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.

17. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTEN­TIONAL STARTING. DO NOT carry

tool with hand on trigger and always
disconnect from air when not in use.

18. DISCONNECT TOOLS before ser­vicing and changing accessories.

Safety Instructions For Pneumatic Tools

19. USE THE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES. Consult the

owner’s manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of
injury.

20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.

Before further use of the tool, a
guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate prop­erly and perform its intended func­tion. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other conditions that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced.

21. NEVER LEAVE UNATTENDED
TOOL CONNECTED TO AIR.

Disconnect the air hose and DO
NOT leave tool until it is relieved of
any built up pressure.

22. NEVER ALLOW UNTRAINED
USERS TO USE THIS TOOL
WHILE UNSUPERVISED.

23. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE
INTENDED OPERATION, STOP
USING THE TOOL.

Seek formal
training or research books or maga­zines that specialize in pneumatic
tools.

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1. READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING THE
COMPRESSOR.

2. OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR IN
A WELL VENTILATED AREA free of

acids, vapor, explosive gases and
flammable or unstable materials.

3. DO NOT PULL ON THE GAUGES
OR REGULATORS TO MOVE THE
COMPRESSOR!

4. DO NOT USE THE COMPRESSOR
FOR FILLING BREATHING OR DIV­ING APPARATUS. Compressed air

from this compressor cannot be used
for pharmaceutical, food or health
requirements without further treat­ment.

5. NEVER TRANSPORT THE COM­PRESSOR UNDER PRESSURE.

Always release the pressure in the
storage tanks before moving.

6. NEVER RUN THE COMPRESSOR
BEYOND THE ADVISED DUTY
CYCLE!

Additional Safety For

Air

Compressors

7. DRAIN TANK DAILY OR AT THE
END OF EACH USE to avoid tank

corrosion and possible tank rupture.

8. AVOID TOUCHING THE TOP OF
THE MOTOR HOUSING, it will

become hot during operation.

9. MAKE SURE TO ADD OIL! Use com­pressor oil or a non-detergent 30
weight oil.

10. NEVER LEAVE COMPRESSOR
TURNED ON WHEN NO ONE IS
AROUND! A leak could develop,

making the compressor run continu­ously and causing overheating and
possibly a fire.

11. NEVER AIM THE AIR NOZZLE
DIRECTLY AT YOURSELF OR OTH­ERS. Pressurized air can break or

bruise the skin.

12. NEVER LOAD YOUR COMPRES­SOR PAST THE MAXIMUM PSI
RATING!

Operating this compressor can pro­pel objects into the air, causing
immediate eye damage. To protect
yourself, always wear American
National Standards Institute (ANSI)
approved safety glasses or goggles
when operating this equipment.

NOTICE

Always be aware of the duty cycle
for your air compressor. Failure to
operate the air compressor properly
could result in overheating and
motor seizure. There could also be
risk of fire hazard due to overheat­ing. Be sure to use a compressor
capable of handling the air demand
of connected tools.

Model H4517/H4518 Air Compressors

INTRODUCTION AND SET UP

If you have any comments regarding this
manual, please write to us at the following
address:

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 any service questions or parts
requests, please call or write us at the
location listed below.

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

1203 Lycoming Mall Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com

We are proud to offer the Grizzly Models
H4517 and H4518 Pancake and Hot Dog
Air Compressors. These models are part of
a growing Grizzly family of fine power
tools. When used according to the guide­lines set forth in this manual, you can
expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable
operation and proof of Grizzly’s commit­ment to customer satisfaction.

The Model H4517 features a 2.5 HP motor,
a cast-iron direct-drive pump, a 4 gallon
tank capacity that delivers 4.6 CFM @90
PSI and 5.9 CFM @40 PSI, and is oil lubri­cated. The Model H4517 has a maximum
PSI rating of 115.

The Model H4518 features a 2.5 HP motor,
a cast iron direct drive pump, two 2 gallon
tanks that deliver 4.6 CFM @90 PSI and

5.9 CFM @40 PSI, and is oil lubricated.
The Model H4518 has a maximum 115 PSI
rating.

We are pleased to provide this manual with
the Models H4517 and H4518. It was writ­ten to encourage safety considerations
and guide you through general operating
procedures and maintenance. This manual
represents our effort to produce the best
documentation possible.

The specifications, details, and pho­tographs in this manual represent the
Models H4517 and H4518 as supplied
when the manual was prepared. However,
owing to Grizzly’s policy of continuous
improvement, changes may be made at
any time with no obligation on the part of
Grizzly.

Read the manual before assembly
and operation. Become familiar with
this machine, its safety instructions,
and its operation before beginning
any work. Serious personal injury
may result if safety or operational
information is not understood or fol­lowed.

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Commentary

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The Model H4517/H4518 represents
a heavy load at 60 pounds. Seek
assistance before moving.

This air compressor is shipped from the
manufacturer in a carefully packed carton.
If you discover the machine is damaged
after you have signed for delivery, and the
truck and driver are gone, you will need to
file a freight claim with the carrier. Save the
containers and all packing materials for
possible inspection by the carrier or its
agent. Without the packing materials, filing
a freight claim can be difficult.

If you need
assistance determining whether you need
to file a freight claim, or with the procedure
to file one, please contact our Customer
Service at [phone].

When determining where to set up the air
compressor in the shop or when taking the
air compressor to a job site, the most
important consideration is access to an
adequate and properly fused power sup­ply. Refer to

Circuit Requirements for the

needs of your particular compressor.

Also, make sure the compressor is not
operating in an environment where there
are explosives, flammable or caustic
fumes or gases. A clear and well ventilated
area is best for safe operation.

Place the compressor on a solid and level
surface. Make sure that the hoses you
attach to your pneumatic device will be
unrestricted in movement and not subject
to being run over by vehicles or punctured
by any sharp objects in the area.

Since air compressors are often used for a
sustained period of time, sometimes in
restricted areas, it is also best to wear ear
protection to avoid long term exposure to
the sound of the electric motor and piston.

Long term exposure to this machine
may cause hearing loss. Wear
approved hearing protection while
operating this machine to minimize
this risk!

Unpacking

Site Placement

Do not place the compressor next to
any flammable liquids or gas! The
compressor cylinder head and feed
pipe can reach high temperatures and
could cause the flammable gas to
ignite. Keep work area clear from
flammable gas when using the com­pressor.

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CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS

The Model H4517/H4518 Air Compressor
is wired for 110V, single-phase operation
only. The maximum amperage draw for the
machine is 17 amps, with a fusing level rat­ing of 20 amps.

It is best to operate a compressor on a
dedicated circuit, i.e. a circuit where there
are no other electrical appliances plugged
in. The fuse requirements above assume
the use of a circuit breaker or a slow-blow
fuse. If an unusual load does not exist and
the compressor still breaks the circuit, con­tact a qualified electrician or our service
department at [phone].

110V Operation

Extension Cords

In the event of an electrical short, ground­ing reduces the risk of electric shock by
providing a path of least resistance to dis­perse electric current. These machines are
equipped with power cords having an
equipment-grounding conductor. See
Figure 1. The outlet must be properly
installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.

Grounding

Figure 1. Ground plug configuration.

If you find it necessary to use an extension
cord with your compressor, make sure the
cord is rated Standard Service (grade S) or
better. Refer to the chart in the standard
safety instructions to determine the mini­mum gauge for the extension cord. The
extension cord must also contain a ground
wire and plug pin. Always repair or replace
extension cords when they become worn
or damaged.

Overheating, short circuit, and fire
damage may result from inadequate
wiring. Follow the guidelines in this
section.

Potential for electrical shock hazard,
this equipment must be grounded.
Verify that any existing electrical
outlet and circuit you use is actually
grounded.

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PREPARING FOR USE

Before using your Grizzly Air
Compressor, follow these steps:

1. Remove all packing materials and any

protective plastic bags, zip tie labels
or tags from the compressor.

2. Be sure the air filter is attached to the

cylinder head as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 3. Proper oil level.

4. Make sure the drain valve on the air

tank is closed.

3. ADD OIL TO THE CRANKCASE. Oil

has been supplied with your air com­pressor. Remove the oil breather on
top of the crankcase and add oil into
the hole. The oil level should be in the
center of the sight gauge shown in
Figure 3.

NOTICE

The machine should never be run
without a full oil reservoir. The oil
provides lubrication to the cylinder
rings which deliver the compressed
air. Severe damage to the internal
moving parts can occur if there is
not adequate oil flow. Check the oil
level frequently, and change the oil
every 3 months.

Figure 2. Air filter attached to

cylinder hear.

Duty Cycle

5. Know and understand the duty cycle

of the compressor before operating.

Overheating, short circuit and fire

damage will result from operating
beyond the recommended duty
cycle. Severe injury and property
damage could occur.

The Model H4517/H4518 Air Compressor
should NOT be operated on more than a
50% duty cycle. (This means an air com­pressor that pumps air for over 30 minutes
in one hour is considered misuse. Also,
this could mean that the air compressor is
undersized for the required air demand.)
Note—

The maximum compressor pump

time per hour is 30 minutes.