ITC 2.5 HP, SPT283, 13426 Operator's Manual
PROD. NO. 013426
MOD. NO. SPT283
2.5 HP Twin Tank Air Compressor
Operator’s Manual (p.2)
Compresseur à air à deux colonnes 2,5 CV
Guide d’utilisation (p.9)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using electric tools, machines or equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and
personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS TOOL
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp,
wet, or poorly lit locations. Don’t expose your tool to rain. Keep the work area
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well lit. Don’t use tools in the presence of ammable gases or liquids.
3. KEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS AWAY. All children should be kept away
from the work area. Don’t let them handle machines, tools or extension cords.
Visitors can be a distraction and are difcult to protect from injury.
4. GROUNDED TOOLS must be plugged into an outlet that itself is properly
installed and grounded. Grounding provides a low-resistance path to carry
electricity to the ground and away from the operator, should the tool malfunction
electrically. Do not remove the grounding prong from the plug or alter the plug
in any way. If in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded according
to code, check with a qualied electrician.
5. OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS REGARDING DOUBLE INSULATION.
This tool is double insulated. It is equipped with a polarized plug. One blade
is wider than the other, so it will t into a polarized outlet only one way. If you
have difculty inserting the plug, try reversing it. If it still doesn’t t, do not alter
the plug; have a qualied electrician install a polarized outlet.
6. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded
surfaces: pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures. When your
body is grounded the risk of electric shock increases. When working wherever
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“live” electrical wires may be encountered, try to ascertain whether there is a
danger of shock. Even so, DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE
TOOL while using it. Hold the tool only by the plastic grip to prevent electric
shock if you contact a live wire.
7. DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD. Never carry your tool by the cord or pull on the
cord to unplug it. Protect the cord from potential sources of damage: heat, oil &
solvents, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.
8. WHEN WORKING OUTDOORS, USE AN OUTDOOR-RATED EXTENSION
CORD. An extension cord rated for outdoor use must be marked “W-A” or “W”.
9. DO NOT EXPOSE ELECTRICAL POWER TOOLS TO MOISTURE. Rain or
wet conditions can cause water to enter the tool and lead to electric shock.
10. ENSURE THE EXTENSION CORD YOU USE IS OF SUFFICIENT GAUGE
FOR ITS LENGTH.
Amps
0-5 amps 16 ga. 16 ga. 16 ga. 14 ga. 12 ga. 12 ga.
5.1-8 amps 16 ga. 16 ga. 14 ga. 12 ga. 10 ga. Do Not Use
8.1-12 amps 14 ga. 14 ga. 12 ga. 10 ga. Do Not Use Do Not Use
12.1-15 amps 12 ga. 12 ga. 10 ga. 10 ga. Do Not Use Do Not Use
15.1-20 amps 10 ga. 10 ga. 10 ga. Do Not Use Do Not Use Do Not Use
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords
from
Tool Nameplate 25’ length 50’ length 75’ length 100’ length 150’ length 200’ length
11. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. Store equipment in a dry area to inhibit rust.
Equipment also should be in a high location or locked up to keep out of reach of
children.
12. DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate
for which it was intended.
13. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force a small tool or attachment to do the work
of a larger industrial tool. Don’t use a tool for a purpose for which it was not
intended.
14. DRESS PROPERLY. Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry; they can be caught
in moving parts. Protective, non-electrically conductive gloves and non-skid
footwear are recommended when working. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair and keep it from harm.
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15. USE EYE PROTECTION. Use a full-face mask if the work you’re doing
produces metal lings, dust or wood chips. Goggles are acceptable in other
situations. Wear a clean dust mask if the work involves creating a lot of ne
or coarse dust.
16. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold the work. It’s safer than using
your hands and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
17. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not
reach over or across machines that are running.
18. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and
safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and safe performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Keep handles
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
19. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Be sure the switch is in the OFF
position before plugging in.
20. ALWAYS CHECK AND MAKE SURE TO REMOVE ANY ADJUSTING KEYS
OR WRENCHES before turning the tool on. Left attached, these parts can y
off a rotating part and result in personal injury.
21. DO NOT USE THE TOOL IF IT CANNOT BE SWITCHED ON OR OFF. Have
your tool repaired before using it.
22. DISCONNNECT THE PLUG FROM POWER BEFORE MAKING ANY
ADJUSTMENTS. Changing attachments or accessories can be dangerous
if the tool could accidentally start.
23. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing & use common sense. Don’t operate
any tool when you are tired.
24. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using this tool, any 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, mountings, and other conditions that may
affect its operation. Inspect screws and tighten any ones that are loose. Any
part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in the instruction manual.
Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center. Don’t use
the tool if switch does not turn it on and off properly.
25. REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts.
26. SERVICE AND REPAIRS should be made by qualied repair technicians at an
authorized repair centre. Improperly repaired tools could cause serious shock
or injury.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR AIR COMPRESSOR
1. COMPRESSED AIR CAUTIONS: Compressed air from this unit may contain
carbon monoxide. The air produced is neither suitable for breathing nor food
processing without ltering and testing to all applicable legal standards.
2. AIR ONLY: Use this compressor for compressing air only. Do not compress
other gases.
3. BREATHING PROTECTION: Always use a respirator when spraying paint or
chemicals.
4. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools clean for better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Keep dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
5. NEVER USE THIS EQUIPMENT if it is leaking air; has missing or damaged
parts, guards, or shields; or requires repair. Make sure all screws and caps are
securely tightened.
6. DO NOT USE THE AIR HOSE to move the compressor. Release the pressure
in the storage tank before moving.
7. DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENT with the compressor in operation, the power connected, or air under pressure in the system.
8. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not
reach over or across machines that are running.
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9. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Make frequent inspections for the correct
function of components and safety mechanism.
10. REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing, use only identical ITC replace-
ment parts and fasteners recommended by us.
11. EMPLOYERS must enforce compliance with the safety warnings and all other
instructions in this manual. Keep it available for use by everyone assigned to
use this equipment.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR COMPRESSOR COMPONENTS
TANK SAFETY VALVE: This valve prevents damage to the air receiver if a
malfunction in the compressor pump occurs. It is factory pre-set at a limit
specic to your particular model and adjustment. Do not tamper with it. This
will automatically void your warranty.
PRESSURE SWITCH: The air pressure switch is factory pre-set for optimum
performance. Do not bypass or remove this switch. Serious damage to
equipment or personal injury could result from too high an air pressure.
MOTOR AND COMPRESSOR PUMP: Air compressors get hot during
operation. Do not touch the motor, discharge tubing, or compressor while it is
running. The compressor turns itself on automatically while the power is
connected.
AIR TANKS: Over-pressurizing the air receivers, piping or tanks could cause
it to explode or burst. To protect from over-pressurizing, the compressor is
equipped with a factory preset safety valve. Do not remove, make adjustments
to or substitutions for this valve. Perform a test of the valve from time to time:
pull the ring on the valve to make sure that it operates freely. If the valve does
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not operate freely, replace it before further use. Never weld to, drill into, or
change the air receivers in any way.
TAMPERING: If any of the components above are found to have been changed
or tampered with, the warranty will be made void. When servicing, we recommend using only identical ITC replacement parts and any replacement parts
used must have the same specication as the original equipment.
SPECIFICATIONS
Your Air Compressor is:
2.5 HP – 8 gallon –2 x 4 gal. stacked tanks
Oil lubricated for durability and long life - triple the pump life of comparable
oil-free compressors
Extremely quiet operation
Rubber grip carry handle
Includes air line regulator & gauge- allows setting exact line pressure (may
require attachment to compressor)
Oil breather cap (may require attachment to compressor)
Quick-connect air line tting
Tough powder coated nish
115 volt, 60Hz, 7 Amp
1 750 rpm
4.1 cfm @ 90 psi
Maximum pressure: 125 psi
Weight: 36.5 kg (80.5 lb.)
Package weight: 38.5 kg (84.9 lb.)
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Your new air compressor can be used for operating paint, weed killer, and
insecticide sprayers, air tools, grease & caulking guns, sandblasters, ination, etc.
A tool with a higher air demand than this compressor can produce may either not
function, or not function well. It may also cause the compressor to run without
stopping for long periods of time, trying to maintain pressure in the tank. This can
cause either the motor or compressor pump to overheat and damage them. Be
sure the requirements of your tools can be met by the compressor.
To compress air, the piston in the pump moves up and down in the cylinder. On the
down stroke, air is drawn in through the inlet valve. Since the discharge valve
remains closed, as the piston goes up, the air in the cylinder is compressed. The
inlet valve closes and compressed air is forced out into the air receiver. A check
valve prevents it from going back into the pump. Working air is not immediately
available. The pump continues to add air until the air receiver pressure builds to
above that required at the regulator.
INSTALLATION AND LOCATION
Locate the compressor in a clean, dry and well-ventilated area, on a rm level
surface. It should be located 12 to 18 inches from a wall or any other obstruction
that would interfere with the air ow. It is equiped with heat dissipation ns that
allow for proper cooling. Keep them and other parts free of dust or dirt that could
interfere with cooling. A clean compressor runs cooler and provides longer service.
Do not place anything on top of the compressor.
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WARNING: Do not use lead-tin solder to join pipes and ttings. It can melt at the
temperatures of the compressor’s air discharge and cause the piping to burst.
EXTENSION CORDS
If you plan to use an extension cord when operating your air compressor, please
note:
Maximum length: not to exceed 50 ft.
Minimum wire size: 14 gauge.
If the extension cord is too long or the wire size is too small, the air compressor
will not start.
COMPRESSOR LUBRICATION
1. CHECK THE OIL quantity and quality before operating the compressor. Do not
add or change oil while the compressor is in operation. Use only oil with the
correct specications
2. With the air compressor on level surface, the oil level should be at the red dot on
the oil level sight glass.
3. If oil level is low, remove oil ll plug/breather cap, add enough oil to bring level to
the red dot. Do not over-ll.
4. Replace oil ll plug before starting compressor.
DRAINING THE OIL
1. Remove the oil drain plug (oil level sight glass). Allow oil to drain completely.
2. Replace the oil drain plug (we recommend the use of a sealing compound or
teon tape to avoid leakage). Do not over-tighten.
3. Rell with the recommended oil to the red dot in the oil level sight glass.
BEFORE OPERATING:
1. Check that all nuts and bolts are all snug.
2. Check the quantity and quality of oil (see compressor lubrication, above).
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INITIAL BREAK-IN
1. Open to permit air to escape, so no air pressure builds up in the air tank.
2. Plug power supply cord into correct power source.
3. Run the compressor in this no-load condition for 20 to 30 minutes to lubricate
the bearings and pistons.
4. Close the air tank drain cock.
5. Your compressor is now ready for use.
After 2 weeks, tighten all nuts and bolts, including head bolts.
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TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
WARNING: Before removing or installing the portable air tank, be sure to
disconnect air compressor unit from power source.
Removing the Air Tank:
1. Turn the power switch off.
2. Lift the carry handle up and away from the portable air tank.
3. Close the valve (1).
4. Disconnect the valve (2).
5. Loosen the rubber straps to release the air tank.
The tank has now been properly disconnected from the air compressor unit. You
can now move the tank freely.
Installing the Air Tank:
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1. Turn the power switch off.
2. Place the portable air tank in the appropriate position.
3. Fix the air tank to the compressor unit using the rubber straps.
4. Reconnect the valve (2).
5. Open the valve (1).
The portable air tank has been properly installed and connected to the air
compressor unit. Your air compressor is now ready for use.
MAINTENANCE
Before any maintenance or adjustments to your air compressor, always take the
following safety precautions:
1. Disconnect electrical power.
2. Open the drain cock to drain air tank of pressure.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
Before each use:
Check the oil level
Be sure all nuts and bolts are tight
Check for any unusual noise or vibration
After use: open the air tank drain cock to drain condensation from tank
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE:
Inspect air system for leaks by applying soapy water to all joints.
Tighten those joints if leakage is observed.
Check that all nuts and bolts stay tight.
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