Newport ACWS, ACGP User Manual
ACWS Series Air Compressor
User’s Manual
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Warranty
Newport Corporation warrants that this product will be free from defects in
material and workmanship and will comply with Newport’s published
specifications at the time of sale for a period of one year from date of
shipment. If found to be defective during the warranty period, the product
will either be repaired or replaced at Newport's option.
To exercise this warranty, write or call your local Newport office or
representative, or contact Newport headquarters in Irvine, California. You
will be given prompt assistance and return instructions. Send the product,
freight prepaid, to the indicated service facility. Repairs will be made and the
instrument returned freight prepaid. Repaired products are warranted for the
remainder of the original warranty period or 90 days, whichever first occurs.
Limitation of Warranty
The above warranties do not apply to products which have been repaired or
modified without Newport’s written approval, or products subjected to
unusual physical, thermal or electrical stress, improper installation, misuse,
abuse, accident or negligence in use, storage, transportation or handling. This
warranty also does not apply to fuses, batteries, or damage from battery
leakage.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied,
including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular
use. Newport Corporation shall not be liable for any indirect, special, or
consequential damages resulting from the purchase or use of its products.
First printing 2016
© 2016 by Newport Corporation, Irvine, CA. All rights reserved. No part of
this manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written approval
of Newport Corporation.
This manual has been provided for information only and product
specifications are subject to change without notice. Any change will be
reflected in future printings.
Newport Corporation
1791 Deere Avenue
Irvine, CA, 92606 USA
Part No. 90080320 Rev. A
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Table of Contents
Warranty ................................................................................................. ii
Table of Contents .................................................................................. iii
List of Figures .........................................................................................v
1 Safety Precautions 6
1.1 Safety Information .........................................................................6
1.2 General Warnings ..........................................................................6
1.3 Air Compressor Safety Warnings ..................................................7
2 Installation 8
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection .............................................................8
2.2 Parts List ........................................................................................8
2.3 Storage ...........................................................................................8
2.4 Preparation for Use ........................................................................8
2.4.1 Work area set up ................................................................9
2.4.2 Initial air compressor set up ..............................................9
2.5 Operation .....................................................................................11
2.5.1 Turn on/off air compressor ..............................................11
2.5.2 Adjusting the outlet pressure ...........................................11
2.5.3 Air compressor operations ...............................................11
3 Maintenance 12
4 Troubleshooting 15
Section 5 – Factory Service 17
3.1 Maintenance Schedule .................................................................12
3.2 Maintenance Instructions .............................................................13
3.2.1 Checking oil level ............................................................13
3.2.2 Draining air tank condensate ...........................................13
3.2.3 Draining the air outlet filter .............................................13
3.2.4 Checking the pressure relief valve ..................................14
4.1 Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................15
4.2 Obtaining Factory Service ...........................................................17
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5 Service Form 18
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List of Figures
Figure 1 Remove rubber plug and install air intake filter ............................. 9
Figure 2 Remove rubber plug on the oil pipe .............................................. 10
Figure 3 Add oil and check oil level ........................................................... 10
Figure 4 ACWS Parts .................................................................................. 11
Figure 5 Outlet filter bottom knob .............................................................. 13
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WARNING
Warning is used to indicate dangers that could result in personal
injury.
CAUTION
Caution is used to indicate situations that may result in damage
to components of your air compressors.
1 Safety Precautions
1.1 Safety Information
The following are definitions of the Warnings, Cautions and Notes that are
used throughout this manual to call your attention to important information
regarding your safety, the safety and preservation of your equipment or an
important tip.
1.2 General Warnings
Observe these general warnings when operating or servicing this equipment:
Read the operating instructions and recommendations before using the
compressor.
Make sure the compressor is kept upright at all times.
Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions.
Do not use the compressor if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any
compressor that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
Disconnect power before cleaning and servicing the equipment. Do not
use liquid or aerosol cleaners; use only a damp lint-free cloth.
Lockout all electrical power sources before servicing the equipment.
To avoid explosion, do not operate this equipment in an explosive
atmosphere.
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