VIAIR 44043-440P User Manual

MODEL NUMBER:

44043-440P PORTABLE COMPRESSOR

IMPORTANT:

It is essential that you and any other
operator of the product read and
understand the contents of this manual
before installing and using this product.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

USER MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION – To reduce risk of electrical shock

or electrocution:

• Do not disassemble. Do not attempt repairs or

modifications. Refer to qualified service agencies for all
service and repairs.

s Do not use this product in or area where it can fall or be

pulled into water or other liquids.

p Do not reach for this product if it has fallen into liquid.

D Use this compressor with 12-volt DC systems only.
U This product should never be left unattended during

use.

WARNING – To prevent injury:

T Never allow children to operate this compressor. Close

supervision is necessary when this compressor is being
used near children.

u This compressor will become very HOT during and

immediately after use. Do not touch any part of this
compressor with bare hands, other than the ON/OFF
switch, during and immediately after use.

s Do not use this product near flames or explosive

materials or where aerosol products are being used.

m Do not operate this product where oxygen is being

administered.
a Do not pump anything other than atmospheric air.
D Never use this product while sleepy or drowsy.
N Do not use any tools or attachments without first

determining maximum air pressure for that tool or

attachment.
a Never point any air nozzle or air sprayer toward another

person or any part of a person’s body.
p This air compressor is equipped with an Automatic

Reset Thermal Protector, and can automatically restart

after the thermal protector resets. Always cut off the

power source when thermal protector becomes

activated.
a Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this

product.
p Use only in well ventilated areas.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Please read and follow the operating instructions
carefully to assure that you will enjoy the convenience
and best use out of your air compressor.

IMPORTANT:

1. Always operate the compressor at or BELOW THE

MAXIMUM PRESSURE RATING of the compressor. Refer

to the Specifications section of this manual for details.

2. Always OBSERVE THE MAXIMUM DUTY CYCLE of the air

compressor. Refer to Specifications section of this

manual for details. Operation exceeding maximum

pressure ratings and/or duty cycle will result in damage to

the air compressor.

3. Your air compressor is equipped with an AUTOMATIC

THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTOR. This feature is

designed to protect the air compressor from over-heating

and causing permanent damage to your air compressor.

The thermal overload protector will automatically shut off

power to the air compressor should internal operating

temperature of the air compressor rise above safe levels

during excessive use.

4. Should at any time during use, your air compressor

automatically shuts off - do not attempt to restart. Turn

ON/OFF switch of air compressor to the OFF position. The

automatic thermal overload protector will automatically

reset when internal temperature of the air compressor

drops below safe level. After allowing air compressor to

cool off for about 30 minutes, you can safely resume use

of the air compressor by turning the air compressor back

on.

5. Please note that you may experience a slight delay (about

½ second) of the compressor’s motor starting when the

ON/OFF Switch is turned ON while compressor is

pressurized (when there is pressure in the line that the

compressor is connected to). This is a normal delayed

reaction, not a Compressor ON/OFF Switch malfunction.

6. It is recommended that you keep the vehicle’s engine

running while using the air compressor to prevent

discharge of your vehicle’s battery. ONLY OPERATE THE

AIR COMPRESSOR IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS.

Compressor performance is enhanced when operating

compressor with vehicle engine running.