AIR COMPRESSOR OPERATING MANUAL & SERVICE GUIDE Mfg. 11-007 (FOR ALL DAYTON SPEEDAIRE & SPEEDAIRE MODELS) FORM 5S140 DAYTON ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING CO. CHICAGO 50548 0779/334/750 ATTENTION:    READ  CAREFULLY  BEFORE  ATTEMPTING  TO  INSTALL,  OPERATE  OR  SERVICE  YOUR  DAYTON SPEEDAIRE OR SPEEDAIRE AIR COMPRESSOR.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE!  RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Figure 1 - Basic Air Compressor Nomenclature General Safety Information Air   compressors   are   utilized   in   a   variety   of   air   system applications.        Because    the    air    compressor    and    other components   (material   pump,   spray   gun,   filters,   lubricators, hoses, etc.) used make up a high pressure pumping system, the  following  safety  precautions  should  be  observed  at  all times: 1. Read   the   instruction   manuals   for   each   component carefully before attempting to assemble, disassemble or operate your particular system. 2. Do not exceed the pressure rating of any component in the system. 3. Protect   material   lines   and   air   lines   from   damage   or puncture. 4. Never point a spray gun at oneself or any other person. Accidental discharge may result in serious injury. 5. Check  hoses  for  weak  or  worn  condition  before  each use, making certain that all connections are secure. 6. Release     all     pressures     within     the     system     before attempting to service any component. 7. Follow  all  local  electrical  and  safety  codes,  as  well  as the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). 8. On engine driven units, check engine oil and fuel levels before  starting.    DO  NOT  ADD  GASOLINE  TO  A  HOT ENGINE! 9. Electric    motors    must    be    securely    and    adequately grounded.  This can be accomplished by wiring with a grounded,   metal-clad   raceway   system,   by   using   a separate ground wire connected to the bare metal of the motor frame, or other suitable means. 10. Always disconnect power source before working on or near   a   motor   or   its   connected   load.      If   the   power disconnect point is out-of-sight, lock it in the open or off position  and  tag  to  prevent  unexpected  application  of power. 11. All moving parts should be guarded. 12. Be  careful  when  touching  the  exterior  of  an  operating motor or pump - it may be hot enough to be painful or cause  injury.    With  modern  motors  this  condition  is normal  if  operated  at  rated  load  and  voltage-modern motors are built to operate at higher temperatures. 13. Protect  the  power  cable  from  coming  in   contact  with sharp objects. 14. Do  not  kink  power  cable  and  never  allow  the  cable  to come   in   contact   with   oil,   grease,   hot   surfaces,   or chemicals. 15. Make  certain  that  the  power  source  conforms  to  the requirements of your equipment. 16. Wiping  or  cleaning   rags   and   other   flammable   waste materials   must   be   placed   in   a   tightly   closed   metal container and disposed of later in the proper fashion. - 1 -