Makita MAC700 Owners Manual - Page 10

Initial Start Up Procedure, Extension Cords, Length of, Rating, Cord in Feet, Piping, Grounding - 2 h p air compressor

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amount of oil may be present in the pump upon receipt of the air compressor. This is due to factory testing and does not mean the pump contains oil. CAUTION: Multi-Viscosity motor oils, like 10W 30, should not be used in an air compressor. They leave carbon deposits on critical components, thus reducing performance and compressor life. Use air compressor oil only. Initial Start Up Procedure: 1.Open the air receiver's drain valve. 2.Plug power supply cord into correct power source. 3.Run the compressor for a minimum of twenty (20) minutes in the no-load condition to lubricate the bearings and pistons, and to seat the piston rings. 4.Close air receiver drain valve. Your compressor is now ready for use. Extension Cords To avoid voltage drop, power loss, and overheating of the motor, use extra air hose instead of an extension cord. Low voltage can cause damage to the motor. If an extension cord must be used: · Use only an approved 3-wire extension cord that has a 3blade grounding plug and a 3slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the air compressor. · Make sure the extension cord is in good condition. Page 10 Please see the chart below as the MINIMUM requirements: Amp Rating Length of Cord in Feet (120 Volts) 25' 10-12 16 12-14 16 14-16 16 16-18 14 18-20 14 50' 100' 150' 14 10 8 12 10 8 12 10 8 12 8 8 12 8 8 Piping Plastic or PVC pipe is not designed for use with compressed air. Regardless of its indicated pressure rating, plastic pipe can burst from air pressure. Use only metal pipe for air distribution lines. If a pipe line is necessary, use pipe that is the same size, or larger than, the air tank outlet. Piping that is too small will restrict the flow of air. If piping is over 100 feet long, use the next larger size. Bury underground lines below the frost line and avoid pockets where condensation can gather and freeze. Apply pressure before underground lines are covered to make sure all pipe joints are free of leaks. Grounding Instruction WARNING: Risk of electric shock! In the event if a short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This air compressor must be properly grounded. The air compressor is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with an appropriate

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amount of oil may be present in
the pump upon receipt of the air
compressor. This is due to
factory testing and does not
mean the pump contains oil.
CAUTION: Multi-Viscosity motor
oils, like 10W 30, should not be
used in an air compressor. They
leave carbon deposits on critical
components, thus reducing
performance and compressor
life. Use air compressor oil only.
Initial Start Up Procedure:
1.Open the air receiver's drain
valve.
2.Plug power supply cord into
correct power source.
3.Run the compressor for a
minimum of twenty (20)
minutes in the no-load
condition to lubricate the
bearings and pistons, and to
seat the piston rings.
4.Close air receiver drain valve.
Your compressor is now ready
for use.
Extension Cords
To avoid voltage drop, power
loss, and overheating of the
motor, use extra air hose instead
of an extension cord. Low
voltage can cause damage to the
motor.
If an extension cord must be
used:
·
Use only an approved 3-wire
extension cord that has a 3-
blade grounding plug and a 3-
slot receptacle that will accept
the plug on the air compressor.
·
Make sure the extension cord
is in good condition.
Please see the chart below as
the MINIMUM requirements:
Amp
Length of
Rating
Cord in Feet
(120 Volts)
25'
50'
100'
150'
10-12
16
14
10
8
12-14
16
12
10
8
14-16
16
12
10
8
16-18
14
12
8
8
18-20
14
12
8
8
Piping
Plastic or PVC pipe is not
designed for use with
compressed air. Regardless of its
indicated pressure rating, plastic
pipe can burst from air pressure.
Use only metal pipe for air
distribution lines.
If a pipe line is necessary, use
pipe that is the same size, or
larger than, the air tank outlet.
Piping that is too small will
restrict the flow of air. If piping is
over 100 feet long, use the next
larger size. Bury underground
lines below the frost line and
avoid pockets where
condensation can gather and
freeze. Apply pressure before
underground lines are covered to
make sure all pipe joints are free
of leaks.
Grounding Instruction
WARNING: Risk of electric
shock! In the event if a short
circuit, grounding reduces the
risk of shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric
current. This air compressor
must be properly grounded.
The air compressor is equipped
with a cord having a grounding
wire with an appropriate