Ridgid OL50145MWD Operation Manual - Page 14

OPERATION checking the Safety Valve See Figure 12. danger: Do not attempt to tamper with the safety valve. Anything loosened from this device could fly up and hit you. Failure to heed this warning could result in death or serious personal injury. The safety valve will automatically release air if the air tank pressure exceeds the preset maximum. The valve should be checked before each day of use by pulling the ring by hand. n Turn the air compressor on and allow the tanks to fill. The compressor will shut off when the pressure reaches the preset maximum. n Turn the air compressor off. n Pull the ring on the safety valve to release air for three to five seconds. n Release the ring. Air must immediately stop escaping when the ring is released. Any continued loss of air after releasing the safety valve ring indicates a problem with the safety valve. Discontinue use and seek service before continued use of the air compressor. warning: If air leaks after the ring has been released, or if the valve is stuck and cannot be actuated by the ring. Do not use the air compressor until the safety valve has been replaced. Use of the air compressor in this condition could result in serious personal injury. SAFETY VALVE 0041,1,.41242959m,Sm99M399C/3M/MKFbai1apM5ni1xn8rA8@,G7@,P8@La6SL6i,lti22ltr9Iroo11e0nbkPPaSraI TO RELEASE AIR ON OFF I O OMILILNUIBWE HPUE1MELPB-APORMRPEO2AWHULEC-OBOMMBPA RCOEN SLUSBROICRACION DE ACIETE RING Fig. 12 RESET BUTTON Fig. 13 ReSET BUTTON See Figure 13. When amperage into the air compressor exceeds the specified amperage, the air compressor will automatically shut off. To reset the air compressor: n Turn the air compressor off. n Unplug the air compressor for 30 minutes. NOTE: If the overload protector is actuated, the motor must be allowed to cool down for 30 minutes before manual resetting. n Press the reset button. n Plug the air compressor into an approved outlet. n Turn the air compressor on. 14