AIR COMPRESSOR

OPERATING INSTRUCTION AND PARTS LIST

BELT TYPE

IMPORTANT：
PLEASE MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE PERSON WHO IS TO USE THIS
EQUIPMENT CAREFULLY READS AND UNDERSTANDS THESE
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING OPERATIONS

Record these numbers in the space below and retain for future reference：

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

1：IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION_______________________________ 3-4

2：GENERAL DESCRIPTION_________________________________________ 5

3：ON RECEIPT INSPECTION________________________________________ 5

4：GENERAL REQUIREMENT________________________________________ 5

5：INSTALLATION_________________________________________________ 5-7

6：COMPRESSOR LUBRICATION_____________________________________ 7

7：INITIAL START UP PROCEDURE___________________________________ 8

8：MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST______________________________________ 9

9：STORAGE_____________________________________________________ 9

10：TROUBLE SHOOTING__________________________________________ 10-11

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1：IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN

SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE。

READ AND UNDERSATND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING YOUR AIR
COMPRESSOR UNIT，IT CONTAINS VALUABLE INFORMATION THAT WILL HELP YOU IN THE
SAFETY INSTRUCTION RECEIVING、INSTALLATION、USE、AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
UNIT，KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE。

1-1：RISK OF FIRE
● DO NOT SPRAY COMBUSTIBLE OR FLAMMABLE LIQUID IN A CONFINED AREA，
SPRAY AREA MUST BE WELL VENTILATED。
● DO NOT SMOKE WHILE SPRAYING OR SPRAY WHERE SPARK OR FLAME IS
PRESENT。
● ARC PARTS KEEP COMPRESSOR AT LEAST 12 ~ 18 INCHES AWAY FROM
SPRAYING AREA AND ALL EXPLOSIVE VAPORS。

1-2：RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

● DISCONNECT COMPRESSOR FROM ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CIRCUIT BEFORE
SERVICING。
● DO NOT EXPOSE COMPRESSOR TO RAIN OR OPERATE IN A WET AREA。
● NEVER USE THE AIR COMPRESSOR WITHOUT CONNECTION TO A PROPERLY
GROUNDED OUTLET WITH THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE AND FUSE PROTECTION。
● THE COMPRESSOR MUST BE LOCATED A MINIMUM OF 12 ~ 18 INCHES FROM
ANY SOURCE OF POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE VAPOURS。
● IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK。

1-3：RISK OF EXPLOSION
● DRAIN TANK DAILY ，CONDENSED WATER WILL CAUSE RUSTING AND RISK OF
TANK RUPTURE OR EXPLOSION。
● DO NOT REPAIR、MODIFY OR WELD TANK，RETURN TO AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTER IF REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED。
● DO NOT ADJUST REGULATOR TO RESULT IN OUTPUT PRESSURE GREATER
THAN MARKED MAX. PRESSURE OF ATTACHMENT。
● PRESSURE SWITCH IS SET AT THE FACTORY FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE OF
YOUR PARTICULAR MODEL，NEVER BYPASS OR REMOVE PRESSURE SWITCH AS
SERIOUS DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT FROM
TOO HIGH OF PRESSURE。

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 ● BEFORE STARTING COMPRESSOR，PULL SAFETY VALVE RING TO MAKE SURE
THE VALVE MOVES FREELY。THE SAFETY VALVE IS FACTORY INSTALLED TO
PREVENT THE AIR RECEIVER FROM DAMAGE SHOULD MALFUNCTION OCCUR IN
THE PRESSURE SWITCH，IT IS FACTORY SET AT A SPECIFIC LIMIT FOR YOUR
PARTICULAR MODEL，AND SHOULD NEVER BE TAMPERED WITH， ADJUSTMENT
BY USER WILL AUTOMATICALLY VOID WARRANTY。

1-4：RISK OF BURNS
● HOT SURFACE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY ，NEVER TOUCH ANY EXPLOSED
METAL PARTS ON COMPRESSOR DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER
OPERATION，TOUCHING THESE AREAS MAY CAUSE SEVER BURNS。
● DO NOT REACH AROUND PROTECTIVE SHROUNDS OR ATTEMPT MAINTENANCE
UNTIL UNIT HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO COOL。

1-5：RISK OF BREATHING
● DO NOT USE COMPRESSORED AIR FOR BREATHING，WHEN SPRAING USE
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IN A WELL VENTILED AREA。
● COMPRESSOR AIR FROM THE UNIT MAY CONTAIN POISONOUS VAPOURS WHICH
IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INHALEING AND COULD BE HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH。
● WORK IN AN AREA WITH GOOD CROSS-VENTILATION。

：RISK FROM MOVING PARTS

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● UNIT STARTS AUTOMATICALLY， DO NOT OPERATE WITH GUARDS OR COVERS
REMOVED OR BROKEN。
● ANY REPAIRE REQUIRED ON THE PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER PERSONNEL。
● MOVING PARTS DO NOT TOUCH。

1-7：RISK FROM FLYING OBJECTS

● ALWAYS WEAR ANSI Z87.1 APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS
WHEN USE THE AIR COMPRESSOR。ALWAYS WEAR PROPER SAFETY
EQUIPMENT WHILE USING COMPRESSORED AIR。
● DO NOT DIRECT AIR STREAM TOWARD ANY PARTS OF THE BODY OR AT OTHER
PEOPLE。
● UNPLUG POWER CORD AND DRAIN ALL AIR PRESSURE FROM TANK BEFORE
SERVICING AND AFTER EACH USE。

1-8：RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING COMPRESSOR

● ALWAYS PLACED COMPRESSOR ON A PROTECTIVE MAT WHEN TRANSPORTING
TO PROTECT AGAINST DAMAGE TO VEHICLE FROM LEAKS。
● NEVER OPERATE COMPRESSOR ON A ROOF OR OTHER ELEVATE POSITION。
● ALWAYS OPERATE COMPRESSOR IN A STABLE POSITION TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL MOVEMENT OF THE UNIT。

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 ： GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF AIR COMPRESSOR
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To compress air，the piston move up and down in the cylinder，During the down-stroke，air is
drawn in through the inlet valve，The discharge valve remains closed，On the up-stroke of the
piston，air is compressed。The inlet valve closes and compressed air is forced out through the
discharge valve、through the check valve and into air receiver tank。Working air is not
available until the compressor has raised the air receiver pressure above that required at the
air service connection。The air inlet filter openings must be kept clear of obstructions。Your air
compressor can be used for operating paint spray guns、air tools、caulking guns、grease
guns、air brushes、sandblaster、or inflating tires and plastic toys、spraying weed killer and
insecticides、etc., An air regulator is usually necessary for most of these application。

：ON RECEIPT INSPECTION

3：
Each PUMA air compressor outfit is carefully factory tested and inspected before shipment。
Every attempt is made to ensure safe and complete shipment of our products。 It is the
responsibility of the receiver of the goods to ensure the products has been shipped in full and
arrival in suitable condition to avoid expenses being incurred to correct such problems。With
improper handling，damage may result in transit and cause problems in compressor operation。

：GENERAL REQUIREMENT
4：
It is your responsibility to ensure air compressor is installed correctly，as well as maintained and
serviced on a regular basis。Information has been included in this booklet outlining the
suggested air compressor maintenance schedules and a trouble shooting guide， It is important
that you read this information and keep it in a safe place for future reference。

：INSTALLATION
5：
：MECHANICAL
5.1：
Located the compressor in a clean、dry and well ventilated area。 The compressor should be
located 12 ~ 18 inches from a wall or any other obstruction that would interfere with the air flow
through the pump flywheel，Place the air compressor on a firm and level surface。 The air
compressor is designed with heat dissipation fins that allow for proper cooling。Keep the fins
and other parts that collect dust or dirt clean。 A clean compressor runs cooler and provides
longer service。 Allow room for easy access to the air compressor for maintenance and service
work。

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5.1-1：For vertical type permanent installation，the compressor should be bolted to the floor through
holes provided in the compressor feet。 Shims must be used to level the compressor before
bolting it to the floor， Sever vibration will result when the compressor is bolted down tightly
and the feet are not level， This can lead to welds cracking or fatigue of the air receiver。

：ELECTRICAL
5.2：
It is your responsibility to ensure that the air compressor is electrically connected in a safe and
correct manner。 Any electrical work should be carried out by a competent electrician and
installed in a way which meets all applicable codes and regulations。A magnetic start must be
an integral parts of the air compressor except on contractor and professional series units。A
magnetic starter may be supplied with your unit from the factory。

Failure to connect the air compressor correctly to your buildings electrical services may result in
serious personal injury or damage to the equipment。

Please note that under normal conditions，the air compressor will operate intermittently。Should
it be necessary to service that air compressor ensure the power source has been shut down。
This must be down to prevent personal injury or damage to the unit。

If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a suitable qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

5-2-1：MOTOR
Wiring must be down in a manner that full voltage nameplate ±10% is available at the motor
terminals during startup。Use of an incorrect electrical motor for your particular building
service will result in premature motor failure and is not covered by PUMA compressor or
motor manufacture’s warranty。

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5-2-2：PRESSURE SWITCH
The pressure switch located on the compressor unit acts as a pilot device activating the coil
on the magnetic starter except on contractor and professional units where the pressure
switch would act as a pilot device activating the motor。The pressure switch cut in/cut out
has been preset at the factory，do not tamper with the settings。 Never bypass or remove
this switch ，as serious damage to equipment or personal injury could result from too high of
an air pressure。Consult your local distributor or service center should the switch not be
operating properly。

5-2-3：Do not modify the plug that has been provided，if it does not fit the available outlet，the
correct outlet should be installed by a qualified electrician。If these grounding instructions are
not completely understand，or if in doubt as to whether the compressor is properly
grounded，have the installation checked by a qualified electrician。

5-2-4：PUMP ROTATION
The compressor is to be wired in a manner that the rotation of the flywheel causes the air to
be blown over the pump。This allows the pump to cool properly。Rotate the unit with an arrow
on the belt guard or motor。

：COMPRESSOR LUBRICATION
6：
Do not add or change oil while the compressor is in operation，use the recommended
SAE10-30W non-detergent oil only。

6-1：Filling the oil

6-1-1：Remove the oil filler plug。

6-1-2：Slowly pour the proper oil into the pump crankcase。

6-1-3：Always keep oil level between the marks “up” and “low” level on the oil stick or on
the red circle on the sight glass。

6-2：CHANGE THE OIL

Change oil after the first 8 hours of compressor operation， then change oil after every 300
working hours or 3 months whichever comes first。

：Remove the oil drain plug，allow oil to drain out。

6-2-1：

6-2-2：Replace the oil drain plug，the use of a sealing compound or Teflon tape to
avoid leakage is recommended。

6-2-3：Refill with the recommended oil to the proper level。

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7：INITIAL START UP PROCEDURE
Do not attempt to operate the air compressor unit without first checking the oil level in the
pump，add oil as required。Serious damage may result from use without oil。

：Check to see that nuts and bolts are all snug，this must be down，as some fasteners may
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become loose in transit。

7-2：Check to see if the belt is installed properly，with proper tension。

7-3：Check belt tightness so that when pressure is applied at the center，there is 1/2” slack。

7-4：Check that proper type and level oil is correct，see page for proper compressor lubrication。

7-5：Check that compressor is fixed on a strong、stable level base。

7-6：Check that oil breather is clean。

7-7：Check that air filter is clean。

7-8：Do not place any materials on or against the belt guard，or the compressor unit itself。
Placing materials there will limit the cooling of the air compressor and could lead to
premature failure。

7-9：Turn the compressor “on” momentarily by positioning the fused disconnected in the
“on” position。
Ensure that the flywheel is turning in the correct direction。On compressors with three
phase power，adjust the wiring at the motor terminals if the rotation is incorrect。Refer to
the wiring diagram on or in the motor terminal box。

7-10：Open the air receiver outlet ball valve and start the unit。Ensure air is escaping
to atmosphere。
Allow the unit to operate for a minimum of twenty minutes in this no load condition
to lubricate bearings and piston。

：After running the compressor for twenty minutes，close the ball valve，and allow the
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unit to reach maximum operating pressure。Ensure that the compressor shuts down
at the preset maximum pressure，and the head pressure is released through
pressure switch。

7-12：Check the air compressor and piping systems for leakages，and correct as required。

7-13：Shut off of all power to the air compressor before attempting any repair or maintenance，

7-14：Stop the compressor，and check the oil level in the crankcase。Add oil as required。

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 7-15：Your compressor is ready for use。

Before doing any maintenance or adjustments to your air compressor，the following safety
precautions should be taken。

：DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER。

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2：DRAIN AIR RECEIVER OF AIR PRESSURE。

：MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST

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：Daily checklist
8-1：
：Check oil level。
8-1-1：
：Drain condensation from air receiver tank。
8-1-2：
：Check for any unusual noise or vibration。
8-1-3：
：Be sure all nuts and bolts are tight。
8-1-4：

8-2：Weekly checklist
：Clean air filter by opening air filter cap。Replace air filter if necessary。
8-2-1：
：Check oil level and filling up if necessary。
8-2-2：

8-3：Quarterly or 300 hour checklist

8-3-1：Change compressor oil and filter element。
8-3-2：Check condition and alignment of belt、flywheel and motor pulley。
Adjust belt tension if necessary or replace belt if worn。
8-3-3：Check safety valve。
8-3-4：Check pressure switch unloads to ensure compressor head unloads
whenever motor shuts down。
8-3-5：Clean and blow off pump fins and motor。
8-3-6：Inspect air system for leaks by applying soapy water to all joints。Tighten joints
if leakages are observed。

：STORAGE：WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED USING THE AIR COMPRESSOR：

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9-1：Set the “on/off” switch to “off” and unplug the cordially,
9-2：Be sure to drain the water from the air tank。
9-3：Protect the electrical cord and air hose from damage。
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 9-4：Store the air compressor in a clean and dry location。
：TROUBLE SHOOTING：
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CONDITION CAUSE CORRECTIVE

Compressor do not start 1：Fuse blown or circuit 1：Check for cause of blown fuse or
breaker tripped。 breaker and replace or reset。

2：Loose electrical connection 2：Check wiring connection

3：Motor overheated 3：Press reset button or wait for

automatic reset。 Check belt
tension

Low pressure 1：Air leak in safety valve。 1：Safety valve manually by pilling
2：Loose tube of fittings。 upward on ring。If condition
persists replace valve。
3：Restricted air filter。
2：Tighten fittings。
4：V-belts loose。
3：Clean or replace。
5：Defective check valve。
4：Adjust belts tension。
5：Replace check valve。

Safety valve releasing on air 1：Defect pressure switch or improper 1：Check for proper adjustment and
receiver tank adjustment if problem persists replace
2：Defective safety valve。 pressure switch。
2：Replace safety valve。

Oil discharge and excessive 1：Improper oil viscosity。 1：Replace oil with SAE10W-30
carbon formation or non-detergent compressor oil。
2：Overfilling the crankcase
appearance of water and oil in
the air lines。 with oil。 2：Drain oil and fill to proper level。

3：Restricted air intake filter。 3：Clean or replace filter。

4：Carbon exhaust valves。 4：Clean or replace。

5：Worn valves。 5：Replace valve assembly。

6：Worn piston rings。 6：Replace piston ring。

7：High ambient temperature 7：Install a moisture separator

and/or dryer follow by and oil
and/or humidity。 filter。
8：High percentage of running 8：Check for air leakage。If no leaks
time。 are found you may required an
additional compressor unit as
your air demand is too much
for existing unit。

`V-belt roll off the flywheel or 1：Flywheel and motor pulley not aligned 1：Align using a straight edge。
motor pulley properly。 2：Purchase new set of matched
2：Belts do not match flywheel groove。 belts。
3：A nick or tear on the edge of the belt， 3：Purchase new set of matched
4：Not a matched set(if two or more belts belts。
are used)。 4：Purchase new set of matched
belts。

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Water in air receiver tank 1：Condensation in the air receiver。 1：Drain daily or install an automatic
drain。

Compressor over heating 1：Undersized unit for air requirements。 1：Contact PUMA compressor
2：Compressor location。 distributor。

3：Pump rotating the worn way。 2：See installation section。

4：Air leaks in the system 3：See pump rotation。

5：Restricted air filter。 4：Fix leaks。

6：Improper grade or level of oil。 5：Clean or replace filter。

7：Worn，damage，or carbon build up on 6：Replace with SAE10W-30

valve。 non-detergent compressor oil。
8：Carbon build up at after-cooler tube 7：Clean，repair or replace valves。
check valve。 8：Clean or replace。

Excessive noise 1：Loose flywheel or motor pulley。 1：Tighten as required。

2：Loose valve。 2：Inspect valve for damage replace
3：Noisy only during start up，Check for as required。
loose belts。 3：Adjust for proper tension
4：Vibrating belt guard，piping or loose 4：Tighten as required。
belt。 5：Ensure that unit is mounted
5：Unit not installed level。 level。
6：Improper grade of oil in crankcase。 6：Replace oil with SAE10W-30
7：Carbon or foreign material on piston。 non- detergent compressor oil。

8：Worn bearings。 7：Clean piston。Check cylinder

walls for scoring。
8：Replace main bearings。

Pressure switch unloading 1：Pressure switch unloading may be dirty 1：Clean，repair or replace pressure
does not function or leak air or faulty。 switch。
when unit is operating or not
operating 2：Check valve may be dirty or faulty。 2：Clean，repair or replace check
valve。

Oil leaks or appearance of oil 1：Spillage of oil when filling。 1：Wipe unit clean。
on the compressor
2：Overfilling the crankcase。 2：Drain oil and fill to proper level。
3：Improper grade of oil。 3：Replace with proper SAE10W-30
4：Leak at oil filler plug。 non-detergent compressor oil。

5：Oil leak at gasket，cap screw，head， 4：Tighten or replace oil filler plug

cylinder or crankcase。 and/or “O” ring。

6：Loose valve plugs。 5：Replace gaskets as required。

Use pipe dope or gasket
7：Loose side or end plate compound on all cap screw
8：Oil seal leak。 threads。
9：Scratch or burn on the crankshaft。 6：Tighten valve plug。
7：Tighten plates。
8：Replace oil seal。
9：File or sand with emery cloth。

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