Husky Air Compressor A05051 User Manual

Air Compressor  
Operator’s Manual  
Model No. Y1010  
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Part No. A05051 Rev. 0 07/26/04  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
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Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury and  
property damage. Read and understand all warnings and operation instructions before  
using this equipment.  
HAZARD  
WARNING: Risk of explosion or fire  
What Could Happen  
How To Prevent It  
Always operate the compressor in a well  
ventilated area free of combustible  
materials, gasoline, or solvent vapors.  
It is normal for electrical contacts  
within the motor and pressure switch to  
spark.  
If electrical sparks from compressor  
come into contact with flammable  
vapors, they may ignite, causing fire or  
explosion.  
If spraying flammable materials, locate  
compressor at least 20 feet away from  
spray area. An additional length of hose  
may be required.  
Store flammable materials in a secure  
location away from compressor.  
Restricting any of the compressor  
ventilation openings will cause serious  
overheating and could cause fire.  
Never place objects against or on top  
of compressor. Operate compressor in  
an open area at least 12 inches away  
from any wall or obstruction that would  
restrict the flow of fresh air to the  
ventilation openings.  
Operate compressor in a clean, dry well  
ventilated area. Do not operate unit  
indoors or in any confined area.  
Unattended operation of this product  
could result in personal injury or  
property damage. To reduce the risk of  
fire, do not allow the compressor to  
operate unattended.  
Always remain in attendance with the  
product when it is operating.  
Always disconnect electrical power by  
placing the Off/Auto-On to the "Off"  
position and drain tank daily or after  
each use.  
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HAZARD  
WARNING: Risk of Bursting  
Air Tank: The following conditions could lead to a weakening of the tank, and result  
in a violent tank explosion and could cause property damage or serious injury.  
What Could Happen  
How To Prevent It  
Drain tank daily or after each use. If  
tank develops a leak, replace it  
immediately with a new tank or replace  
the entire compressor.  
Failure to properly drain condensed  
water from tank, causing rust and  
thinning of the steel tank.  
Modifications or attempted repairs to  
the tank.  
Never drill into, weld, or make any  
modifications to the tank or its  
attachments.  
Unauthorized modifications to the  
unloader valve, safety valve, or any  
other components which control tank  
pressure.  
The tank is designed to withstand specific  
operating pressures. Never make  
adjustments or parts substitutions to  
alter the factory set operating  
pressures.  
Excessive vibration can weaken the  
air tank and cause rupture or  
explosion  
For essential control of air pressure, you  
must install a pressure regulator and  
pressure gauge to the air outlet (if not  
equipped) of your compressor. Follow the  
equipment manufacturers  
recommendation and never exceed the  
maximum allowable pressure rating of  
attachments.  
ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES:  
Exceeding the pressure rating of air  
tools, spray guns, air operated  
accessories, tires, and other inflatables  
can cause them to explode or fly apart,  
and could result in serious injury.  
HAZARD  
WARNING: Risk from Flying Objects  
What Could Happen  
How To Prevent It  
Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety  
glasses with side shields when using the  
compressor.  
The compressed air stream can cause  
soft tissue damage to exposed skin  
and can propel dirt, chips, loose  
particles, and small objects at high  
speed, resulting in property damage or  
personal injury.  
Never point any nozzle or sprayer  
toward any part of the body or at other  
people or animals.  
Always turn the compressor off and  
bleed pressure from the air hose and tank  
before attempting maintenance, attaching  
tools or accessories.  
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HAZARD  
WARNING: Risk of Electrical Shock  
What Could Happen  
How To Prevent It  
Your air compressor is powered by  
electricity. Like any other electrically  
powered device, If it is not used  
Never operate the compressor outdoors  
when it is raining or in wet conditions.  
Never operate compressor with  
protective covers removed or damaged.  
properly it may cause electric shock.  
Repairs attempted by unqualified  
personnel can result in serious injury  
or death by electrocution.  
Any electrical wiring or repairs required  
on this product should be performed by  
authorized service center personnel in  
accordance with national and local  
electrical codes.  
Electrical Grounding: Failure to provide  
adequate grounding to this product  
could result in serious injury or death  
from electrocution.  
Make certain that the electrical circuit to  
which the compressor is connected  
provides proper electrical grounding,  
correct voltage and adequate fuse  
protection.  
See grounding instructions.  
HAZARD  
WARNING: Risk to Breathing  
What Could Happen  
How To Prevent It  
The compressed air directly from your  
compressor is not safe for breathing.  
The air stream may contain carbon  
monoxide, toxic vapors, or solid  
particles from the tank. Breathing these  
contaminants can cause serious injury  
or death.  
Air obtained directly from the compressor  
should never be used to supply air for  
human consumption. In order to use air  
produced by this compressor for  
breathing, suitable filters and in-line  
safety equipment must be properly  
installed. In-line filters and safety  
equipment used in conjunction with the  
compressor must be capable of treating  
air to all applicable local and federal  
codes prior to human consumption.  
Sprayed materials such as paint, paint  
solvents, paint remover, insecticides,  
weed killers, may contain harmful  
vapors and poisons.  
Work in an area with good cross  
ventilation. Read and follow the safety  
instructions provided on the label or  
safety data sheets for the materials you  
are spraying. Use a NIOSH/ MSHA  
approved respirator designed for use with  
your specific application.  
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HAZARD  
WARNING: Risk of Burns  
What Could Happen  
How To Prevent It  
Never touch any exposed metal parts  
on compressor during or immediately  
after operation. Compressor will remain  
hot for several minutes after operation.  
Touching exposed metal such as the  
compressor head or outlet tubes, can  
result in serious burns.  
Do not reach around protective shrouds  
or attempt maintenance until unit has  
been allowed to cool.  
HAZARD  
WARNING: Risk from Moving Parts  
What Could Happen  
How To Prevent It  
Moving parts such as the pulley, flywheel,  
and belt can cause serious injury if they  
come into contact with you or your  
clothing.  
Never operate the compressor with  
guards or covers which are damaged or  
removed.  
Attempting to operate compressor with  
damaged or missing parts or attempting  
to repair compressor with protective  
shrouds removed can expose you to  
moving parts and can result in serious  
injury.  
Any repairs required on this product  
should be performed by authorized  
service center personnel.  
HAZARD  
WARNING: Risk of Falling  
What Could Happen  
How To Prevent It  
Always operate compressor in a stable  
secure position to prevent accidental  
movement of the unit. Never operate  
compressor on a roof or other elevated  
position. Use additional air hose to  
reach high locations.  
A portable compressor can fall from a  
table, workbench, or roof causing  
damage to the compressor and could  
result in serious injury or death to the  
operator.  
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HAZARD  
WARNING: Risk of Unsafe Operation  
What Could Happen  
How To Prevent It  
Unsafe operation of your air compressor  
could lead to serious injury or death to  
you or others.  
Review and understand all instructions  
and warnings in this manual.  
Become familiar with the operation and  
controls of the air compressor.  
Keep operating area clear of all persons,  
pets, and obstacles.  
Keep children away from the air  
compressor at all times.  
Do not operate the product when  
fatigued or under the influence of  
alcohol or drugs. Stay alert at all times.  
Never defeat the safety features of this  
product.  
Equip area of operation with a fire  
extinguisher.  
Do not operate machine with missing,  
broken, or unauthorized parts.  
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GLOSSARY  
Become familiar with these terms  
When the tank pressure drops to a  
certain low level the motor will restart  
automatically. The low pressure at  
which the motor automatically  
before operating the unit.  
CFM: Cubic feet per minute.  
SCFM: Standard cubic feet per  
minute; a unit of measure of air  
delivery.  
PSIG: Pounds per square inch  
gauge; a unit of measure of pressure.  
Code Certification: Products that  
bear one or more of the following  
marks: UL, CUL, ETL, CETL, have  
been evaluated by OSHA certified  
independent safety laboratories and  
meet the applicable Underwriters  
Laboratories Standards for Safety.  
Cut-In Pressure: While the motor is  
off, air tank pressure drops as you  
continue to use your accessory.  
restarts is called "cut-in" pressure.  
Cut-Out Pressure: When an air  
compressor is turned on and begins  
to run, air pressure in the air tank  
begins to build. It builds to a certain  
high pressure before the motor  
automatically shuts off, protecting  
your air tank from pressure higher  
than its capacity. The high pressure  
at which the motor shuts off is called  
"cut-out" pressure.  
Branch Circuit: Circuit carrying  
electricity from electrical panel to  
outlet.  
ACCESSORIES  
Accessories for this unit are available at the store the unit was purchased.  
DUTY CYCLE  
This air compressor pump is capable of  
running continuously. However, to  
prolong the life of your air compressor,  
it is recommended that a 50%-75%  
average duty cycle be maintained; that  
is, the air compressor pump should not  
run more than 30-45 minutes in any  
given hour.  
SPECIFICATION CHART  
Model No.  
Y1010  
Bore  
Stroke  
1.875"  
1.25"  
Voltage/Hertz/Phase  
Minimum Branch Circuit Requirement  
Fuse Type  
Air Reserve (gallons)  
SCFM @ 40 psig  
SCFM @ 90 psig  
120V/60/1  
15 amps  
Time Delay  
1.75  
3.0  
2.0  
ASSEMBLY  
Contents of Carton  
1 - Air Compressor  
1 - Air Hose  
Tools Required for Assembly  
1 - 9/16" open end wrench or  
adjustable wrench  
1 - Blow Gun and Inflation Kit  
(7 pieces)  
1 - adjustable wrench  
1- Inflator/Deflator Kit (7 pieces)  
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Unpacking  
1. Remove unit from carton and  
discard all packaging. NOTE:  
Save all parts bags.  
Assemble Hose  
Safety Nozzle  
1. Assemble hose to air outlet.  
IMPORTANT: The hex fitting on  
the air outlet MUST be held in  
place with a wrench when  
2. Assemble the safety nozzle (d),  
tapered inflator (g), rubber blow  
gun tip (h), or blow gun adapter  
(e) to blow gun. NOTE: To use  
the inflating needle (f) the blow  
gun adapter has to be  
tightening hose onto air outlet.  
assembled to blow gun.  
3. Attach the inflating needle (f) to  
the blow gun adapter on the  
blow gun.  
Assemble Inflator/Deflator Kit  
h
j
Assemble Accessories  
The unit is supplied with an  
accessory kit and inflator/deflator kit,  
choose the accessory needed.  
Assemble Accessory Kit  
e
k
c
g
a
c
The blow gun (c) and blow gun  
adapter (e) from the accessory kit is  
needed to use the inflator/deflator kit.  
b
e
f
1. Attach the blow gun to hose.  
h
d
2. Attach blow gun adapter to blow  
gun.  
3. Attach the inflating needle (h),  
tapered nozzle (j), or high flow  
inflator/deflator body (k) to the  
blow gun adapter on the blow  
gun.  
4. If using the inflator/deflator  
choose the nozzle needed and  
see the "How to use High Flow  
Inflator/Deflator Adapter Body"  
instructions in the Operation  
section for the correct procedure.  
To Assemble Female Tire Chuck  
1. Assemble female tire chuck (a) to  
hose (b) and tighten securely  
with wrenches.  
To Assemble Accessories  
1. Attach the blow gun (c) to hose (b).  
Risk of unsafe  
operation. If an  
accessory is not being used with  
the blow gun, the safety nozzle  
MUST be assembled.  
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INSTALLATION  
IMPORTANT: The outlet being used  
HOW TO SET UP YOUR  
UNIT  
must be installed and grounded in  
accordance with all local codes and  
ordinances.  
Location of the Air Compressor  
2. Make sure the outlet being used  
has the same configuration as  
the grounded plug. DO NOT  
USE AN ADAPTER. See  
illustration.  
Locate the air compressor in a clean,  
dry and well ventilated area. The air  
compressor should be located at  
least 12" away from the wall or other  
obstructions that will restrict the flow  
of air. The air compressor pump and  
shroud are designed to allow for  
proper cooling. The ventilation  
openings on the compressor are  
necessary to maintain proper  
Plug  
Grounded  
Outlets  
operating temperature. Do not place  
rags or other containers on or near  
these openings.  
Grounding Pin  
3. Inspect the plug and cord before  
each use. Do not use if there are  
signs of damage.  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
Risk of Electrical  
Shock. In the event  
4. If these grounding instructions  
are not completely understood,  
or if in doubt as to whether the  
compressor is properly  
of 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 portable air compressor is  
equipped with a cord having a  
grounding wire with an appropriate  
grounding plug (see following  
grounded, have the installation  
checked by a qualified  
electrician.  
Risk of Electrical  
Shock. IMPROPER  
GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN  
ELECTRICAL SHOCK.  
Do not modify the plug provided. If  
it does not fit the available outlet, a  
correct outlet should be installed  
by a qualified electrician.  
Repairs to the cord set or plug  
MUST be made by a qualified  
electrician.  
illustrations). The plug must be used  
with an outlet that has been installed  
and grounded in accordance with all  
local codes and ordinances.  
1. The cord set and plug with this  
unit contains a grounding pin.  
This plug MUST be used with a  
grounded outlet.  
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conditions are met.  
Extension Cords  
1. Voltage supply to circuit must  
comply with the National  
Electrical Code.  
If an extension cord must be used, be  
sure it is:  
a 3-wire extension cord that has  
a 3-blade grounding plug, and a  
3-slot receptacle that will accept  
the plug on the product  
2. Circuit is not used to supply any  
other electrical needs.  
3. Extension cords comply with  
specifications.  
in good condition  
no longer than 50 feet  
4. Circuit is equipped with a 15  
amp circuit breaker or 15 amp  
time delay fuse. NOTE: If  
16 gauge (AWG) or larger. (Wire  
size increases as gauge number  
decreases. 14, 12, 10, and 8  
AWG may also be used.  
compressor is connected to a  
circuit protected by fuses, use  
only time delay fuses. Time delay  
fuses should be marked "D" in  
Canada and "T" in the US.  
Voltage and Circuit Protection  
Refer to the specification chart for the  
voltage and minimum branch circuit  
requirements.  
If any of the above conditions cannot  
be met, or if operation of the  
compressor repeatedly causes  
interruption of the power, it may be  
necessary to operate it from a 20  
amp circuit. It is not necessary to  
change the cord set.  
Risk of Unsafe  
Operation. Certain  
air compressors can be operated  
on a 15 amp circuit if the following  
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OPERATION  
Know Your Air Compressor  
READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING  
YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the  
location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.  
Telescopic Handle  
Accessory  
Storage  
Off/Auto-On Switch  
Safety Nozzle  
Blow  
Gun  
Outlet  
Pressure  
Gauge  
Power  
Cord  
Air  
Hose  
Safety  
Valve  
Regulator  
Nozzles to be used  
with the High Flow  
inflator/Deflator  
adapter body  
Tapered  
Inflator  
Tapered  
Inflator  
Rubber  
Tip  
Nozzle  
Blow Gun  
Adapter  
High Flow  
Inflator/Deflator  
Adapter Body  
Inflating  
needle  
Seal Ring  
Female  
Tire  
Chuck  
Inflating needle  
Safety Valve: If the pressure switch  
does not shut off the air compressor  
at its "cut-out" pressure setting, the  
safety valve will protect against high  
pressure by "popping out" at its  
factory set pressure (slightly higher  
than the pressure switch "cut-out"  
setting).  
Outlet Pressure Gauge: The outlet  
pressure gauge indicates the air  
pressure available at the outlet side  
of the regulator. This pressure is  
controlled by the regulator and is  
always less than or equal to the tank  
pressure.  
Description of Operation  
Become familiar with these controls  
before operating the unit.  
Off/Auto-On Switch: Turn this switch  
to "Auto-On" to provide automatic  
power to the pressure switch and  
"Off" to shut off the power.  
Pressure Switch (not shown): The  
pressure switch automatically starts  
the motor when the air tank pressure  
drops below the factory set "cut-in"  
pressure. It stops the motor when the  
air tank pressure reaches the factory  
set "cut-out" pressure.  
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Regulator: Controls the air pressure  
shown on the outlet pressure gauge.  
Turn knob clockwise to increase  
pressure and counterclockwise to  
decrease pressure.  
Female Tire Chuck: Attaches to the  
hose end to be used to inflate tires.  
Note: To ensure correct tire pressure  
use a tire pressure gauge.  
Cooling System (not shown): This  
compressor contains an advanced  
design cooling system. At the heart of  
this cooling system is an engineered  
fan. It is perfectly normal for this fan  
to blow air through the vent holes in  
large amounts. You know that the  
cooling system is working when air is  
being expelled.  
Air Compressor Pump (not shown):  
Compresses air into the air tank.  
Working air is not available until the  
compressor has raised the air tank  
pressure above that required at the  
air outlet.  
Blow Gun: Ideal for blowing,  
cleaning, and inflating. Depress lever  
on to release the air. Attaches to hose  
end.  
Safety Nozzle: Prevents pressure  
build-up. Attaches to blow gun outlet.  
Check Valve (not shown): When the  
air compressor is operating, the  
check valve is "open", allowing  
compressed air to enter the air tank.  
When the air compressor reaches  
"cut-out" pressure, the check valve  
"closes", allowing air pressure to  
remain inside the air tank.  
Blow Gun Adapter: Attaches to the  
blow gun to allow the tapered Inflator,  
inflating needle, or high flow  
inflator/deflator adapter body to be  
used.  
Inflating needles: Used to inflate  
sport balls. Requires blow gun  
adapter.  
Tapered Inflator: Used to inflate toy  
inflatables/air mattresses. Brass  
tapered inflator attaches to blow gun  
outlet and plastic tapered inflator  
requires the blow gun adapter.  
Rubber Tip Nozzle: Used to inflate  
toy inflatables/air mattresses.  
Attaches to blow gun outlet.  
How to Use Your Unit  
How to Stop:  
1. Set the Off/Auto-On switch to  
"Off".  
Before First Start-up  
Break-in Procedure  
High Flow Inflator/Deflator Adapter  
Body: Used with inflator/deflator  
nozzles it attaches directly to the  
universal valve adapter to inflate or  
deflate air mattresses, small boats,  
inflatable toys, and other inflatable  
items that use a large volume of low-  
pressure air. Requires blow gun  
adapter.  
Risk of Unsafe  
Operation. Serious  
damage may result if the following  
break-in instructions are not  
closely followed.  
This procedure is required before the  
air compressor is put into service.  
1. Make sure the Off/Auto-On  
switch is in the "Off" position.  
Inflator/Deflator Nozzles: Used with  
the high flow inflator/deflator adapter  
body.  
2. Turn the regulator knob  
counterclockwise until it stops.  
Seal Ring: Used with inflator/deflator  
nozzles to prevent air from leaking out  
of inflatables with very large air inlets.  
Drain Valve (not shown): The drain  
valve is located at the base of the air  
tank and is used to drain  
3. Plug the power cord into the  
correct branch circuit receptacle.  
(Refer to Voltage and Circuit  
Protection paragraph in the  
Installation section of this  
manual.)  
condensation at the end of each use.  
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