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  • From: Minnetonka, MN
Compressor Help
Posted by ewc2003 on Sunday, June 27, 2004 1:14 PM
Got a compressor today... It has a 2 gal tank, made by "American Tool Group" and has the worst instructions / parts "booklet" in the world.

It does have the 1/4" NPT outlet fitting (female though) and has a max PSI of 115, and decent outlet pressure (3.8 CFM @ 40 PSI).

I use an Aztec 4704 airbrush. I am assuming that I need a 1/4" male to male adapter for this thing to work correctly.

Also, if ANYONE can find a decent operator's manual, that would be awesome. I have included a couple of photos here....

Thanks,
Matt








Matt ------------------------------------------------- "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 27, 2004 1:28 PM
Hey ewc,
I wish I could be of more assistance. All I do know is that you are going to need a moisture trap.. I say this because it might effect the type of adaptors you end up buying!!! Home Depot has all that stuff right next to the compressor tank display!!! Also did you talk to the company!!! You might want to give them a call and see what they say!!! Other than that!!! Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]
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Posted by ewc2003 on Sunday, June 27, 2004 1:40 PM
lilBEAR,

Thanks for the info, but I got this thing at the LHS, with no box, just a POS 4 page instruction manual. There is a pet cock for draining mosture from the bottom of the tank, but I'd imagine that a moisture trap and the male to male adapter are a must for this thing :)
Matt ------------------------------------------------- "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
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Posted by MusicCity on Sunday, June 27, 2004 3:46 PM
Well, there isn't a lot to know about it so really a 4-page instruction booklet is probably enough.

Plug it in and the tank will fill to maximum pressure, which will be somewhere around 100psi but probably a little bit less. I don't see an on/off switch however that might be what the red cap on top of the pressure switch housing is for. I can't tell from the pix. When it gets to max pressure the motor should shut off.

On the outlet, there is a red handle. That is NOT the regulator it is a air valve and can be used to turn airflow on or off. Right below the gauge in the 4th picture is a brass knob that appears to be labeled "Max" and "Min". That would be the regulator knob and would be used to adjust the outlet pressure.

As you use air, the motor should cycle on and off to keep the tank pressurized. When you are finished for the day, bleed the tank (turn the power off, close the air valve, disconnect your airbrush, and crack the air valve open to let the pressure bleed down). Once pressure is down very low (say around 15 psi) based on the pressure gauge mounted on the tank itself, close the air valve, and open the drain on the bottom to let water drain out.

I'm not wild about that regulator, and don't know how consistant your airflow will stay. If the pressure varies, open it up wide and put another regulator on the end of the outlet.

I agree that you need a moisture trap, but as to whether the Aztek takes 1/4" NPT connections I have no idea.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 27, 2004 6:05 PM
Hey ewc,
Music City knows what he's talking about!!! My husband got a compressor a couple of months ago. It's a Easy-Air Husky!!! I have not needed to use it myself so I don't know how it really works but I have the gist!! You will definitely need to bleed the tank and drain the water out so it does not rust from the inside out!! I'm sure you'll get the hang of it in no time!!! Cheers!!! Cool [8D]
Kelley Eight Ball [8]
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