12-Voltair 12V6CF Owner's Manual - page 12

Manual is about: 150 PSI 6 CFM

Summary of 12V6CF

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    150 psi 6 cfm m odel 12v6cf serial no. ___________________ ____ questions? As a manufacturer, we are com- mitted to providing you complete customer satisfaction. If you have questions, or find there are missing or damaged parts, we will guaran- tee you complete satisfaction. To avoid unnecessary del...

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    Warranty voltair, inc. Warrants the voltair against defective workmanship and parts in accordance with the warranty given to us by our suppliers for one full year. If during the warranty period it is thought that the unit becomes inoperative due to a defect, the voltair needs to be returned to the d...

  • Page 3: Warning

    Table of contents warning : please read through these instructions before installing the 12-voltair air compressor important safety precautions ................................................................................................. 4 before you begin picture diagram ..........................

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    Important safety precautions warning: to reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the following important safety precautions and information before operating this air compressor. 1. “ a i r w h e re a n d w h e n yo u n e e d i t ! ” ® page.

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    Before you begin thank you for selecting the 12-voltair air compressor. The 12-voltair is a heavy duty air compressor designed to let you accomplish most air related jobs away from the shop. For safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the 12-voltair. Air filter pressure switch oi...

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    Assembly be sure to check over the 12-voltair and inspect for any damages. 1. Side latches use the provided 1/4” x 1” bolt, lock washer and nut to secure the anchor bracket to the outside of the compressor. Once the anchor bracket has been secured use the 1/4” x 1 1/4” bolt and 1/4” lock nut to secu...

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    In finding a location for your compressor... 1. Find a location in which the 12-voltair can get adequate ventilation. 2. Find a location in which the 12-voltair will not be overly exposed to dirt and dust. 3. Find a location in which the 12-voltair can be properly fastened to ensure that it does not...

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    Electrical w hat size of wire should i use? A minimum of 4 gauge copper battery cable should be used for both positive and ground wire lengths up to 15 foot. For lengths of 15’ - 30’ use 2 gauge or 1 o copper wire ground wire in most cases a short ground cable from the 12-voltair to the frame of you...

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    Electrical (o p t i o n a l ) toggle switch the voltair is designed/manufactured with the solenoid activating the pressure switch. By default, when the pressure switch is in the on position, the voltair will run whether the vehicle ignition is on or off. If your system would drop below 125 psi, the ...

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    Plumbing choosing the right size air storage tank. How much air storage you need can vary from task to task. In most cases a 10 gallon tank is adequate for filling/changing 1-2 tires at a time. Anything larger than 40 gallons is not recommended by voltair. See chart below to help you determine how m...

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    Maintenance under optimum conditions you can count on your 12-voltair to provide “air where and when you need it!” for a long, long time. Check the items below atleast once a year or every 300 hours of use. Check air filter and replace as needed check oil level drain oil and replace if using a petro...

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    Wiring “ a i r w h e re a n d w h e n yo u n e e d i t ! ” ® page 12 optional remote switch optional 12 vdc power source this can be any 12 power source. There are two types of power sources. 1- direct- this is a power source that has continuous 12 vdc whether the ignition is on or off. The disadvan...

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    Troubleshooting my 12-voltair not run 1. Check if the switch on the pressure switch is in the auto (down) position 2. Check the air pressure. If you have more than 120 psi in the compressor, the compressor will not kick in and run until the pressure has dropped below 120 psi before proceeding with t...

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    Troubleshooting my 12-voltair shakes a lot. 1. Check to make sure there is adequate belt tension. You should have anywhere from 1/4” - 3/8” movement when applying 50% pressure to the belt directly between the motor and pump pulleys 2. Check to make sure that the motor and compressor are securely fas...

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    Warr anty 12-voltair warranty card voltair, inc. Would like to congratulate you on your purchase of the best 12 volt air compressor on the market. Please take the time to fill out this information and return to voltair, inc. By filling out this form we can help keep track of your purpose as well as ...

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    Thank-you for your purchase. We s i nc er ely ho p e that your 12-vo l tai r wi l l pr ovide you wi th “a i r w her e a nd w hen you n eed i t! ” t he vo l tai r team “ a i r w h e re a n d w h e n yo u n e e d i t ! ” ® page 16.