Campbell Hausfeld HL5500 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Do not run 

unattended. Leaving

compressor in AUTO position may allow it

to turn on inadvertently. To prevent this

and possible damage from power surge,

turn to OFF position after each use.

Since the air compressor and other

components (filters, lubricators, hoses,

etc.) used, make up a high pressure

pumping system, the following safety

precautions must be observed at all times:

1. Read all manuals

included with this

product carefully. Be

thoroughly familiar

with the controls and

the proper use of the equipment.

General Safety

Information

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

You can create dust 

when you cut, sand,

drill or grind materials such as wood,

paint, metal, concrete, cement, or other

masonry. This dust often contains

chemicals known to cause cancer, birth

defects, or other reproductive harm.

Wear protective gear.

This product or its 

power cord may

contain chemicals, including lead, known

to the State of California to cause cancer

and birth defects or other reproductive

harm. Wash hands after handling.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not operate 

unit if damaged

during shipping, handling or use.

Damage may result in bursting and

cause injury or property damage.

Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described.

Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or

property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.

© 2009 Campbell Hausfeld/Scott Fetzer

Description

This residential oil-lubricated compressor

is designed for do-it-yourselfers with a

variety of home and automotive jobs.

These compressors power spray guns,

impact wrenches and other tools.

Compressed air from this unit will

contain moisture. Install a water filter or

air dryer if application requires dry air.

Safety Guidelines

This manual contains information that is

very important to know and understand.

This information is provided for SAFETY

and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.

To help recognize this information,

observe the following symbols. 

Danger indicates 

an imminently

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

WILL result in death or serious injury.

Warning indicates 

a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, COULD result in death or

serious injury.

Caution indicates a 

potentially

hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, MAY result in minor or

moderate injury.

Notice indicates 

important

information, that if not followed, MAY

cause damage to equipment.

Unpacking

After unpacking the unit, inspect

carefully for any damage that may have

occurred during transit. Make sure to

tighten fittings, bolts, etc., before

putting unit into service. In case of

questions, damaged or missing parts,

please call 1-800-543-6400 for customer

assistance or call the nearest Campbell

Hausfeld Authorized Service Center.

Have the serial number, model number,

and parts list (with missing parts circled)

before calling.

Operating Instructions  

HL5500 Series

IN631700AV 8/09

Breathable Air Warning

This compressor/pump is not equipped

and should not be used “as is” to

supply breathing quality air. For any

application of air for human

consumption, the air

compressor/pump will need to be

fitted with suitable in-line safety and

alarm equipment. This additional

equipment is necessary to properly

filter and purify the air to meet

minimal specifications for Grade D

breathing  as described in Compressed

Gas Association Commodity

Specification G 7.1 - 1966, OSHA 29 CFR

1910. 134, and/or Canadian Standards

Associations (CSA).

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

In the event the compressor is used

for the purpose of breathing air

application and proper in-line

safety and alarm equipment is not

simultaneously used, existing

warranties shall be voided, and

Campbell Hausfeld disclaims any

liability whatsoever for any loss,

personal injury or damage.

MANUAL

STOP!

Record the Model No., Serial No. and

date of purchase located on the base

below the pump in the space below.

Model No. ____________________

Serial No. ____________________

Date of purchase _________________

Retain these numbers for future

reference.

Oil-Lubricated

Compressors

DO NOT RETURN THE

PRODUCT TO THE

RETAILER!

For parts, product & service information

visit www.chpower.com

See Warranty on page 8 for important information about commercial use of this product.

REMINDER: Keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty purposes! Attach it to this manual or file it for safekeeping.