GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION. This manual covers the installation, operation and maintenance of
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the Model 242 D7-1/2 Air Compressor.
The instructions contained herein are for the guidance of personnel
responsible for the operation and maintenance of the equipment.
GENERAL DATA.
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Manufacturer's Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ingersoll-Rand Company
Manufacturer's Model No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242D7-1/2
Manufacturer's Serial No. . . . . . . . . . . . . X30T275953 through X30T276025 inclusive
Capacity, CFM(cubic feet per minute). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Pressure, PSIG (pounds per square inch gauge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Speed of Shaft, RPM (revolutions per minute) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1040
Motor Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.5
Working Pressure, PSIG
First Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-40
Second Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Safety Valve Pressure Setting, PSIG
First Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Second Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Contract No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DAAK-69-C-1735
Federal Stock No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4310-143-9280
Maintenance Forms and Records. . . . . . . . Maintenance forms, records, and reports
which are to be used by maintenance personnel at all levels are listed in and
prescribed by TM 38-750.
