TM 5-4310-384-13
CHAPTER 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR'S CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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OPERATOR'S CONTROLS AND INDICATORS.
Key
Name
Location
Function
On
Location
Main power switch
Main switch box
Turns electric power to the compressor on
and off.
1
ON/OFF switch
Starter enclosure
Start and stop compressor.
2
RESET button
Starter enclosure
Push to reset after overload condition has
tripped the protective relay on magnetic
starter.
3
Oil level sight
glass
Compressor
crankcase
Shows oil level in crankcase.
4
Pressure gage
Air tank
Shows air pressure in tank.
5
Drain cock
Bottom of air tank
To drain air and water from tank.
6
Shutoff valve
End of tank
To close off air tank when air hose has to
be removed.
7
Inflator gage
Handle assembly
To check pressure of the system being tested.
8
Safety relief valve
Air tank
Releases air pressure in tank above 200 psi.
Can be manually checked by pulling ring.
9
Regulator/filter
Air tank
Regulates air discharge pressure.
10
Heater block
Regulator/filter
Prevents moisture from freezing.
11
Petcock
Regulator/filter
Drains regulator/filter bowl.
12
Dehydrator
Air tank
Dries air before discharge.
13
Thermostat
Starter enclosure
Regulates temperature.
Operator's Controls and Indicators
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