Maintenance. Pittsburgh Automotive 69285, Item 69285, 12Volt

maintenance and Servicing

procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician.

tO pREVEnt SERiOuS injuRY FROm aCCiDEntal OpERatiOn: turn the power Switch “OFF” and disconnect the Battery Clamps before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

tO pREVEnt SERiOuS injuRY FROm COmpRESSOR FailuRE:

Do not use damaged equipment. if abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

Cleaning, maintenance, and lubrication

1. BEFORE EaCh uSE, inspect the general condition of the air compressor. Check for:

• loose hardware,

• misalignment or binding of parts,

• cracked or broken parts,

• damaged electrical wiring, and

• any other condition that may affect its safe operation.

2. aFtER uSE, wipe external surfaces of the compressor with a clean cloth.

3. Store the Air Compressor in a clean, dry, safe location out of reach of children and other unauthorized people.

4. aFtER EVERY 500 hOuRS OF REGulaR

uSE, replace Compression Ring and Inlet and

Outlet Valves. please note: This work should only be done by a qualified service technician.

5. Rotate Filter counterclockwise and remove from the compressor. Gently pry the cover from the threaded end. Remove the filter, wash in warm water and liquid soap (no harsh powder soap), rinse thoroughly, and let dry.

Air Filter

6. Insert back into the filter holder. Align the three indexing ribs on filter

Figure B housing with the three recessed grooves in the filter cover and push the cover, snapping it onto the housing. Thread the assembly back into the front cover, being careful not to cross thread it.

7. Lubricate the Shaft and Piston

Ring after using 20 times. a. Remove the four Screws holding the

Front Cover in place and slide the Front

Cover off. (See Assembly Diagram.) b. Put a drop or two of machine oil on the

Shaft and Piston Ring. Note: Turn the

Compressor upside down to allow the oil to penetrate onto the piston rings.

c. Slide the Front Cover back on and secure in place with the four screws.

Fuse

8.

Figure C

If the Fuse needs to be replaced, unthread the two screws holding the fuse in place. Slide out the Fuse holder, replace the old Fuse with a new Fuse (included in the inflator nozzle bag), and slide the Fuse holder back into its slot. Fasten back into place with the screws.

WaRninG! To prevent fire, replace fuse only with fuse of same type and rating. Do not replace with any other object.

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troubleshooting problem possible Causes

Decreased output. 1. Not enough air pressure and/or air flow.

Severe air leakage.

(Slight air leakage is normal, especially on older tools.)

No output

2. Blocked air inlet Filter (3).

3. Air leaking from loose housing or connections.

4. Mechanism contaminated.

1. Cross-threaded housing components.

2. Loose housing.

3. Dirty, worn or damaged valve.

1. Poor clamp connection.

2. Power Switch in Off

(O) position.

3. Run-down battery.

4. Blown Fuse.

likely Solutions

1. Check for loose connections .

2. Clean air inlet screen of buildup.

3. Make sure housing and connections are properly assembled and tight.

4. Have qualified technician clean and where possible, lubricate mechanism.

1. Check for incorrect alignment and uneven gaps. If cross-threaded, disassemble and replace damaged parts before use.

2. Tighten housing assembly. If housing cannot be tightened properly, internal parts may be misaligned.

3. Clean or replace valve assembly.

1. Clean clamps and reconnect properly.

2. Turn Power Switch to On (I) position.

3. Recharge battery.

4. Replace Fuse.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.

Disconnect from battery before service.

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Item 69285

plEaSE REaD thE FOllOWinG CaREFullY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLy DIAGRAM

IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLy. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR

MAKES ANy REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTy OF ANy KIND TO THE BUyER THAT HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO MAKE ANy REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO REPLACE

ANy PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR ExPRESSLy

STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN By CERTIFIED AND

LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT By THE BUyER. THE BUyER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITy

ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS

THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

Item 69285 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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