TM 5-3805-280-10
AIR COMPRESSOR - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROL PANEL
5.
Air Filter Service Indicators -
Indicates when air filter elements need to be
+
+
7
5
replaced.
5
6.
Heater Switch - Flip "ON" in cold weather to
COMPRESSOR
ENGINE
AIR FILTER
6
activate control system heaters.
AIR FILTER
7.
Heater Indicator - Indicates heaters are "ON"
when lighted.
HIGH COMPRESSOR
1
TEMPERATURE
8.
Compressor Discharge Pressure Gauge -
8
LOW ENGINE
Indicates pressure in receiver tank, psi (kPa).
2
OIL PRESSURE
DISCHARGE
9.
Hourmeter -
AIR PRESSURE
HIGH ENGINE
3
Records running time for maintenance.
TEMPERATURE
9
CONTROLS
LOW COOLANT
4
HOURMETER
LEVEL
10. Panel Light (PL1) -
LAMP TEST - WITH ENGINE
When illuminated, indicates power is on.
OFF, TURN POWER SWITCH
TO OFF", THEN TO ON".
When not illuminated, indicates power is off.
ALL LAMPS SHOULD LIGHT.
11. Panel Light (PL2) -
10
14
12
When illuminated along with PL1, indicates unit
+
+
+
is ready to start. When not illuminated, but PL1
PL1
SW1
START
is, indicates compressor is operating at full
pressure.
13
11
15
+
+
+
12. Toggle Switch (SW1) -
PL2
SW2
ETHER
Flip "ON" to activate systems prior to starting.
INJECT
Flip "OFF" to stop engine.
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13. Toggle Switch (SW2) -
DIAGNOSTICS/AUTO SHUTDOWN
Flip "ON" to activate systems prior to starting.
1.
High Compressor Temperature -
Flip "OFF" after warmup to provide full air
248F (120C) or more.
pressure.
14. Start Button -
2.
Low Engine Oil Pressure - 12 psi or less
Push to start engine.
3.
High Engine Temperature -
Coolant above 220F (104C).
15. Ether Inject Button -
Push to inject metered amount of ETHER to
4.
Low Coolant Level -
help start engine in cold weather. USE
Must add coolant.
SPARINGLY.
Note: Items 6, 7 and 10-15 are also remote mounted
in the excavator cab.
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