| Investing in quality tools and machines is always a | | | | There are recommended minimum hose sizes. Up |
| good idea. A Campbell Hausfeld air compressor | | | | to 50 foot lengths you should use 1/2 inch. |
| certainly qualifies as one of those quality items, | | | | Greater than 50 feet requires the use of a 3/4 |
| and for good reason. This company is known for | | | | inch. Larger diameter pipe is always better than |
| their high standards of manufacturing excellence, | | | | smaller. |
| and have been at it for a long time. The company | | | | Lubrication is required on many of these |
| was started in 1836, and they have been | | | | compressors. Some models come pre-loaded with |
| manufacturing air compressors since 1940. Air | | | | oil, and other models require you to add the |
| compressors in general are pretty straight | | | | needed lubricant. Most models come with a plug in |
| forward machines. They have tanks that hold | | | | the oil fill that has to be removed. After filling to |
| pressurized air that can be called on when needed | | | | the proper level, install the breather that is |
| to run a wide assortment of air-powered tools. | | | | included. Use SAE 30 industrial grade air |
| Let's take a closer look at the set up and | | | | compressor oil or full synthetic motor oil such as |
| operation of the Campbell Hausfeld air | | | | Mobil 1 10W-30. Do not use regular motor oil like |
| compressor. | | | | 10W-30 because additives in regular oil can cause |
| First things first, like with all power tools, it is | | | | valve deposits and reduce pump life. |
| critical that you pay close attention to the | | | | There is a break-in period for the Campbell |
| provided safety guidelines and instructions. When | | | | Hausfeld air compressor. First, allow it to run 30 |
| followed, your new Campbell Hausfeld air | | | | minutes continuously so that the piston rings can |
| compressor can be expected to serve you | | | | seat properly. Next, open tank drain valve and |
| faithfully, and without incident, for a very long | | | | turn the regulator valve all the way clockwise. Do |
| time. Basic maintenance and care is the word of | | | | not install a coupler or air hose in the outlet port. |
| the day. | | | | Plug the unit in, turn the pressure switch to the |
| A Campbell Hausfeld air compressor operates on | | | | auto position and run for 30 minutes to break in |
| a standard household circuit and are wired to be | | | | the pump parts. For maximum pump life, drain |
| properly grounded. The electric motor has a | | | | and replace oil after the first hour of run time. |
| built-in overload switch that will shut the motor off | | | | Well, that's pretty much it. Like many |
| should the an overload condition occur. The | | | | compressors, the Campbell Hausfeld air |
| overload switch can be reset by pushing the red | | | | compressor is simple to run. It is a great piece of |
| button. It is recommended that, rather than using | | | | equipment that is very useful either at home or |
| an extension cord to reach further away from | | | | on the job. Thankfully, you can find units to suit |
| the compressor, you use a longer (or additional) | | | | nearly any need. Whether you are just filling bike |
| air hose instead. | | | | tires and blowing off the driveway, or are running |
| Any tube, pipe, or hose piping that you use with | | | | sprayers and grinders, a Campbell Hausfeld air |
| your new Campbell Hausfeld air compressor | | | | compressor is a great way to go. |
| should have a PSI rating higher than 150 psi. | | | | |