Craftsman 390291352 captive air tank

User Manual - Page 7

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A
Tank Is nearly empty:
Water storage bag is at bot-
tom.Air expandsto fillspace
above bag.The pumpstarts.
OPERATION
B
C
Water starts to fill the bag:
As bag fills, air above the
bag is compressed.
Bag Is full to capacity:
Air is compressedtothe
utmostfor maximumdraw-
down.The pumpstops.
D
Water Isbeing drawn
from the bag:
Compressedairinthe
tankforces waterout.
FIGURE I 0
SERVICE HINTS
NOTICE: To prevent waterlogging, check tank air charge
annually.
TO CHECK TANK AIR CHARGE
If drawdown (amount of water that comes out of tank per
pump cycle) decreases significantly, check as follows:
1. Check air charge in tank. Shut off electric power to
pump, open faucet near tank, and drain completely.
2. At the air valve in top of tank, check air pressure with
standard tire pressure gauge. Air pressure should be the
same as pump pressure switch cut-in setting.
3. If the air pressure is below the cut-in setting, add air to
the tank. Use an air compressor or a portable air storage
tank.
4. Use soap or Hquid detergent to check for air leaks
around air valve. Continuous bubbling indicates a leak.
If necessary, install new core in air valve. This is the same
as those used for automobile tubeless tires.
Remove nuts
j( 6 Places)
of valve stem
FIGURE I I
TO CHECK PUHP PRESSURE SWITCH
1. Start the pump and allow the pressure switch to shut it
off.
2. Check the tank air pressure with the tire gauge. It should
be the same as the cut-offpressure for your system. (See
"OPERATION" section on Page 6 for correct pressures).
3. If the pressure reading is different from your system rec-
ommended pressure, the switch should be replaced.
REPLACEHENT OF AIR VALVE
If air valve becomes broken, or leaks beyond repair, it may
be necessary to replace it.
Groove
1449 0195
FIGURE 12
It is a standard tubeless tire valve which snaps in position
in groove as it is pulled up thru hole from inside tank.
1. Disconnect power to pump.
2. Relieve (drain) ALL water in system by opening faucet
closest to tank.
3. Relieve (expel) ALL air pressure in tank by removing
core from inside of valve.
4. Disconnect outside piping only to tank.
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