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Optional Accessories
10
Features
Grade
Consumer
Style
Portable - Horizontal
CFM
5.9
Tank Size
20
- Cast Iron Portable Compressor Pump
- Oil lubricated for long pump life
- Horizontal tank is balanced to move easily around the job site
- 150 PSI Maximum Tank Pressure
- Stores more air for longer tool runtimes
- 120 PSI Cut-In Pressure
- Provides 30 PSI "Bonus Air" before 90 PSI tool becomes inoperable
- 5.9 SCFM for faster tank recharge of the 20 gallon tank
- Hi-FloSM Air Regulator With Quick Connector
- Reduces pressure drop & delivers longer air tool runtimes
- Pneumatic Tires
- Flat free design for easy mobility around the jobsite or house
- Dual Gauges
- Monitor regulator output & tank pressure at a glance
- Patented Belt Tensioning Device
- Tool-free belt tensioning
- Comfortable Handle
- Cushioned for easy mobility & transport
Specifications
C5512
Engine
HP
1.7
Engine Low Oil Shut-off
No
Motor
Voltage
120 Volt AC
Phase
1-Phase
Magnetic Starter
Magnetic Starter
The Magnetic Starter is the "thinking cap" for the motor of the air compressor. Magnetic starters are electromagnetically operated switches that provide a safe method for certain motors to be started under a large motor load.
No
Amp Draw
15
Recommended Breaker
25 Amp Breaker
Pump
CFM
CFM
Cubic Feet Per Minute, which indicates the compressor's flow rate - or the amount of air that a compressor can produce at a given pressure level. Typically compressors that have higher CFM ratings are able to provide more air, which makes them ideal for larger applications
5.9
CFM Rated @
90 PSI
CFM @ 40 PSI
7.2
Pump Material
Solid Cast Iron
Max PSI
Max PSI
PSI, or Pounds Per Square Inch, measures the amount of pressure placed on a square inch of space. In compressor terms, PSI is the amount of force that an air compressor can deliver
150 PSI
Oil Sight Glass
No
Pump Type
Single-Stage
After Cooler
After Cooler
An aftercooler is a mechanical heat exchanger designed to remove the heat and moisture of compression from a compressed air stream so the air is cool and dry enough for use in air-operated equipment. A compressed air aftercooler has three primary functions: Cool the air discharged from the air compressor
No
Pump Drive
Belt Drive
Oil Type
Oil Lubricated
Pump Low Oil Shut-off
Pump Low Oil Shut-off
Prevents the air compressor from operating or restarting without an adequate amount of oil in the compressor
No
Tank
Tank Size
20 Gallons
Tank Outlet
1/4 Inch
Electronic Drain Valve
Electronic Drain Valve
The inexpensive and reliable electric drain valve (EDV) automatically removes condensate from your air system. It has an integral strainer to prevent clogging and saves time and money by eliminating the need for manual draining
No
Tank Orientation
Horizontal
Overview
Weight
122 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
1 Year
Commercial Warranty
1 Year
Product Length
31.2 Inches
Product Width
19.2 Inches
Product Height
33.3 Inches
Power Type
Electric
UPC
885911178914
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