GAST 3HBB-251-M322 Piston Air Compressor, Open Motor, 1/3 HP, 12 VDC

Features:

• Gast 3HBB-251-M322 piston air compressor comes with a sandwich valve, made of stainless steel, to prevent the accumulation of contaminants on the valve seats.
• It features an aluminium cylinder head for abrasion resistance and installation in constrained spaces of automobiles.
• This head has thermally protected, shaded-pole motors with superior torque start windings.
• This vacuum pump features Teflon-filled piston rings for minimum downtime, high wear resistance, low friction operation and broad temperature tolerance.
• It offers automatic thermal protection to eliminate overheating hazards and tolerates temperatures ranging from 32 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Do these piston air compressors require lubrication?

A. No, these pumps are oil-less and have Teflon-filled rings that are self-lubricating, therefore they do not require lubrication.

Q. Can this Gast 3HBB-251-M322 compressor be mounted in any position?

A. Any orientation can be used to install this product. Noise and vibration can be reduced by mounting the product to a solid, rigid operation surface and employing shock mounts.

Q. What are the points to remember while lifting these compressors?

A. Raise the unit by the motor shell, motor foot or flywheel (depending upon the model design). Do not elevate the unit by the filters, shroud or mufflers as the weight of the motors cannot be supported by these components.

Q. How can these motors be shut down?

A.

• Disconnect plumbing.
• Operate product for at least 5 minutes without plumbing.
• Run at maximum vacuum for 10 - 15 minutes.
• Repeat the step of operating the product for at least 5 minutes.
• Disconnect the power supply.
• Plug open ports to prevent dirt or other contaminants from entering the product.