Air Compressor, 6 Gal In Stock Now

Description

Ridgid 6 Gal. Portable Electric Pancake Compressor (OF60150HB). This little compressor is most appropriate for finish and trim pneumatic tools. Connectors require fittings that are ¼ inch.

Features of this item include:

• 6 gallon tank
• 150 psi max; 2.6 SCFM (standard cubic feet per minute) @ 90 psi
• Locking regulator knob (controls how much pressure you want the tool to have)
• Dual ¼ inch universal quick connectors so you can use two pneumatic tools at one time
• 6 ft cord

Also known as: Pancake compressor

Often used with: Nailers; extension cord (12 gauge)

Intended Uses

This compressor is ideal for trim and finish work–using the small finish nailers such as : brad nailer, finish nailer, and narrow crown stapler. 

Special Instructions

There are a few special instructions that will keep this compressor running well for years to come. Please follow these guidelines:

Drain the excess pressure from the compressor at the end of every day of use:

• Turn off/unplug compressor
• Release pressure by pulling the ring on the safety valve until tank reads 20psi or less
• Turn the drain valve 90 deg. to drain liquid and remaining pressure

Regulator knob is locked when pushed in–to unlock pull plastic knob out one click, then turn to reduce or increase pressure to tool–always place back in locked position after adjusting it!

Before and after use, turn regulator knob counterclockwise all the way and lock into place!

If you have to use an extension cord, use the ones available from the tool library–they are 12 gauge. Do not use any smaller diameter extension cords!

Always use the minimum amount of pressure necessary for the tool you are using–for the majority of our pneumatic tools that's about 80 psi!

Tool Resources

Diagram

Note: there is no reset button (C) on our compressor!

Image source: Ridgid Operator's Manual

Image source: Ridgid Operator's Manual

Instructions

High-level order of operation: 

1. Fill compressor tank with air
2. Connect air hose to compressor
3. Connect air hose to pneumatic tool
4. Turn regulator knob to desired pressure
5. Set pneumatic tool modes if applicable (drive depth, trigger mode, etc.)  
6. Load nailer magazine with nails if applicable

Resources

• PDF: Operator's Manual
  
• Video: "How To Use An Air Compressor" by Around the Home (4:25m). In this video, dude-man demonstrates how to use a pancake compressor that is similar to the DTL compressor. Note that the second coupler he shows is the type on the DTL compressor.
• Video: "How To Drain The Water From Your Air Compressor" by Around the Home (2:40m). Same dude-man demonstrates how to drain a similar compressor. Note that the DTL compressor has a lever on the drain valve instead of a screw-type.