Background
The Craftsman Air Compressor 919.168700 is a portable, single-stage air compressor. It was manufactured by Ingersoll Rand for Sears under the Craftsman brand. The compressor operates with a running horsepower of 2.0, and its bore and stroke measurements are 2.38" and 1.35" respectively. The unit operates on a single phase voltage of 120V/60HZ/1 PH, and requires a minimum branch circuit of 15 amps. The air tank has a capacity of 33, and the approximate cut-in and cut-out are 120 and 150 respectively. The compressor delivers 8.6 SCFM at 40 psig and 6.4 SCFM at 90 psig.
The Craftsman Air Compressor 919.168700 is equipped with various controls and adjustments for operation. It has an On/Auto/Off switch for automatic power provision to the pressure switch and power removal at the end of each use. The pressure switch automatically starts the motor when the air tank pressure drops below the factory set "cut-in" pressure and stops the motor when the air tank pressure reaches the factory set "cut-out" pressure. The unit also features a safety valve, outlet pressure gauge, tank pressure gauge, regulator, drain valve, and a cooling system. The cooling system is an advanced design with an engineered fan, which is normal to blow air through the vent holes in large amounts. The compressor is also equipped with a drain valve at the base of the air tank for draining condensation at the end of each use.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 919.168700
- Running Horsepower: 2.0
- Bore: 2.38 inches
- Stroke: 1.35 inches
- Voltage: Single Phase 120V/60HZ/1 PH
- Minimum Branch Circuit Requirement: 15 amps
- Fuse Type: Time Delay
- Air Tank Capacity: 33
- Approximate Cut-In: 120
- Approximate Cut-Out: 150
- SCFM @ 40 psig: 8.6
- SCFM @ 90 psig: 6.4
Warranty
The Craftsman Air Compressor 919.168700 comes with a full one-year warranty. This warranty covers any failures due to defects in material or workmanship. If any such issues arise within one year from the date of purchase, Sears, the manufacturer, offers to either repair or replace the product free of charge.
To claim the warranty, you should contact the nearest Sears Service Center. The contact number provided is 1-800-4-MY-HOME. You can arrange for the repair through this service center. Alternatively, you can return the Air Compressor to the place of purchase for replacement.
However, it's important to note that if the Air Compressor is used for commercial or rental purposes, the warranty applies for only ninety days from the date of purchase.
Remember, this warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.