View source for Air compressor, silent ID:112

{{Equipment page
| toolname = Air compressor, silent
| model = Fiac Airblok Series Compact 106
| serial = ??
| owner = William / STARS
| loanstatus = Donated to Protospace
| arrived = July 2012, December 2015
| location = Not fixed; probably in the metal shop
| status = Working, but gauges are semi-broken (repaired 2013-03-28, checked 2015-12-15)
| permission = Open to Members & Friends
| certification = Demo/Notes Required
| id = 112
| itemphoto = [[File:112.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
}}

[[Category:Compressed air tools]]

==Usage Notes==

* Avoid using extension cords, may trip breakers.
* Before use, check drain valve underneath, should need to be closed. DO NOT overtighten.
* '''After use, always drain tank.''' Use blowout valve first, then open drain valve underneath and leave open. DO NOT overloosen. Opening valve drains air completely but also water that has accumulated inside tank. If forgotten, tank will rust and eventually rupture. This is a big deal, remember to do it every time.

==Specs==

* Power:
** 115 V (back panel)
** 8 A (back panel)
** ~750 W (measured 2015-12-15)
** 0.75 HP / 560 W (product line PDF)
* Sound level:
** 71 [http://www.noise-measurement.nl/sound-power-pressure-dB(A)-SPL-SWL.htm dB L<sub>WA</sub>] (back panel)
** 57 [http://www.noise-measurement.nl/sound-power-pressure-dB(A)-SPL-SWL.htm dB(A)] (product line PDF)
** subjectively very quiet as compressors go; easy to talk over
* Capacity:
** 1.5 US gallons (back panel)
** 6 l (product line PDF)
* Airflow (intake):
** 3.71 CFM (back panel)
** 103 l/min / 3.6 CFM / 6.2 m<sup>3</sup>/h (product line PDF)
* Pressure:
** 5÷7 bar / 71÷100 PSI (front panel) (unknown what this means)
** 8 bar / 116 PSI (product line PDF)
* RPM:
** 1700 (back panel)
** 1450 (product line PDF)
* Pump: GMS 100 (product line PDF)
* Dimensions (L×D×H): 615×340×570 mm / 24×13.5×22.4 in (product line PDF)
* Mass: 34 kg / 75 lb (product line PDF)

==Documents==

* [http://www.ladyada.net/wiki/_media/accessories/manual_for_panther_compact_106.pdf General User and Maintenance Instructions] (for the Silentaire Panther Compact 106)
* [http://www.ladyada.net/wiki/_media/accessories/sa-compact_106_parts_list_and_exploded_view.pdf Parts List and Exploded View] (for the Silentaire Panther Compact 106)
* [http://www.fiac.it/wwwfiac/moduli/pdf/pdf_mod19_04e.pdf Product line]

==History==

* Seals broken and did not build pressure past 30PSI when donated
* 2013-02-02 - Danny fixed some stuff.
* 2013-03-28 - Danny replaced the punctured hose and fittings, works great now.
* 2015-12-15 - Matt F, Stan, and Ian O checked the compressor upon its return and found it to work.