Mounting My Stationary Air Compressor

Mount your air compressor to keep it from tipping over

Securely mounting a stationary air compressor is important to keep it from moving around or tipping over. In selecting a location for your air compressor, keep in mind that it needs not only a source of intake air but also free air to cool the pump. Air compressors are heavy, so have some help when moving your compressor.

Things You'll Need

• Safety glasses or goggles
• Pencil or felt-tipped marker
• Electric drill and 1/4-inch bit (for installation on wood floors)
• Hammer drill and 3/8-inch bit (for installation on concrete)
• 3/8 x 3-inch lag bolts (for wood)
• Wedge anchors (for concrete)
• 3/8-inch washers
• Adjustable wrench

Instructions

1. Set the compressor in place temporarily. Using the mounting holes as a guide, mark the locations for the mounting bolts on the floor.

2. For wooden floors, drill 1/4-inch pilot holes using an electric drill. For concrete floors, use the hammer drill to bore 3/8-inch bolt holes.

3. Move the compressor back into place.

4. Slide the washers onto the bolts, and insert the bolts into the bolt holes. Tighten the bolts with the adjustable wrench.

Tips & Warnings

• Locate your air compressor by an outlet, or add an outlet near your compressor to avoid using an extension cord.

References

• Ingersoll-Rand: Air Compressor Owner's Manual