FYI Gast brand Rotary vanes normally operate at 205F and thermal auto-shutdown is at 256F. There are probably similar guidelines for your compressor.
Bill - CC's motor is probably the same. The thermal ratings are based on the class of insulation on the wire they use in the windings, which most common would be Class "B" on these types of motors. Class B has a 266�F max. temp. limit. If you are tripping the thermal overload, you have a problem and need to find out what it is.
