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MOVING THE AIR COMPRESSOR
Before moving the compressor, switch off and
disconnect it from the mains power supply.
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Always use the handle
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Do not lift by (or put strain on) air taps, valves
or hoses.
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Take care when moving the compressor to
avoid damaging the valves or fittings.
The compressor is heavy, take care when lifting
and moving this compressor to avoid personal
injury. Get assistance if necessary.
This is an "oil less" compressor, this means that
lubrication of moving parts is achieved by using
lubricant impregnated materials, there is therefore
no oil reservoir and the compressor can be
mounted in any orientation without the fear of
spilling oil. The only consideration when mounting
is the position of the water drain cock.
WARNING. When the compressor is
used for spraying paint or spraying
cleaning agents the fine mist produced
could ignite. When performing this type
of operation the compressor must be a
minimum of 4 Metres away from the
work area. Do not smoke and keep
naked flames and other sources of
ignition well away from the work area.
BASIC COMPRESSOR OPERATION
Important Note: This manual is provided to allow
the correct assembly and basic safe operation of
the compressor. It must be read in conjunction with
the manual that is supplied with any other
accessory intended for use with this compressor.
For more detailed information on the use of
compressors and accessories, we strongly
recommend that you purchase a good quality
publication, in order to allow you to use this product
to its full potential.
The electric motor drives an air pump which draws
in air from the atmosphere and delivers it into the
air receiver tank through the air receiver tank
supply tube. When the air pressure in the air
receiver tank reaches the operating pressure of 8
Bar the pressure switch operates and switches
OFF the mains supply to the motor. At the same
time the air that is in the pump cylinder, air receiver
tank, supply tube and the pressure switch is
discharged. This depressurises the pump and the
OPERATION
pressure regulating system allowing the pump to
re-start when the air pressure in the air receiver
tank falls below the minimum operating pressure of
6 Bar. The pressure switch is fitted with a delayed
discharge valve which will start the air pump motor.
The pressure relief safety valve is set to operate at
8.5 Bar and is connected directly onto the air
receiver tank and will operate if the set pressure of
8.5 Bar is exceeded should the pressure switch fail.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
This compressor is fitted with an overload
protection device, In the event that the motor
becomes too hot a thermal protection device will
cut the mains supply to the motor. When the motor
temperature returns to normal, the mains supply
will be restored automatically.
CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING AIR HOSE
Make sure the air compressor is off and
unplugged.
Rotate pressure regulator knob fully in the
counter-clockwise direction so that the outlet
pressure is at zero (0) psi.
Connect a hose to the compressor using the hose
to compressor quick release connector (Fig.1).
Make sure to push the air fitting fully into the
coupler until the sleeve springs forward to lock in
place.
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WARNING. Never exceed the air tool's
pressure rating as recommended by the
manufacturer. When using this air
compressor as an inflation device,
always follow the maximum inflation
guidelines stated by the manufacturer of
the item being inflated.
Fig. 1
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