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4.
OPERATION
IMPORTANT
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Take care when selecting tools for use with the compressor. Air tool manufacturers normally express the volume of air
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required to operate a tool in cubic feet per minute (cfm). This refers to free air delivered by the compressor (‘air out’) which
varies according to the pressure setting. Do not confuse this with the compressor displacement which is the air taken in by
the compressor (‘air in’). ‘Air out’ is always less than ‘air in’ - due to losses within the compressor - and so it is important
that, before choosing equipment, you study the ‘Free Air Delivery’ figures shown in the Specification Chart, Section 2.
WARNING! Ensure that you have read, understand and apply Section 1 Safety Instructions.
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4.1.
Make sure that the main switch (fig.4.1) is ‘Off’ (down).
4.2.
Plug the mains cable into mains supply and start the compressor by pulling up the main switch.
4.3.
When starting the compressor for the first time, leave it running with air outlet (fig.4.4) closed and
reducer (fig.4.2) set to maximum pressure. Make sure that the pressure in the tank rises and that the
compressor stops automatically when the max. pressure allowed - written on the tank plate - is achieved.
Tank pressure is shown on the larger gauge (fig.4.6).
The compressor will now operate automatically. The pressure switch stops the motor when the maximum
tank pressure is reached and restarts it when pressure falls below the minimum threshold - approx.
2 bar (29psi) less than the maximum pressure.
4.4.
Stop the compressor by pressing down the main switch (fig.4.1). The compressed air inside the
compressor head will flow out, making the restart easier and preventing the motor from being damaged.
DO NOT, other than in an emergency, stop the compressor by switching off the mains socket, or by pulling the plug out, as the pressure
relief will not then occur and motor damage may result upon restart.
When the compressor is stopped correctly there will be a whistling sound as compressed air is vented from the compressor head.
4.5.
The output pressure is controlled by the pressure regulator (fig.4.2) and shown on the smaller gauge (fig.4.5). Unscrew locking ring (fig.4.2A)
and then turn regulator knob (fig.4.2) clockwise to increase pressure or anticlockwise to reduce it - tighten locking ring to lock in the required position.
Always adjust up to the required pressure. To determine the correct working pressure for air tools etc. check the corresponding manual.
When the compressor is not being used set the regulated pressure to zero so as to avoid damaging the pressure regulator.
Note:
a) If the motor does not cut in and out, but runs continuously when using an air appliance, the capacity of the compressor may be too
small for the appliance.
b) The main gauge (fig.4.6) indicates the pressure inside the main tank, NOT the pressure supplied to the air equipment, which is
shown on the smaller gauge (fig.4.5). Should the pressure in the main tank exceed the pre-set switch (fig.4.8) maximum, a safety
valve (fig.4.7) will activate. WARNING! For this reason DO NOT tamper with, or adjust, the switch or the safety valve.
5.
MAINTENANCE
In order to keep the compressor in good working condition, periodical maintenance is essential.
IMPORTANT! Failure to carry out maintenance tasks may invalidate the warranty on your compressor.
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from electricity supply and release all air from the tank.
5.1.
Operations to be carried out after the first 50 working hours:
a) Check that all bolts/nuts are tight, particularly those retaining the crank case and cylinder head.
b) Replace the lubricating oil - see para 5.5.
5.2.
Operations to be carried out daily:
a) Drain condensation by opening the valve located under the tank. Place a container under the valve and
open the valve by turning anticlockwise.
5.3.
Operations to be carried out every 100 hours (or more frequently, if the compressor operates in a very dusty atmosphere):
a) Check oil level and, if necessary, top up.
b) Remove the filter element (fig.2) and clean by blowing through, with an air line at low pressure, from
the clean side or wash in soapy water, rinse and dry. Do not operate the compressor without the filter as
foreign bodies or dust could seriously damage the pump.
c) Check for oil leaks
5.4.
Operations to be carried out every 200 hours:
a) Replace the lubricating oil. For oil specifications see 5.7.
Remove the oil filler plug ‘A’ and unscrew sight glass ‘B’, draining the oil into a container. Drain when the
compressor is hot so that oil drains rapidly and completely. Incline compressor to ensure complete drainage.
Replace sight glass and refill through the filler aperture. Do not overfill. Replace plug ‘A’.
WARNING! Never mix different oils and do not use non-detergent/low quality oils as the compressor
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may be damaged.
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WARNING! Dispose of waste oil only in accordance with local authority requirements.
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b) Check the automatic cut-out at max. pressure and the automatic cut-in at 2 bar below.
5.5.
Operations to be carried out every 500 hours:
a) Replace air filter.
b) Check all tube fittings and electrical connections.
c) Inspect pressure tank inside and out for damage or corrosion.
fig. 4
SA2225/1.5.V2 - 1 - 010205
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