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Preface Thank you for having selected our “AIRMAN” product. ◆ This manual explains about the proper operation and daily inspection and maintenance of this machine. ◆ In order to use a machine safely, people with sufficient knowledge and sufficient technology need to deal with it.
1.Safety This manual explains and illustrates general requirements for safety. Read all safety requirements carefully and fully understand the contents before start- ing the machine. For your better recognition, according to the degree of potential danger, safety mes- sages are classified into three hierarchical categories, namely, , and with a caution symbol −attached to each message.
1.Safety Caution before Operation Compressed air is prohibited to be used for human respiration Compressed air by this unit contains poisonous materials. Absorption of the compressed air can cause serious injury. Never provide this compressed air for human respiration. This unit is not designed to be used for working chambers pressurized by compressed air such as respiratory air provided to persons working inside TR0201-1...
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1.Safety Handling battery Keep flames away from battery. Battery may generate hydrogen gas and may explode. Battery electrolyte is dilute sulfuric acid. In case of mishandling, it could cause skin burning. When you deal with a battery, please be sure to wear protec- tion implements, such as protection glasses and a glove.
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1.Safety Maintain both physicl and mental health Do not operate the machine when you are tired or drunk or under the influence of drugs. Otherwise, a hasty conclusion or careless handling may cause unexpected injury or accident. Manage your physical and mental health and be cautious in handling the machine. Protection equipments Please wear protection implements, such as a helmet, protec- tion glasses, earplugs, safety shoes, a glove, and a protec-...
1.Safety Caution during Operation Do not replenish compressor oil during operation Do not, under any circumstance, open the oil filler cap of separator receiver tank while running or immediately after stopping operation. It is very dangerous because the oil filler cap could be blown off and high temperature compressed air and oil could jet out from the filler port, and cause serious injury.
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1.Safety Operation with compressed air supply port opened is prohibited Do not operate the machine with service valves and relief valve open unless air hoses and/or pipes are connected. High-pressurized air blows out and its air pressure could cause injury to the people nearby. ...
1.Safety Caution during Inspection and Maintenance Hang a “Now Checking and under Maintenance” tag Remove the starter key from the starter switch before starting inspection, and hang up a “Now Checking and under Maintenance” tag where it can be easily seen. The checker must keep the key during checking and maintenance.
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1.Safety Adjusting tension of belt Be sure to stop the engine and remove the starter key whenever the tension of the belt is to be adjusted. Remove the negative (–) side cable from the battery. If the machine is running, it might catch the operator’s hand into the belts, and this could cause a serious injury.
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1.Safety Opening coolant water drain valve cap Be sure to stop the engine, and let the coolant water sufficiently cool down before draining it. If the drain valve is opened before the coolant water is cooled enough, hot water could jet out, and it could cause scalding.
1.Safety Safety Warning Labels Following labels are attached to the machine. Keep them clean at all times. If they are damaged or missing, immediately place an order with your nearest dealer for replacement. Part numbers are indicated on the lower right corner of the label. Adhere a new one to the original location.
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1.Safety ● T he pasting position of safe warning label is as follows. A070196E 1-11...
2.Part Names Internal Components and Part Names 5 6 7 8 19 18 16 15 14 13 12 PDSE900S,PDSF830S-4B1 A070206 Description Function Oil cooler For cooling compressor oil circulating in the system. Engine For driving the compressor. For filtering dust and foreign matter mixed or to be mixed in the Fuel filter fuel oil.
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2.Part Names A070207 Description Function Air filter(For compressor) For filtering the dust floating in the intake air. Air-end For compressing intake air. Air filter(For engine) For filtering the dust floating in the intake air. Coolant drain plug For draining condensate from engine. Engine oil filler port For supplying and replenishing engine oil to engine.
3. Installation Transportation Transportation When loading and unloading unit, be sure to use the lifting bail provided on the center of the unit top. Never get under the unit which is suspended, because it is very dangerous. When unit is transferred or moved from working site, be sure to place it on truck bed, and fasten it by ropes at the front and rear hooks.
3. Installation Handling the Drawbar Precautions on handling drawbar When the drawbar 1 is raised up for transportation, be sure to secure it by engaging the drawbar hook 3 with the holder 2 without fail. If the drawbar hook comes off the drawbar falls down, Lock position causing serious injury.
3. Installation 3.2.2 How to release the drawbar ① Push the fixed drawbar“1”against the machine in the direction of arrow mark. ② Turn the stopper“4”a little to make larger the clearance between stopper“4”and holder“2”than the diameter of the hook“3”. ③ Release the hook from the holder“2”through the clearance. ④...
3. Installation Location and Installation Exhaust gas from the engine is poisonous, and could cause death when inhaled. Avoid using the machine in an insufficiently ventilated building or tunnel. Do not position the exhaust gas outlet in direction of a person or a house.
3. Installation Compressed Air Service Valve Do not fail to install a check at the outlet of compressed air Compressor and then start piping. If the piping is performed without a check valve “1” installed, it is feared that the liquid in the piping can be returned into the compressor air-end it can cause a damage to the compressor air-end.
4.Operation Instrument Panel A070176 1. Fuel level gauge <Emergency stop lamp> <Indicator lamp> 2. Coolant temperature gauge 15. Discharge air temperature 9. Preheating 3. Discharge air temperature 16. Coolant temperature gauge 17. Engine speed down <Warning lamp> 4. Discharge air pressure 10.
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4.Operation Indicator lamp Item Contents Monitor Place the starter switch to “Preheating”, and the lamp Preheating goes on. Warning lamp When the lamp goes on, take appropriate measures to recover the situation swiftly. Item Contents Measures Monitor Lamp goes on when separator gets clogged and differential pressure increases.
4.Operation Door 4.2.1 Open/Close the Door Keep the door closed and locked while running the unit. When the door has to be opened, be careful not to touch por- tions that are rotating or very hot. Careless touch may cause serious injury. PK0028 Pull the handle foward to open the door“1”.
Be sure to change the oil completely at every scheduled interval. Follow the designated regulations to dispose of compressor oil. *Unit is delivered ex. factory, filled with “AIRMAN OIL LONG LIFE HP”.
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4.Operation 4.3.3 Coolant Quality of coolant and antifreeze Use soft water of good quality such as tap water for coolant. When water with dirt, sand, and/or dust contained, or hard water such as well water (ground water) is used, this will cause deposits inside radiator or on cylinder head, and will cause engine overheat due to poor flow of coolant.
4.Operation Check before Starting Unit Check before starting unit Be sure to check the unit before operation. When any abnormality is found, be sure to repair it before restarting the unit. Be sure to make daily checks before operation. If the unit is operated without prior check and without no- ticing its abnormality, such operation could cause seizure of components or may even cause fire.
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4.Operation 4.4.2 Check Coolant Level Taking off the radiator cap Taking off the Be sure to stop the machine and allow time to cool. Then loosen the radiator cap one notch. After the coolant water is sufficiently cooled and the inner pressure is released, take the cap off. If this procedure is neglected, the inner pressure can blow off the cap.
4.Operation 4.4.3 Check Compressor Oil Level Refilling of compressor oil When you refill the separator receiver tank with compressor oil, stop the engine, and make sure that the pressure gauge indicates 0MPa and there is no residual pressure in it, and then gradually loosen the oil filler cap for refilling oil.
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4.Operation 4.4.5 Check Fuel Check fuel level gauge before operation. Replenish enough fuel to prevent fuel shortage during operation, if the level is low. Be sure to fasten the fuel tank cap firmly after replenishment. If fuel is spilt, wipe it up completely.
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4.Operation 4.4.8 Check Belt Tension Too tight belt tension could damage shaft and shorten bearing life. Too loose belt tension may result in damaging belt earlier and machine components due to overheat. 1. Check the alternator belt of cooling fan (Procedure) ①...
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4.Operation 4.4.9 Check Wiring of Each Part Check each wiring for any loose connection, damage to insulating sheathed portion, disconnection, and short-circuit. 4.4.10 Check Piping of Each Part Check each piping for any loose connection and also check each hose and pipe for any tear and leaks. 4-11...
4.Operation Unit Operation Operation with compressed air supply port opened is prohibited Do not operate the machine with service valves and relief valve open unless air hoses and/or pipes are connected. High-pressurized air blows out and its air pressure could cause injury to the people nearby.
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4.Operation 4.5.2 Operating Procedures when Engine Fails to Start up on First Attempt When the engine fails to start up even after performing the startup procedures ① to ⑤ do not keep the starter running, but set the starter switch back to “STOP” and wait about 30 seconds. Then, repeat the startup procedure once again.
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4.Operation 4.5.4 Gauge Indication while Operating During operation, keep the discharge air pressure gauge indicating higher pressure. PDSE900S ------------------------------- than 0.64MPa PDSF830S,PDSG750S --------------- than 0.59MPa Continuing equipment operation at a lower pressure than the above pressure may cause overheating, since it affects the separation of lubricating oil inside the oil separator and reduces the oil flow to the compressor air-end, resulting in temperature rise.
4.Operation Coolant tem- Discharge air Discharge air Model Tachometer perature temperature pressure gauge gauge gauge PDSE900S 0.86~1.03MPa 1,100min-1 Unload PDSF830S 1.03~1.27MPa 70~120℃ 50~95℃ 1,200min-1 PDSG750S 1.27~1.52MPa PDSE900S 0.64~0.86MPa Full load PDSF830S 0.59~1.03MPa 2,200min-1 70~120℃ 50~95℃ PDSG750S 0.59~1.27MPa 4.5.5 Performance Check of Safety Valve Keep face or hand away from the discharging outlet of safety valve.
4.Operation 4.5.6 Check Clogging in Oil Separator When the differential pressure gauge of oil separator shows red range, replace the oil separator. (See 5.6.15) Pointer Green zone Red zone It is normal when It should be re- placed when the the pointer is pointer enters within this zone.
5. Periodic Inspection/Maintenance Important Items at Periodic Inspection and Maintenance or after Maintenance The manual shows proper interval for periodic inspection and maintenance under normally op- erating conditions. Inspection and maintenance should be performed more often under ex- tremely harsh conditions. Hang a “Now Checking and under Maintenance”...
5. Periodic Inspection/Maintenance Daily Inspection and Operation Log Be sure to carry out daily inspection every morning before operation. See Chapter 2 “Operation” of the manual for the details of inspection. Pay attention to and carefully observe the following points during daily operation or inspection and maintenance work.
5. Periodic Inspection/Maintenance Maintenance 5.6.1 Change Engine Oil [At 50 hours for the first change and at every 500 hours thereafter] Caution in filling or discharging engine oil After stopping the engine, wait for 10 to 20 minutes until the engine oil cools off.
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5. Periodic Inspection/Maintenance 5.6.2 Change Engine Oil Filter [At 50 hours for the first change and at every 500 hours thereafter] (Procedure) ① Drain condensate from the engine oil filter by loos- ening the drain plug “1”. ② Remove the center-bolts “2” and then take out ele- ment “3”...
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5. Periodic Inspection/Maintenance 5.6.4 Check and clean Air Filter Element [Every 250 hours] Cleaning of Air Filter Element should be perfectly performed Clogged or cracked or pitted element could allow entrance of dust into engine and compressor to cause earlier wear of moving parts. Periodical inspection and cleaning of element should be performed to maintain life of compressor and engine long.
5. Periodic Inspection/Maintenance 5.6.5 Change Compressor Oil [At 300 hours for the first change and at every 500 hours thereafter] Refilling of compressor oil When you refill the separator receiver tank with compressor oil, stop the engine, and make sure that the pressure gauge indi- cates 0MPa and there is no residual pressure in it, and then gradually loosen the oil filler cap for refilling oil.
5. Periodic Inspection/Maintenance 5.6.6 Change Compressor Oil Filter [At 300 hours for the first change and every 500 hours thereafter] Use our genuine oil filter Poor quality oil filters do not trap dust sufficiently and will cause damage to the bearings in a short period. (Procedure) ①...
5. Periodic Inspection/Maintenance 5.6.7 Clean Strainer in the Scavenging Orifice [Every 500 hours] (Procedure) ① Remove the hose “1”if the oil recovery line provided on the top of Separator receiver tank. ② Remove the recovery orifice “2”first. ③ Pull out the strainer“3”out of the nipple. ④...
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5. Periodic Inspection/Maintenance 5.6.9 Change Fuel Filter [Every 500 hours] (Procedure) ① Remove the cartridge“1”, using a filter wrench. ② Spread thin film of oil on a packing“2”of a new cartridge“1”and screw it in. (For replacement parts, refer to 5.5) ③...
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5. Periodic Inspection/Maintenance 5.6.11 Clean outside of the Radiator・Oil Cooler [Every 1,000 hours] When the fin tubes of a radiator “ 1” , an oil cooler “ 2” are clogged with dust or other foreign materials, the heat exchange efficiency drops and this will raise coolant temperature and discharge air tem- perature.
5. Periodic Inspection/Maintenance 5.6.12 Clean the strainer provided inside the engine feed pump [Every 1,000 hours] Joint bolt Periodically remove the strainer“1”inside the feed pump, and clean it. Remove the strainer “1” by loosening the joint bolt and clean it with diesel fuel oil, and also using high air pressure blow.
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5. Periodic Inspection/Maintenance 5.6.14 Change Coolant [Every 1,000 hours or every 2 years] Caution of coolant change Be sure to stop the machine and loosen the radiator cap slowly, after the coolant water is sufficiently cooled and the inner pres- sure is released, then take the cap off.
5. Periodic Inspection/Maintenance 5.6.15 Change Oil Separator [Every 2,000 hours] (Procedure) ① In order to pull out the separator, remove the bolts (14 pieces) fixing the top cover on the separator cover. ② Remove the nylon tubes fitted on the piping of separator cover, using a spanner etc. ③...
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5. Periodic Inspection/Maintenance 5.6.16 Check Fuel hose [Every 2,000 hours or every 2 years] When any crack or wear is found on the hoses, change it even before the scheduled time. Ask your nearest dealer for its replacement. 5-16...
6. Maintenance/Adjustment Maintenance of Battery Handling battery Keep flames away from battery. Battery may generate hydrogen gas and may explode. Therefore, recharging should be done at a well-ventilated place. Do not spark near the battery nor light a match, nor bring lit cigarette and match close to the battery.
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6. Maintenance/Adjustment 6.1.1 Charge Battery Be sure to read the operation manual of the battery charger Battery to know if it is applicable, before using it. Disconnect the cable between battery and the unit, and charge the battery with a 12V battery charger. Do not charge two batteries at the same time.
6. Maintenance/Adjustment Troubleshooting Should any trouble occur during operation, do not leave it. Investigate the cause and take appro- priate measures. Read the manual carefully and fully understand what to do in case of trouble. The better you understand the construction and function of the unit, the faster you can find a prob- lem and solution.
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6. Maintenance/Adjustment Symptom Cause Countermeasures (1) Engine oil shortage. Replenish oil (2) Engine oil filter clogging. Change Engine oil pressure lamp (3) Malfunction of engine oil pump Change goes on and engine stops. (4) Faulty oil pressure switch. Change (5) Loosened or disconnected Check/Fasten wiring or connector.
7.Storage of the Unit Preparation for Long-term Storage When the unit is to be kept unused in storage for a long time, be sure to follow the preparations below and put the unit in a dry and less dusty place. Put the unit in a temporary cabin if it is stored outside.
8.Specifications Specifications Model PDSE900S-4B1 PDSF830S-4B1 PDSG750S-4B1 Single-stage oil cooled, screw type compressor Type 25.0 23.5 21.2 Free air delivery /min 0.86 1.03 1.27 Working pressure Forced Lubrication by compressed pressure Lubricating system Direct driving with rubber coupling Driving system 0.248...