CHAMP AIR COMPRESSOR Thank you for purchasing this Clarke Champ Air Compressor. Before attempting to operate the machine, please read this instruction manual thoroughly and carefully follow all directions given. This is for your own safety and that of others around you, and also to help you achieve long and trouble free service from your compressor.
Never direct a jet of compressed air at people or animals, or spray paint towards people or animals. • Use appropriate protective equipment, such as Clarke safetygoggles or glasses, dust masks, ear defenders etc. when using compressed air tools. •...
Electrical Connections 230 Volt models: Connect the mains lead to a standard 230 Volt (50Hz) electrical supply through an approved BS1363, 13amp plug or a suitably fused isolator switch. 110 Volt models: Connect the mains lead to a suitable 110 Volt (50Hz) electrical supply through an approved plug or a suitably fused isolator switch.
Duty Cycle ........S1 at 7bar Please note that the details and specifications contained herein, are correct at the time of going to print. However, CLARKE International reserve the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice. Always consult the machine’s data plate...
Starting the compressor Before starting the compressor, check the oil level, and top up if necessary with Clarke SAE 40 compressor oil. The oil level should be between the minimum and Fig.2 maximum marks on the dipstick (see figure 2).
4). Turn the pressure regulator knob clockwise to increase the pressure and anti- clockwise to decrease. As a rough guide to operating pressure, Clarke paint spray guns typically operate at between 30 and 60 psi (approximately 2 to 4 bar). Most...
After the first 100 hours of operation, change the crankcase oil. Drain the oil by unscrewing the crankcase drain plug (see figure 5). Refill to the maximum mark on the dipstick with Clarke SAE 40 compressor oil. Fig.5 Daily Check the oil level and top up if necessary with Clarke SAE 40 compressor oil.
Fault Finding WARNING! Always disconnect the compressor from the electrical supply and Problem Probable cause Compressor stops and Compressor overloaded and thermal overload will not restart. protection has operated - remedy the cause of the overload, then reset the overload trip (see figure 7). Fuse blown - check and replace.
1 FN116011065 64 Washer 1 FN010113000 Parts and Service Contacts Please contact your nearest dealer, or CLARKE International, on one of the following numbers. PARTS & SERVICE TEL: 020 8988 7400 PARTS & SERVICE FAX: 020 8558 3622 e-mail as follows: PARTS: Parts@clarkeinternational.com...
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