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Hobby Oil Free Series: LEONARDO User Guide P a g e Hobby Oil Free Series: LEONARDO User Guide...
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Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Pilot Air. In order to get the best performance out of this product, please read this manual carefully. To avoid incorrect operation of the equipment and possible physical risk to the operator, please read and strictly follow the instructions contained in this manual.
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INDEX General Information Installation Operation Maintenance Illustrations Warrant Terms and Conditions P a g e Hobby Oil Free Series: LEONARDO User Guide...
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General Information INTRODUCTION This instruction manual has been written to simplify the use and maintenance of the compressor. Strict attention should be paid to the contents of this manual to ensure acorrect and economical operation of the compressor. The "WARNING" indications underline those operations which, if not carried out correctly, could cause damage to people or objects.
Installation INSTALLATION Place the compressor in a well ventilated area away from atmospheric agents. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE After removing the compressor from its packaging and having as certained that it is in perfect condition, carry out the following operations: • Fit the wheels and rubber washer on the tanks where they are not installed (Fig.
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Operation START UP Check that the tension corresponds to the indication on the plate with the electrical data (fig.2), tolerance must be not more than + Turn the knob of the pressure switch to "0" (fig.3) for the models with air receivers; turn the switch to "0"...
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Operation CAUTION Electric compressors must be connected to a power socket protected by an adequate differential switch (thermomagnetic). The motor of the compressor is fitted with a thermal protection inside-the wrap, which stops the compressor when the temperature is too high. Should this be tripped, the compressor will re-start automatically after 15-20 minutes.
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Operation ADJUSTMENT OF WORKING PRESSURE Compressors with air receivers: Unblock the knob of the pressure reducer by pulling it up, adjust the pressure to the required level by turning the knobclockwise to increase it and anti-clockwise to decrease it. When the required pressure is reached, block the knob by pushing it firmly down (fig.8).
Maintenance MAINTENANCE Every 50 working hours, remove the intake filter and clean the filter element with compressed air (fig. 10). Release the condensate from the air receiver at least once a week by opening the discharge tap (fig. 11). HOW TO FIX SMALL ERRORS Air leaks from the pressure switch valve: this is caused by a poor seal on the stop valve.
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Maintenance WARNING • Avoid at all costs, unscrewing any joints with the air receiver under pressure-always ensure that the air receiver is empty; • Never open the air receiver without first emptying it of all the air; • Do not work on the compressor without first unplugging the unit from the electrical socket. •...
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Maintenance REPLACEMENT OF CON-ROD/PISTON A marked decrease in the machine’s performance indicates the wear of the segment on the conrod- piston, which happens after a prolonged use of the compressor. It is necessary to replace this part as follows: Remove: •...
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Illustrations NOTE: BEFORE FIRST USE. FIT O-RING ON TO GUAGE THREADED FITTING AND SCREW GUAGE FIRMLY INTO APPROPRIATE HOLE IN FILTER REGULATOR. 12 | P a g e Hobby Oil Free Series: LEONARDO User Guide...
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1. For a period of 12 months from the date of purchase, the Product will be free from defects due to defective factory workmanship or materials; and 2. For a period of 12 months from the date of purchase that Pilot Air branded accessories supplied by Pilot Air will be free from defects due to defective factory workmanship or materials.
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In the circumstances where the guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law do not apply in respect to the purchase of its Products, Pilot Air will not be liable for any losses or damages (whether direct or indirect) including property damage or personal injury, consequential loss, economic loss or loss of profits, arising in contract or negligence or howsoever arising.
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Air will bear all of the claimant's reasonable and proximate expenses incurred as a result of claiming under this warranty. The claimant is to inform Pilot Air in writing to the address identified below within 21 days from when the claimant first makes a claim under this warranty of all such claims and expenses and provide it with copies of all receipts and invoices where relevant before any reimbursement is made by Pilot Air to the claimant.
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Warranty Important Note: If you acquire goods from Pilot Air as a consumer according to the Australian Consumer Law, our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
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