1. General Instructions CAUTION: High pressure pneumatic device The PARAMINA Mistral compressor is a high pressure air-compressor offering high quality breathing air. It is made according to EU directive 2006/42/EC for the safety of machinery. Noise complies with 2005/88/EC directive.
Before starting any work pertaining to maintenance of the compressor, turn off the supply from the mains and press the Emergency Stop. Only an authorized trained electrician may do electrical works. PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr - website: www.paramina-compressors.com...
Decompress all hoses, filters, pressure tanks and, basically, the entire unit, before you carry out any work. Never exceed the allowed operating pressure of the cylinders. Immediately replace cylinders with any kind of damage. PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr - website: www.paramina-compressors.com...
Safety Regulations The PARAMINA Mistral compressor is a high pressure air-compressor and it is made according to EU directive 2006/42/EC for the safety of machinery. Noise complies with 2005/88/EC directive.
Smaller amount of oil means inadequate lubrication affecting the life duration of the compressor. PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr - website: www.paramina-compressors.com...
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During regular operation of the compressor open the drain valves every 15 minutes. PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr...
Exercise great caution when lifting and transporting the 2. Two support beams underneath compressor. 3. The lifting ropes must not squeeze the compressor casing! PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr - website: www.paramina-compressors.com...
Cylinder valve has to be DIN200 (according to EN 144-2). 200bar Filling PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr - website: www.paramina-compressors.com...
When the pressure reaches the pre-adjusted final level the compressor stops automatically through the pressure switch (1). The restart of the compressor must be done manually. Max. operating pressure 330 bar. PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr - website: www.paramina-compressors.com...
According to the environment it is recommended to change the air filter element at the end of season. Air intake cartridge – p.n.: 109460302 PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr - website: www.paramina-compressors.com...
2. In order to adjust the belts: Screw the bolt (1) so as to adjust the spring until the belt reaches proper tension as per drawing above. Automatic belt tensioning system PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr - website:...
7. Clean the inside of the filter housing with a clean cloth. 8. Screw the filter housing carefully until securely fastened onto the base. PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr...
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11. Screw the filter housing carefully until securely fastened onto the base. Do not screw really tight, while screwing cartridges or connectors inside filter’s housing. PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr...
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BA cartridge lifetime may change as humidity & temperature levels change. In summer a reduction in service hours is recommended, see above chart for examples relative to temperature. PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr...
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Purifier 1 Φ42x180 (AC/MS) or Purifier 4 Φ42x180 (AC/MS/HP) Filter base Manual drain Safety valve Manual drain outlet Auto drain outlet Air outlet PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr - website: www.paramina-compressors.com...
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Do not screw really tight, while screwing cartridges or connectors inside filter’s housing. FILTER HEAD & FILTER HOUSING SHOULD BE ADJOINED ON TOP WHEN REINSTALLING. PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr...
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Do not screw really tight, while screwing cartridges or connectors inside filter’s housing. FILTER HEAD & FILTER HOUSING SHOULD BE ADJOINED ON TOP WHEN REINSTALLING. PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr...
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BA cartridge lifetime may change as humidity & temperature levels change. In summer a reduction in service hours is recommended, see above chart for examples relative to temperature. PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr...
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User Manual - Mistral M6&M8 - 04-2018 from s.n.1882761 edition Air Flow Diagram PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr - website: www.paramina-compressors.com...
Never mix different types of oil. The compressor unit is delivered filled with PARAMINA HPS OIL p.n.112001000 (Synthetic oil). 3. After 12 months, you have to replace coalescing cartridge and the air intake cartridge whether it has completed the required operating hours or not.
04-2018 from s.n.1882761 edition Tightening Torque Values The tables’ shows torques values for screw, bolts and fitting in general, please observe the PARAMINA ‘Assembly Methodology’ for the parts with the specific tightening torque, the parts with special tightening torque is marked with the proper value in PARAMINA ‘Assembly Methodology’.
2. Interstage & Final stage condensate separator lifetime is 20 years. Hydraulic Overpressure test, every 5 years. 3. BA Filter’s housing lifetime is 20 years. Hydraulic Overpressure test, every 5 years. PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr - website: www.paramina-compressors.com...
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Start / Stop Button 163000102 Electric Hourmeter for electric models 163000702 Vibration Hourmeter for Petrol models 164305121 Pressure switch 40-400 bar PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr - website: www.paramina-compressors.com...
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** According to compressor’s serial number. *** Go to page 46 for service kit installation instructions. **** Go to page 47 for service kit installation instructions. PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr - website: www.paramina-compressors.com...
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User Manual - Mistral M6&M8 - 04-2018 from s.n.1882761 edition M6 Compressor block PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr - website: www.paramina-compressors.com...
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User Manual - Mistral M6&M8 - 04-2018 from s.n.1882761 edition M8 Compressor block PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr - website: www.paramina-compressors.com...
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User Manual - Mistral M6&M8 - 04-2018 from s.n.1882761 edition M6-M8 Compressor Block Stages PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr - website: www.paramina-compressors.com...
User Manual - Mistral M6&M8 - 04-2018 from s.n.1882761 edition 10. Electrical Drawings PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr - website: www.paramina-compressors.com...
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User Manual - Mistral M6&M8 - 04-2018 from s.n.1882761 edition PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr - website: www.paramina-compressors.com...
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Pause Time = 20 min Signal Time = 2 – 3 seconds – set signal time first Important Note: Do not change manufacturer adjustments. PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr - website: www.paramina-compressors.com...
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User Manual - Mistral M6&M8 - 04-2018 from s.n.1882761 edition PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr - website: www.paramina-compressors.com...
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*** Go to page 46 for service kit installation instructions. **** Go to page 47 for service kit installation instructions. *****Go to pages 40-45 for compressor block parts. PARAMINA SA – Byway Evaggelistrias str. 19300 Aspropirgos, Greece, Tel: 0030 210 5575860 Fax: 0030 210 5575868, email: service@paramina.gr - website: www.paramina-compressors.com...