USER GUIDE Congratulations on the purchase of a PILOT air compressor. This unit has been designed to provide reliable and trouble free usage in servicing your compressed air requirements. Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the information contained in the following sections of this guide before attempting to operate this unit.
For optimum efficiency locate unit in a clean, dry and cool environment with good ventilation. Avoid placing obstacles either on or around unit to facilitate maximum air flow and cooling. CHECK OIL LEVEL BEFORE USE IN CASE OF LOSSES INCURRED DURING SHIPPING OPERATION ⦁...
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Unit can then be switched on using the ON/OFF switch. The pressure switch will automatically start and stop the compressor when the air receiver drops below or reaches factory set cut-in and cut-out pressures respectively. ALWAYS SWITCH UNIT ON AND OFF VIA PRESSURE SWITCH TO ENSURE THE UNIT DOES NOT START AGAINST HIGH PRESSURE TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO UNIT OR PERSONS DO NOT...
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PETROL /DIESEL DRIVEN UNITS Please refer to OEM documentation in reference to care and operation of your petrol/diesel engine. This unit has been designed to “idle down” to minimum operating speeds when factory set cut- out pressures are reached. This saves both fuel consumption and wear on moving parts.
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(direct drive models). Never operate the unit with damaged or exposed electrical wiring. Do not alter, adjust or remove any components on the unit without technical support from Pilot Air or an authorised Pilot Air agent...
Whenever transporting an air compressor, ensure all air is drained from the air receiver. There should be NO residual air pressure in the air receiver. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ⦁ Check that fuses or circuit breakers correspond to motor rating. In case of 415-Volt units, check rotation as indicated by arrow attached to unit.
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Note: In humid and/or very low duty cycle environments, condensate may collect in the sump. Under these conditions, it is a requirement that the operator drain the residual water from the sump on a regular basis and/or change the oil more frequently than recommended above.
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FASTEN, LEAVING A GAP BETWEEN BOLT HEAD OR NUT AND COMPRESSOR FOOT TO AVOID ANY METAL TO METAL CONTACT.
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COMPRESSOR COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS PRESSURE SWITCH (240V & 415V models only): This ⦁ switch is located on the top of the air receiver and functions as a manual on/off switch in addition to automatically stopping and starting the compressor at factory pre-set pressures (electric models only). PRESSURE GAUGE: The Pressure Gauge is located ⦁...
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⦁ RECEIVER DRAIN: The Receiver Drain is located at the underside of the air receiver and is used for draining condensate from the receiver. ⦁ OIL SIGHT GLASS: The Oil Sight Glass is located on the side of the compressor pump (opposite the flywheel) and is used for examining the oil level of the unit.
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 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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The warranties specified herein are subject to the following conditions: ⦁ Pilot Air will not be liable for a breach of any of its warranties unless the Claimant provides proof of purchase of the Product and makes a written claim...
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⦁ the defect has been caused by the use of non genuine Pilot Air parts; ⦁ the defect or deterioration was due to normal use, fair wear and tear and exposure, unless due to any defect in material or workmanship;...
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⦁ The replacement or repair of any defective part or correction of operating faults under any warranty specified herein is to be made only after Pilot Air, or its authorised representative, have examined the unit to their satisfaction, with their decision being final.
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Contact details if you wish to make a claim under any warranty specified herein: For more information or to make a claim under any warranty specified herein please telephone Pilot Air on 1300 667 579 , email Pilot Air via our website: http://www.pilotair.com.au...
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