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4.2 Before starting
– With the unit standing level, check the engine and compressor oil
levels (see section 5.3.2 and 5.3.3).
Add oil if necessary. See section 5.3.1 for the types of oil to be used.
Normally, there is no need to add oil between two oil changes; if
there is, check the source of oil comsumption.
– Attach the air line(s) to the closed air outlet valve(s) (AOV).
The air line end connected to the outlet valve must be
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safeguarded with a safety cable, attached next to the
valve.
No external force may be applied to the air outlet
valves, e.g. by pulling hoses or by connecting
equipment directly to the valves (e.g. a water
separator, a lubricator, pipe extensions, etc.).
– Turn ON the battery switch (BS).
– Move the power switch on the control panel (CP) to the ON position
and read the fuel level on the display. Top up the fuel tanks (FT), if
necessary. Consult the Engine Operation Manual for the type of
fuel. Move the control panel power switch to OFF again after
filling.
– Check the level of the coolant in the engine radiator (RAD). See
section 5.5.1. Add coolant if necessary. Consult the Engine
Operation Manual for the coolant solutions to be used.
– Press the vacuator valves of the air filters (AF
dust. See section 5.4.2.
– Check the air filter vacuum indicators (VI). If the yellow piston
reaches the red marked service range (see section 5.4.3), clean or
replace the filter elements (see sections 5.4.3 and 5.4.4). Reset the
indicator by pushing the reset button.
– Check the electrolyte level in the batteries (B). Top up if necessary,
with distilled water (see section 5.12.1).
– Put the fuel shut-off cock, which is seated on the primary fuel filter
housing in the back of the unit, in the raised position (the handle
pointer points down/filter selection "ALL ON").
– Drain any water and sediment from the primary fuel filters (FF
Make sure that nobody is in the unit and all doors are
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closed prior to starting the unit.
In cold ambient conditions (temperature below -5°C
(23°F), the engine must be preheated before starting.
In auto mode, connect the engine and compressor
block heater and the battery charger to the 220 Volt/
110 Volt receptacle.
Preliminary
4.3 Starting instructions
Move the control panel power switch to ON. The display of the
User Interface will light up. See also chapter 3.
Use the arrow keys to set the working pressure.
Push the start button on the panel. The horn will sound.
The compressor can be loaded after the warmup period.
– Manual: push the button below the indication LOAD, in the display.
– Automatic: the compressor will load automatically when the button
The unit will LOAD/UNLOAD according to the air demand.
Open the air outlet valve(s).
When the unit is in the standby status for a long time, the following
action should be performed:
– Without application: turn OFF the battery switch.
and AF
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– Running: supply power to the battery charger.
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Make sure that nobody is in the unit and all doors are
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closed prior to starting the unit.
below the indication AUTO LOAD, in the display, is pushed during
the warmup period.
The start/stop instructions are available in different
languages on request.
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