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INSTRUCTION MANUAL OIL-FREE SCROLL BASE MOUNT AIR COMPRESSOR SLB-2/3/5 SLB-2H/3H/5H Thank you for purchasing our oil-free scroll air compressor. ●Before operation, be sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly for safe and efficient use for a long operating lifetime. ●After reading it, store in a convenient place for immediate and future reading.
Important information-Safety precautions ▪ Important information Be sure to read and understand this instruction manual. The operator shall be fully conversant with the requirements stated within this instruction manual including important warnings, cautions and operation. The marks and symbols have the following meanings. Keep this booklet in an appropriate place for immediate reference.
Important information - Safety precautions ▪ Safety precautions WARNING Install in a safe area. Install in an area which is free of volatile, flammable gases or organic solvents. They can cause explosion or fire. Never install outdoors. Do not install outdoors (This compressor is not water-proof) If water splashes on electric equipment, it can cause electric shock or fire.
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Important information - Safety precautions WARNING Never use with equipment which is directly concerned with human life. If done, it can cause serious bodily injury. Never touch Never touch turning section (fan, pulley and belts) while main electric source is turned on. If done, it can cause serious injury including entanglement of fingers or hands.
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Important information - Safety precautions CAUTION Use at ambient temperature of 36 degree F to 104 degree F (during operation) Drain will freeze at less than 36 degree F and cause failure. More than 104 degree F will cause shorter lifetime or damage. Use at an area which is free of dirt or dust.
Before use ▪ Inspect the product • Check that model name of the product is as you ordered. Model name description; Scroll Base mount N/A; 115psi (Maximum pressure) 145psi (Maximum pressure) N/A; 3 Phase 208-230/460V 1 Phase 115/208-230V • Check that there is no deformity or damage which occurred during shipment. Any shipping damage must be immediately filed with the freight carrier.
Installation ▪ Precautions about installation WARNING Do not use in an area which is exposed to rain, steam or high humidity. High Humidity can cause electric shock or fire. Do not install in an area with corrosive gas (ammonia, acid, salinity, ozone gas and sulfur dioxide). If done, it can cause shorter lifetime.
(inch) Above Each Side • Ventilation When using in totally closed room, install fan for ventilation. British Thermal Unit Model SLB-2** 5160 SLB-3* 7570 SLB-5* 12730 ▪ Piping • Do not use any steel pipe and a smaller size than the compressor outlet connection.
Installation ▪ Electrical wiring • Precautions about wiring Turn off main electric source. Be sure to turn off main electric source before inspection or wiring job. If not, it can cause electric shock or serious bodily injury. Ask qualified electrician. Ask qualified electrician to perform electric wiring job.
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Installation o 208V-230V/460V, 3PH, 60Hz Motor Motor Non-time Time Delay Inverse-time Power Size Load Delay Fuse Fuse circuit breaker V/PH 208V/3PH 230V/3PH 460V/3PH 208V/3PH 230V/3PH 460V/3PH 208V/3PH 14.3 230V/3PH 16.1 460V/3PH...
Operation ▪ Before start up • Make sure all safety warnings, labels, and instructions have been read and understood before continuing. • Make sure any shipping materials, brackets, etc. are removed. • Check that the electric power source and ground have been firmly connected. •...
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• Check the discharge pressure. Also make sure the compressor stops at the setting pressure as below. Model Cut-out pressure (psi) SLB-2*, SLB-3 and SLB-5 SLB-2*H, SLB-3H and SLB-5H • Check the discharge pressure. Also make sure the compressor starts at the setting pressure as below.
If warmer shorten the period approx. 30% from our recommendation at every 9 degree F. Standard maintenance period is not our warranty period. ▪ Standard maintenance period • For 115psi models (SLB-2*, SLB-3 and SLB-5) Maintenance is to be done according to operating hours or period whichever comes first. Maintenance period (every hours or periods)
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Maintenance • For 145psi models (SLB-2*H, SLB-3H and SLB-5H) Maintenance is to be done according to operating hours or period whichever comes first. Maintenance period (every hours or period) Every Every Every Every Every Every Item Detail 400hrs 5,000hrs 10,000hrs...
An exclusive tool is necessary to measure belt tension. Ask our distributor to readjust belt tension when you need to readjust it. Readjustment Replacement new belt Readjustment Model target load / Hz target load / Hz standard load / Hz Tolerance ±5 Tolerance ±5 SLB-2** SLB-3* SLB-5*...
Troubleshooting guide If you have any problems, please refer to the below chart and remedy it. As * marked items are difficult for you to remedy, please contact the shop you have purchased it from. ▪ Compressor Problem Cause Corrective action Electric source is not ON.
Claims. Claims pertaining to the products, with the exception of warranty claims, must be filed with Anest Iwata Air Engineering within 6 months of the invoice date, or they will not be honored.
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ANEST IWATA AIR ENGINEERING, Inc. www.anestiwata.com inquiry@anestiwata.com Toll Free (800)440-0282 No. SLB-5-99 Rev5.0...
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