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INSTRUCTION MANUAL OIL-FREE PISTON BASE MOUNT AIR COMPRESSOR OFB-1/2/3/5/7.5/10/15 OFB-7.5H/10H/15H 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 parts (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 Drain will freeze at less than 36 degree F and cause failure. More than 104 degree F will cause shorter lifetime or damage to unit. Use in 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; • 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 lifespan.
Secure the space around compressor for safe, inspection and maintenance. Installation space (inch) Above Each Side • Ventilation When using in totally closed room, install fan for ventilation. British Thermal Unit Model (BTU) OFB-1 2560 OFB-2 5120 OFB-3 7680 OFB-5 12800 OFB-7.5* 19200...
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 • Wiring Be sure to use the fork, pin or blade terminal to firmly connect the electric source to the designated place of the magnet switch or terminal in the control box. Please refer to the circuit diagram shown in Appendix. o 208V-230V/460V, 3PH, 60Hz Motor Motor...
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) OFB-1, 2, 3, 5, 7.5, 10 and 15 OFB-7.5H, 10H and 15H (Option) • Check the discharge pressure. Also make sure the compressor starts at the setting pressure as below.
Standard maintenance period is not our warranty period. ▪ Standard maintenance period • A; OFB-7.5, 10 and 15, B; OFB-1,2; OFB-3, 5 Maintenance is to be done according to operating hours or period whichever comes first. Maintenance period (every hours or periods)
Maintenance ▪ How to carry out maintenance • Intake filter Blow dust off of it with air gun and replace if it is too dirty. • Safety valve Lift up stem of safety valve at around max pressure and check if air blows out. •...
Troubleshooting guide If you have any problems, please refer to the below chart. 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. Turn on electric source Compressor unit does Electric source is not connected...
Specifications ▪ Compressor specifications • 1HP and 2HP Item OFB-1 OFB-2 Max. discharge pressure psi Air delivery (*1) Air outlet NPT 1/2” Operating voltage 3Phase, 208-230/460V, 60Hz Dimensions (L×W×H) (*2) In. 32 x 21 x 17 32 x 21 x 17 Approx.
Anest Iwata Air Engineering, or such claim shall be barred. Upon timely receipt of a claim, Anest Iwata Air Engineering shall inspect the product claimed to have a defect, and Anest Iwata Air Engineering shall repair, or, at its option, replace, free of charge, any product which it determines to have had a defect at the time of shipment from Anest Iwata Air Engineering;...
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ANEST IWATA AIR ENGINEERING, Inc. www.anestiwata.com inquiry@anestiwata.com Toll Free (800)440-0282 No.OFB15-99 rev6.0...
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