Portable compressor for general light duty task around the home (20 pages)
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HOME ORKSHOP SERIES V-TWIN BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RA4000BD CAST IRON V-TWIN BELT COMPRESSOR Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in injury. SAVE THIS MANUAL www.remingtonair.co.nz...
V-TWIN BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your REMINGTON air compressor. This product is manufactured to high quality standards and will give you many years of service if you follow the instructions for use and maintenance in this manual.
V-TWIN BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES DANGER This compressor / pump is not equipped and should not be used to supply breathing quality air. Additional equipment would be necessary to properly and purify the air to meet minimal for Grade D breathing as described in Compressed Gas Association Commodity G 7.1 - 1966, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.
V-TWIN BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR GLOSSARY OF TERMS ASSEMBLY...
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V-TWIN BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY: Please Note: Your compressor is with oil, but please check according to the following. TO ADD OIL IF REQUIRED: Remove oil cap. Add SAE30 oil to the top of the red dot (minimum). Oil level will take about one minute to drain down and settle.
V-TWIN BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR PRE-START CHECKLIST Note: Output may differ from those shown above. WARNING! The red knob MUST be used to turn the unit on and off, not the mains switch. Turning the unit on and off from the mains only will result in damage to the motor EACH TIME YOU USE THE COMPRESSOR:...
V-TWIN BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING! Before maintenance operation, stop the air compressor, disconnect the unit from the mains supply and discharge all air in the air tank. IMPORTANT! The pump oil must be changed after the 10 hours of operation. This will remove contaminants contained in the crankcase due to break-in Recommended Compressor Oil: Use SAE30 for temperatures over 10 C and use SAE10 below 10...
It gives the symptoms, their causes and the corresponding corrective actions. In some cases, the operator or maintenance personnel can perform the corrective actions, while Remington This procedure has been written assuming that the unit has been installed correctly and has been operating &...
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V-TWIN BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR Possible Cause Possible Solution Problem Possible defective safety / relief Operate safety valve manually by valve. pulling on test ring. If it still leaks, replace. Fittings not tight enough or leaking. Warning: Drain air before tightening. heard leaking.
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V-TWIN BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR Possible Cause Possible Solution Problem Connecting rod, piston pin or crank Connecting rod, piston pin or crank Inspect all. Repair or replace as Inspect all. Repair or replace a wrist pin bearings worn or scored. wrist pin bearings worn or scored. required.
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V-TWIN BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR Possible Cause Possible Solution Problem Detergent type lubricant being used. Cylinder or piston scratched, worn Repair or replace as required. or scored. Connecting rod, piston pin or crank Inspect all. Repair or replace as wrist pin bearings worn or scored. required.
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V-TWIN BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR Possible Cause Possible Solution Problem Cylinder or piston scratched, worn Repair or replace as required. or scored. Connecting rod, piston pin or crank Inspect all. Repair or replace as wrist pin bearings worn or scored. required. Crankcase seal worn or crankshaft Replace seal or crankshaft assembly.
V-TWIN BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR V-TWIN BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR PARTS BREAKDOWN COMPRESSOR PARTS BREAKDOWN Air Filter Air Filter Regulator Dual Tap Regulator Dual Tap One Way Valve One Way Valve Outlet Tap (2) Outlet Tap (2) 3 - 4 3 - 4 Soft Start Safety Valve...
Registered warranty period for the RA4000BD Should any issue be found to be a combination of 12 Months a warranty failure and a non-warranty issue, the re- pair cost component to rectify and repair the non- warranty failure is the customers’...
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