INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Silent Air Compressor. Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service.
2. DO NOT operate your compressor with any guards removed. 3. Electrical or mechanical repairs should only be carried out by a qualified engineer. If problems occur, contact your Clarke dealer. 4. Before carrying out any maintenance, ensure the pressure is expelled from the air receiver, and the machine is disconnected from the mains supply.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Connect the mains lead to a standard, 230 Volt (50Hz) electrical supply through an approved 13 amp BS 1363 plug, or a suitably fused isolator switch. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green &...
PREPARING FOR USE Before connecting your compressor to the mains supply, check the following:- • Firstly, ensure the compressor is on level ground. Do not allow it to run if it is standing on an incline. • Check also that the mains voltage corresponds with that shown on the data label on the side of the compressor.
2. Pour the oil into the oil filler tube using the funnel on the bottle, then replace the oil cap. • Only use Clarke synthetic compressor oil, available from your Clarke dealer (Part No. 3050795).
SWITCHING THE AIR COMPRESSOR ON 1. To start the compressor, use your foot to press and hold down the ON/OFF switch - the motor should start immediately. NOTE: If the motor fails to start immediately, the air receiver may already be full of air. Check the tank pressure gauge (shown on the right).
6. With operating pressure set, open the air outlet tap. NOTE: DO NOT exceed the duty cycle for the machine (see Specifications). SHUTTING DOWN THE COMPRESSOR 1. To shut off the compressor, simply Lift your foot off of the ON/OFF switch.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY The compressor will not start, Bad connections Check the electrical or stops and will not start connections again Blown fuse Replace fuse Overload cutout switch has Wait 25-20 mins before tripped attempting to restart The compressor does not Inlet Air Filter is blocked Renew oil filler/air Filter reach the set pressure and...
MAINTENANCE Once Once Daily a Year Month Check the oil level, See “Adding Oil” on page 6. Drain the water collected in the air outlet filter. See “Draining the air outlet filter” on page 8. Check the compressor for loose connections, wear, etc.
Compressor Oil 500mL Synthetic Oil Oil Part No. 3050795 Please note that the details and specifications contained herein, are correct at the time of going to print. CLARKE International reserve the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice.
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