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 &...
1. Make sure that the oil level is half way up the oil sight glass 2. If not, remove the oil cap and top up the reservoir • Only use Clarke synthetic compressor oil, available from your Clarke dealer (Part No. 3050795).
SWITCHING THE AIR COMPRESSOR ON 1. To start the compressor, turn the ON/OFF switch to the ‘I’ (ON) position - 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).
NOTE: If the machine pumps continuously without cutting out then the compressor is too small for the application/tool being used, and damage may result. Consult your Clarke dealer. NOTE: DO NOT exceed the duty cycle for the machine (see Specifications).
DRAINING THE TANK 1. Pressurise the reservoir slightly and then turn the compressor off. 2. Attach the small hose supplied to the vent valve as shown. 3. Take the compressor to the sink and place the free end of the small hose in the sink.
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 Compressor does not start Air receiver charged Open drain valve to expel air.
MAINTENANCE Once Once Daily a Year Month Check the oil level, See “Adding Oil” on page 5. Drain the water collected in the air outlet filter. See “Draining the Tank” on page 8. Remove the condensate that has collected in the air tank.
CHECK THE NON RETURN VALVE If the tank pressure decreases for no apparent reason, it is possible that the non-return valve is leaking. To check, ensure the tank is under pressure and the machine switched OFF, 1. Take off the flexible hose and check if air leaks out from the valve.
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.
The CE mark was first applied in: 2003 Product Description: Silent Air Compressor Model number(s): SHHHAIR 50/9 Serial / batch Number: Current Manufacture Date of Issue: 01/05/2008 Signed A.C. AIKEN Senior Manager Clarke International. SHHHAIR 50-90-RV1.doc Page 1 of 1...
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