Blackridge 180 Hi-Flow User Manual page 13

rUNNiNg iN yoUr NeW Air
compreSSor
before running in ensure that the
following has been completed:
1. The transport plug has been removed and
discarded, see pic. 2 page 10.
2. The oil breather has been fitted,
see pic 4. page 10.
3. Oil level is correct, see page 10.
4. The air compressor has been fully assembled,
see pages 10 – 12.
your new air compressor requires
running in:
1. Plug the power cord into a standard 240V AC
power point
2. Open the air tap
3. Open the tank drain tap
4. Start the air compressor using the
ON / OFF button
5. Run the air compressor for approximately
1 minutes
This ensures that the air compressor is fully
lubricated under no load.
After the 1 minute stop the air compressor using
the ON / OFF button. Allow to cool approximately
10 minutes. Recheck the oil level and top up if
needed, additional oil, SAE30, not included.
before starting your air compressor
again ensure:
1. Air tap is closed
2. Tank drain tap is closed
USiNg THe Air compreSSor
before starting run through this
simple list:
1. Transport plug removed and discarded, see
Pic. 2, page 10.
2. Oil breather fitted, see Pic. 2, page 10.
3. Oil level – CORRECT (top of red dot). Please
refer to diagram, Pic. 4, page 10.
4. Air tap – CLOSED
5. Drain tap – open and drain tank
6. Drain tap – close fully
7. Check power lead for any damage. If damaged
have replaced by an authorised service centre.
8. Plug air compressor into a standard 240V
10Amp AC power point and turn ON.
9. Lift the air compressor button to turn ON, see
page 12, Pic. 9.
10. Allow the air compressor to fill the air tank.
11. Turn the air compressor OFF.
12. Turn the power point OFF and disconnect the
power lead from the power point.
13. Connect your air hose and air tools.
14. Reconnect to the power lead to the power
point and turn ON.
15. Turn your air compressor ON.
16. Once turned and you begin using the
connected air tools the air compressor will
start and stop without warning. This is
controlled by the pressure switch. These
pressure settings are factory set and should
not be changed.
Pumping starts at (minimum) 85PSI and stops
at (maximum) 115PSI. Once the initial pump
up stage has finished you can adjust the outlet
air pressure to the tools recommended working
pressure and open the air tap fully.
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