Air filter
WARNING. The air filter must be added before first use.
Failure to fit the air filter will damage the compressor and will void the warranty.
1.To fit the air filter (15) you need to locate the inlet hole on the right side of the compressor housing then carefully hand tighten the thread of the the air filter in
a clockwise direction until tight.
Maintaining the air filter
1.To clean the air filter insert you need to take the air filter (15) apart first. Undo the wing nut, and remove the cover along with the washer from the air filter.
2.Push out the air filter insert and soak it in warm soapy water, rinse and wring dry.
3.Replace the air filter insert cartridge, then the air filter cover, washer, then wing nut.
Pre-start routine
1.Ensure that the location for the compressor is clean, dry and well ventilated.
2.Ensure the crank case has been filled with oil and is at the correct level, and the air filter has been fitted.
3. Open the regulated output |
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valve (6). Open the valve by |
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rotating the air tap (18) so it is |
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in line with the air outlet (refer |
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to the OPEN picture). |
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To close the valve, rotate the |
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air tap so it is facing to the |
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right or the left side of the air | OPEN | |
valve (refer to the CLOSED |
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picture). |
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4. Start the compressor by |
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following the procedure in |
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the section “To start and stop |
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the compressor”. For the first |
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time of operation, run the |
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compressor for 10 minutes |
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with no load and with the | CLOSED | |
outlet valve open to ensure all | ||
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parts are well lubricated. |
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WARNING. Be aware that pressurised air will be discharged from the outlet and care should be taken that this discharge is not directed towards you the operator, or other persons within the area.
To start & stop the compressor
1.Check the rating label on the compressor indicates
2.Plug in the mains cable of the compressor to a standard 240V household power point and turn on.
3.To start the compressor, lift the On/Off switch (3) on the pressure switch cover (2).
4.To stop the compressor, push the On/Off switch down.
ON |
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