Global Machinery Company EAC30 Pre-start routine, To start & stop the compressor, Air filter

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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

 

 

valve (6). Open the valve by

 

rotating the air tap (18) so it is

 

in line with the air outlet (refer

 

to the OPEN picture).

 

To close the valve, rotate the

 

air tap so it is facing to the

 

right or the left side of the air

OPEN

valve (refer to the CLOSED

 

 

picture).

 

 

4. Start the compressor by

 

following the procedure in

 

the section “To start and stop

 

the compressor”. For the first

 

time of operation, run the

 

compressor for 10 minutes

 

with no load and with the

CLOSED

outlet valve open to ensure all

 

 

parts are well lubricated.

 

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 230V–240V.

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

 

OFF

 

 

 

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Contents AIR Compressors Contents Unit starts Automatically Switch off power supply Introduction Description of symbolsSpecifications Environmental protectionGeneral safety instructions Additional safety rules for air compressors Contents of carton Know your product 114Wheels Fitting the wheels AssemblyUnpacking Rubber feetAir filter Pre-start routineTo start & stop the compressor Maintaining the air filterOperation Main compressor sticking/tight TroubleshootingSlow or becoming excessively hot Vibration or abnormal noiseOutlet capacity Excessive oil consumptionPower cord maintenance MaintenanceCleaning General inspectionPage GMC customer assist