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. Remove the plastic air |
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filter plug from the head of | ||
the compressor. |
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2.To fit the air filter you need to take it apart first. Undo the wing nut, and remove it along with the washer from the air filter.
3.Remove the cover and the air filter.
4.Push out the centre mounting piece and screw this into the air inlet as firmly as possible with your fingers.
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5.Replace the air filter holder, then the air filter, cover and washer and 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 |
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the air tap (18) so it is in |
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line with the air outlet |
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(refer 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 |
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air 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 |
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stop the compressor”. For |
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the first time of operation, |
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run the compressor for 10 |
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minutes with no load and |
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with the outlet valve open |
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to ensure all parts are well |
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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 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).
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