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BLACKRIDGE
2.5HP AIR COMPRESSOR BELT-DRIVE
BLACKRIDGE
2.5HP AIR COMPRESSOR BELT-DRIVE
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To drain oil
1. Loosen and remove the drain bolt and drain oil into a funnel /
bottle and dispose of in an appropriate manner.
2. Once drained, replace and tighten the drain bolt.
3. Wipe up any oil spills.
4. Fill up to the top red dot on the sight glass with fresh clean oil.
NOTE: Use oil type SAE30.
5. MAINTENANCE
After use
1. Disconnect from main power.
2. Open the tank drain tap.
3. Wipe down the air compressor.
4. Store safely and securely.
Air fitting outlet
This air compressor is fitted with a ‘Nitto style’ (female) socket.
Pic. 13.
1. Slide the outer collar backwards.
2. Push in the ‘Nitto style’ male plug (not included).
3. Release the collar.
4. Fully and completely push the ‘Nitto style’ male plug
(not included) into the ‘Nitto style’ female socket
until it clicks and outer collar moves forward.
Note: This air compressor has a maximum pressure of
8 bar. Always regulate the air pressure to match your air tool.
Different air tools require different operating pressures.
Always check with the tool manufacturer if unsure.
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PIC. 13
Daily: before use
1. Check the oil level.
2. Seal the tank drain tap.
3. Check belt tension.
4. Check belt straightness.
5. Check safety valve operation.
Every 50 hours
1. Replace the air filter.
2. Check belt for any damage, if
required replace.
3. Check belt for correct tension.
4. Drain oil completely and replace
with fresh oil.
Reset button
If compressor will not start and tank pressure is less
than 70 PSI (5BAR) then check the motor reset button.
Pic. 14 and Pic. 15.
1. If protruding, turn pressure switch off, turn power
point off and unplug.
2. To reset push button in.
3. Plug back into power point, turn on and restart
compressor with pressure switch.
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Drain tap
After use, slowly open the drain tap to drain excess air and any
moisture. The excess air will also help purge the moisture. Leave
the drain tap open when air compressor is not in use, so any
moisture can continue to drain.
To open the drain tap pull the lever down to vertical. Pic. 11.
To seal the drain tap push the lever up to horizontal. Pic. 12.
NOTE: Remember to seal the drain tap before starting the
air compressor.
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