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INTRODUCTION

The compressor you have purchased is a combination of nearly 100 different components, all of which have been carefully designed, 
engineered, and assembled to ensure a long, dependable, trouble-free life� The product has been fully tested at the factory and has gone 
through quality-control inspection prior to shipping�

Like any mechanical piece of equipment, it is necessary to fully understand the proper use of its operation and application� 
Misuse of this valuable and helpful air-power source may shorten its expected life as well as void the warranty of the entire unit� 
We ask you take the time to read this manual to ensure the dependable service you can expect from your C-Aire compressor�

Failure to do so can cause serious injury and may void all warranties�

Please take special notice of the safety precautions and safety information contained in this manual� Compressed air, like electricity, 
is a very helpful and necessary tool� However, compressed air can be extremely dangerous and harmful when it is not understood or is 
misused�

PRODUCT NUMBERING SYSTEM

Mount

P

244

600

280

281

 

SET PRESSURE IN SECONDS

 

IDEAL FOR SINGLE VALVE SYSTEMS

 

INCLUDED:

• 

ANCHOR BOLTS

• 

POWER CORD (for installation and testing purposes)

 

!

WARNING

: Refer to the authority having jurisdiction 

regarding hard wiring requirements�

 

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES

ACCESSORY

PART NUMBER

FLOOR MOUNTING KIT

INSTALL-S28

1/2” X 30” STAINLESS STEEL FLEXIBLE HOSE

DT 3005 H / PACK OF 5: DT 3005 H-5PK

1/2” X 48” FLEXIBLE HOSE

DT 4805 H / PACK OF 5: DT 4805 H-5PK

1/2” X 72” FLEXIBLE HOSE

DT 7205 H / PACK OF 5: DT 7205 H-5PK

SYNTHETIC OIL

LU E100 QT

Listings:  
Pressure Switch: USA:  UL 508    Canada:  C22�2 No� 14

SPECIFICATIONS

S244

S600

HP

�5

1

SYSTEM CAPACITY

40 PSI 244 GALLONS

40 PSI 615 GALLONS

18 PSI 614 GALLONS

18 PSI 1510 GALLONS

10 PSI 1,188 GALLONS

10 PSI 2,962 GALLONS

PRESSURE SWITCH

ADJUSTABLE: 5-55 PSI
FACTORY SET AT 10-20 PSI
MINIMUM DIFFERENTIAL: 5 PSI
MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE FOR UNIT: 40PSI

CFM

3�18 CFM @ 10 PSI

7�58 CFM @ 10 PSI

PUMP

1 CYLINDER, OIL LUBRICATED

2 CYLINDER, OIL LUBRICATED

CYLINDERS

CAST IRON

CAST IRON

VOLTS

115/230*

115/230*

PHASE

1

1

RUNNING AMPS

5�6

9�0

BREAKER SIZE

10  AMP RECOMMENDED

15  AMP RECOMMENDED

DIMENSIONS

28” X 14” X 18”

28” X 19” X 25”

WEIGHT

75�0 LBS

125�0 LBS

* These units should not be rewired to change between 115/230v� This is because the solenoid 
is different and will not work properly on the other voltage

Summary of Contents for S244

Page 1: ...REV A Dec 15 20 MODELS Fire Protection Air Compressor LL BP MANUAL S244 S600...

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Page 3: ...RAMS 7 MAINTENANCE 8 VALVES AND SWITCHES 8 S244 PARTS DIAGRAM 9 S600 PARTS DIAGRAM 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 WARRANTY 12 5 DIGITAL AMD 3 PUMP 2 AIR FILTER 4 DISCHARGE TUBE S600 HOSE S244 1 ELECTRICAL BOX...

Page 4: ...81 SET PRESSURE IN SECONDS IDEAL FOR SINGLE VALVE SYSTEMS INCLUDED ANCHOR BOLTS POWER CORD for installation and testing purposes WARNING Refer to the authority having jurisdiction regarding hard wirin...

Page 5: ...t direct the air stream at body Drain tank air weekly to decrease risk of bursting NOTE Per UL 1450 46 17 C Aire recommends a maximum of 70 duty cycle for its compressors INSTALLATION SELECTING A LOCA...

Page 6: ...e protec ng bolt threads 4 Secure Unit Place unit on anchor bolts slide on washer and then loosely thread nut over bolt Do not ghten nut Tightening the nut may lead to stress on the frame causing dama...

Page 7: ...inal The insulated wire with a green outer surface and yellow stripes is the grounding wire NOTE The installation electric motor wiring and all electrical controls must be in accordance with NFPA 70 1...

Page 8: ...the arrow buttons can perform a 1 1 change to the set value The compressor will not run in this mode If the compressor remains in this mode for 60 seconds with no adjustments it will automatically re...

Page 9: ...TTTINGS LOCKED C P M C To lock the settings hold the M and the P simultaneously for 3 seconds until the SETTINGS LOCKED light is illuminated RUN MAX MIN PSI kPa BAR 24HRS 7 DAYS STARTS SETTTINGS LOCKE...

Page 10: ...7 SYSTEM INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS NOTE Baseplate units are factory set to 10 20PSI No AMD Permitted Digital AMD eliminates the need for air pressure maintenance device...

Page 11: ...d on all units Pressure relief valves aid in preventing system failures by relieving system pressure when compressed air reaches a determined level Pressure relief valves are PRESET by the manufacture...

Page 12: ...Plate BP 03 2 Motor MR C168A 3 Belt Guard BG 03 4 Belt BT A 51 5 Solenoid EL SV3V1 06 6 Safety Relief Valve BR SV 25 70 7 Digital AMD EL D0911 8 Pump PM F 65A 9 Discharge Hose DT 0504 10 Manifold BP 3...

Page 13: ...late BP 03 2 Motor MR C182A 3 Belt Guard BG 03 4 Belt BT A 59 5 Solenoid EL SV3V1 06 6 Discharge Tube DT 5050 REF 7 Digital AMD EL D0911 8 Pump PM F25A 9 Check Valve BR VCV33U 10 Manifold BP 3M 11 Saf...

Page 14: ...ir leaks Clean or replace filter element Tighten joints Fuse or breaker trip Pump motor hums Wrong size fuse or breaker Wrong size wire Motor starting under load Loose wires Compressor is being overwo...

Page 15: ...air service adjustment removal or replacement F Misuse or abuse G C AIRE HAS NO OBLIGATION UNDER THESE WARRANTIES OR OTHERWISE REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR IN...

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