Clarke PED14A100, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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SHUTTING DOWN THE COMPRESSOR
1. Press down on the on/off button to
turn the compressor OFF.
2. Set the pressure regulator to its
lowest setting, i.e. fully
anticlockwise (if fitted) .
3. Trigger the equipment (spraygun,
air tool etc), to release air from the
air hose before disconnecting the
hose from the machine.
4. Disconnect the compressor for the
mains supply.
• You should never leave the compressor air tank unattended while
under pressure.
• Always release the pressure from the tank when not in use or prior to
storage, as described in the following section.
DRAINING THE TANK
1. Turn the compressor off and
disconnect from the mains
supply.
• Place a suitable container
beneath the compressor to
catch any condensation.
2. Carefully undo the drain valve, If
you hear a hissing noise, this is the
sound of the reservoir
depressurising.
3. When the tank has drained fully, re-tighten the drain valve.
CAUTION: YOU MUST DRAIN THE TANK AFTER USE AND BEFORE YOU
STORE YOUR COMPRESSOR..