SHUTTING DOWN THE COMPRESSOR
1.
The Pressure Switch is provided with an ON/OFF switch (See Fig. 2) which,
when pushed down to the ‘OFF’ (0) position, cuts off the motor.
Always use this switch to shut down the compressor.
NEVER USE THE MAINS
SWITCH TO STOP MOTOR.
2.
Close the air outlet tap and trigger the equipment (spraygun, air tool etc)
to release air from the air hose before disconnecting the hose from the
machine.
3.
Before transporting your compressor or when leaving overnight, expel all air
from the receiver by opening drain valve (52).
Note: The Ranger 60 incorporates a Regulator/Filter which automatically allows
any condensate to drain off when pressure in the reservoir is completely
relieved. Water may also be drained off when the system is under pressure. The
method of operation is shown in Fig 4.
MAINTENANCE
A. DAILY
1. Check the oil level before you start and
top-up if necessary - (use Clarke
International compressor oil).
2.
Drain any condensate that may have
accumulated in the receiver by
unscrewing the drain plug underneath
the air receiver (fig. 5).
B.
PERIODICALLY
1. After the first 5 hours of running the
compressor, check the cylinder head
Fig. 5
To blow off
condensate when
the system is
pressurised, push the
knob up when it is in
its unlocked position.
Turn the knob, at the
base of the filter
bowl, to the right to
lock it, to the left to
unlock.
In the ‘unlocked’
position, condensate
will automatically
drain when the
pressure in the system
is near zero.
Fig. 4
8
bolts and motor housing screws and if
any have worked loose retighten to
8.8Nm max.,
2. Every 50 hours (more frequently if used in
a dusty environment), clean the air
intake filter, by carefully prising the filter
from the head, opening the bottom flap
and withdrawing the sponge element
from inside (see fig 6).
Clean the sponge and the inner housing.
If necessary, the sponge filter may be
Fig. 7
9
Fig. 6
Fig. 8
Parts List item No. 59
gently washed in warm soapy water, rinsed and allowed to dry thoroughly
before refitting.
If any part of the filter is damaged then you should obtain a replacement.
3. After the first 100 hours use, replace the oil completely using Clarke
international compressor oil. Thereafter, replace the oil completely after every
500 hours of operation or every 6 months.
To empty the oil from the machine,
remove the drain plug from the
crankcase cover (see fig. 7).
4.
Every 500 hours of operation or every 6
months
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clean all the external parts of
the compressor.
(
This cleaning makes the cooling
process more efficient and prolongs
the life of the machine).
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Check and clean the inlet and
outlet valves
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Examine the non-return valve
and replace the gasket if
necessary (fig. 8)
5.
In the event of an air leak follow
the procedure below:
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Load compressor to maximum pressure
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Unplug the compressor
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With a brush and soapy water wet all ‘screwed’ air connections
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Any leaks will show through the formation of air bubbles.
WARNING
NEVER UNSCREW A CONNECTION WHILST THE AIR RECEIVER IS UNDER PRESSURE.
ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE TANK HAS FIRST BEEN EMPTIED
