8 Operation
8.1 Switching on and off
Always switch the machine on and off with the «ON/OFF» switch.
Depending on the starter type, the «ON/OFF» switch may be found on the user's pressure switch
or on the external controller.
The following starting modes are available:
■ Direct start - the machine is activated and deactivated at the pressure switch.
■ Direct start with solenoid valve – the machine is activated and deactivated on the controller.
■ Star-delta start - the machine is activated and deactivated at the controller.
Fig. 26 Switching the compressed air station on and off
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«ON/OFF» switch at the pressure switch
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«ON/OFF» switch at the controller
1. DANGER!
Automatic restart!
Serious injury is possible. The machine restarts automatically when power is restored follow‐
ing a power cut.
➤ Make sure that no one is working on the machine.
2. Switch the machine on and off according to the start configuration.
8.1.1 Direct start
Precondition A power supply disconnecting device has been installed by the user.
No personnel are working on the machine.
All panels are in place and secured.
The machine temperature is at least +3° C.
Switching on
1. WARNING!
Compressed air!
Risk of serious injury!
➤ Never direct compressed air at persons or animals.
➤ Make sure that no one is working on the machine.
2. Switch on the power supply disconnecting device.
3. Switch the machine on with the user's pressure switch.
8
Operation
8.1
Switching on and off
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