5. CLEANING
MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
BEFORE CLEANING YOUR AIR
COMPRESSOR OR CARRYING OUT ANY
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE, MAKE SURE THAT IT
IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SUPPLY TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
Changing The Oil
The oil should be refilled for the first time after 10 hours of operation.
Thereafter, the oil should be drained and refilled after every 100 hours
of service.
1. Release any accumulated air pressure from the tank and ensure
that it is disconnected from the power supply.
2. Remove the oil drainage
screw and use a vessel to
collect the oil from the unit as
it drains out.
Note:
if the oil does not drain out
completely, the compressor may
be tilted slightly to facilitate this.
3. Reattach the oil drainage screw.
4. Remove the oil sealing
plug and fill the pump with
oil up to the required level
(approximately 200ml). Ozito
compressor oil or SAE 5W/40
oil or an alternative of the
same quality is recommended.
5. Replace the oil sealing plug.
6. Dispose of the old oil in a responsible manner by taking it to
an old oil drop off point. Check with your local council for more
information. DO NOT dispose of old oil down the drain.
Cleaning
1. We recommend that you clean the appliance immediately after you
use it.
2. Keep the safety devices free of dirt and dust as much as possible.
Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth.
3. Clean the appliance regularly with a damp cloth and some soft
soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these may be
aggressive to the plastic parts in the appliance. Ensure that no
water can get into the interior of the appliance.
4. You must disconnect the hose and any spraying tools from the
compressor before cleaning. Do not clean the compressor with
water, solvents or the like.
Draining The Pressure Tank
WARNING!
RELEASE ALL AIR PRESSURE
FROM THE TANK BEFORE OPENING THE DRAIN
VALVE. TAKE CARE WHEN DISCHARGING AIR
THROUGH THE SAFETY VALVE, DRAIN VALVE
OR AIR OUTLETS. THE DISCHARGED AIR CAN
CAUSE DUST, STONES, OR ANY OTHER FOREIGN
PARTICLES TO BE BLOWN THROUGH THE AIR AT
HIGH PRESSURE.
Air in the compressor tank causes water to accumulate. This must be
drained off frequently to prevent corrosion and damage to the unit.
This should be performed after each use and prior to the next
use.
1. Turn the drain valve plug
anti-clockwise (when viewed
from the bottom of the tank) to
open it.
2. Allow all of the water in the tank to drain out.
3. Replace the drain valve plug and turn it clockwise to tighten it.
Note:
The tank will not pressurise while the drain valve is open.
Cleaning The Air Filters
The air filters prevent dust and dirt being drawn in. It is essential
to clean these filters at least after every 100 hours in service.
Clogged air filters will decrease the performance of the compressor
dramatically.
1. Allow the compressor to run and build up pressurised air in the
tank. Once the motor has stopped running, turn the compressor off
and disconnect it from the power supply.
2. With an air hose and blow gun connected to the regulated pressure
outlet, turn the pressure regulator until the regulated pressure
gauge shows a pressure of around 3bar.
3. Unscrew the air filter unit from
the motor housing.
4. With a flat screwdriver, gently
pry off the lid of the air filter
housing.
4. Remove the filter sponge from
the housing, tap it and spray
it with the blow gun to remove
any dirt. Re-insert it into the
housing.
5. Re-attach the lid and screw the air filter unit back onto the air
compressor.
