10
OPERATION
USING THE AIR COMPRESSOR
Before connecting your compressor to the mains
supply, check the following:-
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The mains voltage is 230V.
•
The ON/OFF switch is in the OFF
(non-depressed) position.
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The pressure regulator should be set at its
lowest setting, i.e. turned fully anticlockwise.
•
If the machine has not been used for 24 hours
or so, open the drain valve tap to drain any
condensate which may have accumulated.
When clear, close the valve.
Important:
If the receiver is under pressure, keep
your hands well away from the air being expelled....
remember, compressed air is dangerous!
WARNING.
Before connecting any air
tool, make sure you have read and fully
understood the manufacturers
instruction booklet for the tool being
used.
Also ensure that the tool is compatible with the
compressor and hose specifications.
If the pressure rating of the tool is less than 8 bar,
the pressure regulator must be used to adjust the
output pressure.
Attach air hose (not included) following the
instructions in Connecting/Disconnecting Air Hose,
page 8.
When using the regulated air output first determine
the working pressure of the accessory by referring
to the accessory manual. Slowly open the pressure
regulator (Fig.6) at the same time observing the air
outlet pressure gauge until the pressure gauge
reads the minimum pressure for the accessory.
Fine adjustments to the air pressure can be made
until the accessory is working at its optimum
performance.
Do not exceed the maximum rated air pressure for
the accessory.
NOTE:
Always use the minimum amount of
pressure necessary for your application. Using a
higher pressure than needed will drain air from the
tank more rapidly and cause the unit to cycle on
more frequently.
When finished, always drain the tank and unplug
the unit. Never leave the unit plugged in and/or
running unattended.
SAFETY VALVE
Check the operation of the safety valve, under
pressure, daily by pulling the ring as shown in
Fig.7. Air should be released when you pull the ring
and stop when the ring is released.
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If the valve does not operate as described, or
if the valve is stuck, it must be replaced by
qualified service personnel before using the
compressor.
WARNING.
Do not remove or attempt to
adjust the safety valve.
DANGER.
Do not attempt to tamper with
the safety valve. Anything loosened from
this device could fly up and hit you.
Failure to heed this warning could result
in death or serious personal injury.
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
