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AIR COMPRESSOR

OPERATING & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

0307

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AIR COMPRESSOR

Summary of Contents for SE Ranges

Page 1: ...AIR COMPRESSOR OPERATING MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 0307 AIR COMPRESSOR ...

Page 2: ...pressor 7 To Stop Compressor 7 General Arrangement Stationary 7 General Arrangement Portable 9 Air Receiver Pressure Adjustments 10 Outlet Pressure Adjustments 12 Trouble Shooting 13 17 Maintenance Chart 17 Declaration of Conformity Electrically driven machines only 19 This Clarkeproduct is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase Please keep your r...

Page 3: ...l cables and ensure that air hoses are not tangled or wrapped around machinery etc The cylinder head and delivery pipes of your compressor become quite hot during operation Do not touch After switching off remember to leave an adequate cool down period before touching Ensure that any equipment tool used in conjunction with your compressor has a safe working pressure exceeding the output pressure o...

Page 4: ...large enough to carry the starting and running load of the electric motor This is particularly relevant if the compressor is some distance from the source of supply 7 Electrical installations should be completed by a qualified electrician 8 Electrical connection to the mains supply must be via a suitably fused see table below approved plug or isolator allowing sufficient capacity for motor startin...

Page 5: ... N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red WARNING This machine must be earthed LUBRICATION Pump Use Clarke compressor oil as indicated on machine plate Engine Petrol or diesel refer to maker s handbook BEFORE STARTING COMPRESSOR CHECK 1 Compressor Pump Oil Level by a Dipstick to level marked or b Sight ...

Page 6: ...bleed valve and allow compressor to run for 10 minutes first time of operation only 4 Close valves and check that pressure does not exceed maximum working pressure stamped on machine plate adjust if required see Pressure Adjustments later in this manual TO STOP COMPRESSOR ELECTRIC MACHINES 1 Switch Off at the pressure switch Push knob down or turn switch Fig 2 item 22 2 Isolate from the Mains Supp...

Page 7: ...Auto Air Bleed NOTES 1 On some electric driven and all petrol diesel models item 10 is replaced by a pressure unloading genie for constant run operation In this case items 4 11 and 20 are deleted 2 On automatic machines 10 H P above a solenoid valve is fitted to the delivery pipe 3 On automatic machines 10 H P above an Auto Star Delta ASD starter is fitted ready to be mounted to a wall or panel et...

Page 8: ...r Bleed Valve 18 Outlet Air Pressure 4 Pressure Gauge 12 Air Govenor see Fig 5 Gauge 5 Oil Drain Plug 13 Saddle 19 Air Delivery Pipe 6 Safety Valve 14 Air Intake Filter 20 7 Air Outlet Valve 15 Oil Filler Breather 21 Air Receiver N B On Electric Portable Machines items 11 and 12 are replaced with a Non Return Valve and a Pressure Switch as shown on page 7 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT B PORTABLE Fig 3 9 ...

Page 9: ...e cut out pressure turn it anticlockwise RANGE ADJUSTMENT To increase the pressure differential between cut in and cutout turn the toothed wheel B situated under the large spring anticlockwise using a screwdriver In it s present position the pressure SWITCH is set to the minimum range NOTE These operations must always be performed with the PRESSURE SWITCH under pressure Fig 4 b CONDOR Pressure Swi...

Page 10: ...reset and should not tampered with ENGINE DRIVEN MACHINES Except CFP9BH see page 12 Air Governor Pressure unloading genie 1 Air Delivery Pipe from Compressor Pump 2 Bleed Valve 3 Exhaust Filter 4 Pressure Adjustment Knob 5 Lock Nut To adjust pressure slacken lock nut 5 Turn pressure adjusting knob 4 clockwise to increase pressure anti clockwise to decrease Tighten lock nut 5 when correct pressure ...

Page 11: ...open closed STATIONARY COMPRESSORS These machines are not supplied with the facility to adjust outlet pressure A comprehensive range of airline accessories is available from your local CLARKE stockist To adjust outlet pressure slacken lock nut 2 Turn Pressure Adjusting Knob 1 clockwise to increase outlet pressure anticlockwise to decrease Tighten lock nut 2 when correct pressure is obtained NOTE 1...

Page 12: ...aulty e starter overload has Reset by depressing tripped out button f Pressure switch Have pressure switch defective changed by anelectrician g Fuse blown Check fuse rating replace Fuses keep blowing Inadequate size fuse Replace with reference to installed chart on page 2 Fault in motor Consult an electrician Compressor unit Non return valve leaking Switch off current and starts but stops compress...

Page 13: ...tion filter blocked Change filter continuously and can t V belt too slack not Tighten V Belt attain the working applicable to direct pressure required drive machines Leak between compressor Tighten connection and block and air receiver repair leak leaks in or near air receiver RPM too low because of Call an electrician incorrectly connected electric motor Valves blocked by dirt Clean or change val...

Page 14: ...hat hot air is properly vented Oil level too low check Fill with oil see Page 3 2 or 3 times after stopping Wrong direction of Cooling air from flywheel rotation fan must blow against compressor Fault in valves machine Check clean replace not stopping Blown head gasket machine Check and replace gasket not stopping Dirt on cooling fins or Clean cooling fins and suction filter suction filter Unit wo...

Page 15: ...t too small in proportion Connect supplementary to air consumption Semi automatic unit Load too Convert to fully small automatic operation Cylinder worn Replace worn parts or send compressor pump for an overhaul Intake air filter blocked Change air filter Oil in the air delivered Sump over full Reduce oil to correct level Cylinder worn Replace worn parts or send compressor pump for an overhaul Gov...

Page 16: ...noid valve not pumping air into after starter has changed from Call an electrician to receiver 10 HP and star to delta check starter above OTHER PRODUCTS WITHIN OUR RANGEIn addition to Air Compressors from 3 80 cfm we offer a vast range of airtools and airline equipment Please ask your local dealer for details ofour range or a copy of our Power Products Catalogue MAINTENANCE CHART CHECK LIST DAILY...

Page 17: ...A Declaration of Conformity is provided for Engine Driven compressors separately 19 ...

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