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RAAC2/24 and RAAC2.5/36       

 

 

 

   

 

Direct drive electric air compressors 

 

 RAAC2/24 and RAAC2.5/36 

 

General instruction for installation use and maintenance 

Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information, warnings, and 
cautions. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury 
and/or damage to product or property.  
Please retain instructions for future reference.

 

Summary of Contents for RAAC2.5/36

Page 1: ...ral instruction for installation use and maintenance Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information warnings and cautions Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and or damage to product or property Please retain instructions for future reference ...

Page 2: ...faulty materials and workmanship for 12 months from the date of purchase Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase If the product is found to be defective within the relevant time period we will either replace all defective parts or at our discretion replace the unit free of charge with the same item or items of a greater value and or specification This guarantee does not cover defects cause...

Page 3: ...a risk of explosion or fire from combustible materials flammable liquids e g paint varnish petrol etc or flam mable gases and dust of an explosive nature Guard Against Electric Shock Do not expose your compressor to rain or use in damp or wet locations Beware Children and Pets Children and pets should be kept out of the work area Use the right tool Select the right tool for the job Do not use a to...

Page 4: ... is recommended that this tool be used in conjunction with a residual current device RCD with a rated residual current of 30mA or less General Warnings for compressors Do not attempt to modify the compressor in any way The use of any tools or accessory other than those designed for use with compressed air could result in injury to the operator The output pressure of the compressor should be adjust...

Page 5: ...d or repaired at an authorised service centre Check any other condition that may affect the operation of the com pressor A guard or any other part of the compressor that is damaged should be properly re paired or replaced by an authorised service centre Disconnect Compressor Ensure that the compressor is disconnected from the mains supply and the tank is empty when not in use before servicing lubr...

Page 6: ...L VIEW AND MAIN COMPONENTS Main compressor Pressure switch Outlet Valve Regulating Valve Pressure gauge Non Return Valve Drain cock Wheel Discharge pipe Air tank Safety valve Fan cover 2 5HP 36L Note Fittings may differ from those shown above ...

Page 7: ...t 2 Rubber stopper 3 Air Filter 4 Oil Breather plug 5 A bottle of oil Fit the wheels to the unit using the axle kit provided and insert the rubber stopper into the spigot on the bottom of the tank Fit the air filter to cylinder head of the compressor Locate the plastic dust plug in the oil filler hole and remove it to expose the oil filler hole 2HP 2 5HP Oil filler hole ...

Page 8: ... the first 10 hrs of operation then every 20 hrs thereafter Recommend compressor oil Use SAE30 for temperatures over 10 and use SAE10 below 10 INITIAL STARTUP Ensure the unit is stable in a well ventilated dry posi tion Ensure that drain the valve is closed and air outlets are closed Connect the power lead to the mains Start the compressor by pulling on the red knob Check for air leaks Warning Use...

Page 9: ...e that during use of the compressor the motor will cycle start and stop under the influence of the rising or falling pressure in the tank and the motor will start without any warning The maximum and minimum pressures are factory set and should not be altered You can utilise either the direct outlet and or the regulated outlet The pressure of the regulated outlet can be changed by turning the contr...

Page 10: ...uired Caution ensure That air the tank is empty for this operation 2 Manually test the safety valve by pulling the ring Warning Before maintenance operation stop the air compressor disconnect the unit from the mains supply and discharge all air in the air tank Three Monthly 1 Change Oil 2 Tighten cylinder head bolts 3 Clean and check valve assembly replace gaskets valves if worn or damaged Recomme...

Page 11: ...al noise Connecting part loosed Foreign body got into main compressor Piston knocking valve seat Moving parts seriously worn Check and retighten Check and clean away Replace with thicker paper gasket Repair or replace Pressure insufficient or discharge capacity decreased Motor running too slow Air filter choked up Leakage of safety valve Leakage of discharge pipe Sealing gasket damaged Valve plate...

Page 12: ...RAAC2 24 and RAAC2 5 36 12 ...

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