AIR COMPRESSORS
DIRECT & BELT DRIVEN MANUALS
COPYRIGHT ADENDORFF MACHINERY MART
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NOISE LEVELS
These machines produce noise levels in excess of 70db (A). Persons working in
the vicinity of the machines must be provided with suitable ear protection.
RESIDUAL RISK
Although this manual contains extensive safety warnings and information on the
safe operation of your compressor, every tool does have certain residual risks
which cannot be completely excluded with warnings or safety devices. This
compressor must therefore always be operated with caution.
INSTALLATION
Before installing your machine, check that its air output is sufficient for
the equipment to be used. The air output from the compressor must be
more that the volume of air required. We recommend the following:
I.
Firm and level site, and the use of floor mountings for stationery compressors – anti
vibration pads. (Do not bolt machines directly to the floor).
WARNING: MOVE THE COMPRESSOR ON A PALLET OR USING SLINGS BENEATH
THE RECEIVER NEAR TO THE DOMED ENDS, EMPLOYING A FORK LIFT TRUCK
OR WHEELED GANTRY CRANE. BEWARE OF OFF CENTRE LOADS.
II.
Dust and damp free environment.
III.
Adequate ventilation for:
i)
Air intake to compressor pump (in order to draw in clean air).
ii)
Cooling to compressor pump, and electric motor.
IV.
To allow sufficient access for servicing, a minimum clearance of 500mm must be allowed
around the machine.
I.
The power cable from the main supply must be 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.
II.
Electrical installations should be completed by a qualified electrician.
III.
Electrical connection to the mains supply must be via a suitable approved
plug or isolator (allowing sufficient capacity for motor starting). If using a
circuit breaker, ensure it is motor rated and of sufficient size to allow for
motor starting.
IV.
Compressors should be connected to mains electricity supply via an earth
leakage protection device.
V.
DO NOT USE EXTENSION POWER CORDS – this will in turn cause a voltage drop thus causing
the electrical motor to labour and the windings on the motor will burn out.
IMPORTANT TIP – rather plug the compressor at the wall plug on a separate circuit and use
longer air-line hose – applicable for single phase 230 V units. Three phase installations
should be installed by a qualified electrician directly at the power supply source.
