Aerotec BRICO, Instruction Manual For Owner'S Use

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Before using the compressor, read the instructions for use carefully and 

comply with the following safety precautions. Consult this handbook if 

you have any doubts regarding functioning.
Preserve all the documentation so that anyone who uses the 

compressor can consult this beforehand.

SAFETY RULES

1

This symbol indicates warnings to be read before using the product so as 

to prevent injury to the user.

Compressed air is a potentially dangerous form of energy; always take 

great care when using the compressor and its accessories.

Warning: the compressor may restart when power is restored following 

a blackout.

An ACOUSTIC PRESSURE value of 4 m. corresponds to the ACOUSTIC 

POWER value stated on the yellow label located on the compressor, 

minus 20 dB.

THINGS TO DO

●

The compressor must be used in a suitable environment (well 

ventilated with an ambient temperature of b5°C and +40°C) 

and never in places affected by dust, acids, vapors, explosive or 

flammable gases

.

●

 Always maintain a safety distance of at least 4 meters between the 

compressor and the work area.

●

 Any coloring of the belt guards of the compressor during painting operations 

indicates that the distance is too short.

●

 Insert the plug of the electric cable in a socket of suitable shape, voltage 

and frequency complying with current regulations.

●

Use extension cables with a maximum length of 5 meters and of suitable 

cross-section.

●

The use of extension cables of different length and also of adapters and 

multiple sockets should be avoided.

●

 Always use the switch 

I/O

to switch off the compressor.

●

Always use the handle to move the compressor.

●

 When operating, the compressor must be placed on a stable, horizontal 

surface.

THINGS 

NOT

 TO DO

●

Never direct the jet of air towards persons, animals or your body. (Always 

wear safety goggles to protect your eyes against flying objects that may be 

lifted by the jet of air).

●

 Never direct the jet of liquids sprayed by tools connected to the compressor 

towards the compressor.

●

Never use the appliance with bare feet or wet hands or feet.

●

 Never pull the power cable to disconnect the plug from the socket or to 

move the compressor.

●

Never leave the appliance exposed to adverse weather conditions.

●

Never transport the compressor with the receiver under pressure.

●

Do not weld or machine the receiver. In the case of faults or rusting, replace 

the entire receiver.

●

Never allow inexpert persons to use the compressor. Keep children and 

animals at a distance from the work area.

●

 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with 

reduced  physical,  sensory  or  mental  capabilities,  or  lack  of  experience 

and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction 

concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their 

safety.

●

 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the 

appliance.

●

Do not position flammable or nylon/fabric objects closed to and/or on the 

compressor.

●

Never clean the compressor with flammable liquids or solvents. Check that 

you have unplugged the compressor and clean with a damp cloth only.

●

The compressor must be used only for air compression. Do not use the 

compressor for any other type of gas.

●

 The compressed air produced by the compressor cannot not be used 

for  pharmaceutical,  food  or  medical  purposes  except  after  particular 

treatments and cannot be used to fill the air bottles of scuba divers.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

●

To avoid overheating of the electric motor, this compressor is 

designed for intermittent operation as indicated on the technical 

dataplate

 (for example, S3-25 means 2.5 minutes ON, 7.5 minutes OFF). In 

the case of overheating, the thermal cutout of the motor trips, automatically 

cutting off the power when the temperature is too high. The motor restarts 

automatically when normal temperature conditions are restored.

●

 All the compressors are fitted with a safety valve that is tripped in the case 

of malfunctioning of the pressure switch in order to assure machine safety.

●

When fitting a tool, the flow of air in output must be switched off.

●

 The  red  notch  on  the  pressure  gauge  refers  to  the  maximum  operating 

pressure of the tank. It does not refer to the adjusted pressure.

●

 When using compressed air, you must know and comply with the safety 

precautions to be adopted for each type of application (inflation, pneumatic 

tools, painting, washing with water-based detergents only, etc.).

●

 Do not cover the air inlets on the compressor.

●

 Do  not  open  or  tamper  with  any  part  of  the  compressor.  Contact  an 

authorized Service Center.

ASSEMBLY

2

You must fully assemble the appliance before using it for the first time.

Fitting the wheels (Fig. 3, 4, 5 & 6)

Fit the supplied wheels as shown in Fig. 3, 4, 5 & 6:

●  Fig. 3a & 3b: Assembly of wheel kit - version A

Assembly by sequence: a, b, c, d, e

●  Fig. 4a & 4b: Assembly of wheel kit - version B

●  Fig. 5a & 5b: Assembly of wheel kit - version C

●  Fig. 6a & 6b: Assembly of wheel kit - version D

Fitting the rubber foot (ref. 4)

Fit the supplied rubber stopper as shown in Fig. 7.

START-UP AND USE

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●

 Check for correspondence between the compressor plate data with the 

actual  specifications  of  the  electrical  system. A  variation  of  ±  10%  with 

respect of the rated value is allowed.

●

 Insert the plug of the power cable in a suitable socket checking that the 

I/O

switch located on the compressor is in the OFF «O» position.

●

At this point, the compressor is ready for use.

●

 Operating on the 

I/O

 switch, the compressor starts, pumping air into the 

receiver through the delivery pipe.

●

When  the  upper  calibration  value  (set  by  the  manufacturer)  has  been 

reached, the compressor stops.

  When air is used, the compressor restarts automatically when the lower 

calibration value is reached (2 bar between upper and lower).

●

The pressure in the receiver can be checked on the gauge provided.

●

 The compressor continues to operate according to this automatic cycle 

until the 

I/O

 switch is turned.

●

 Always wait at least 10 seconds from when the compressor has been 

switched off before restarting this.

●

All compressors are fitted with a pressure reducer (ref. 7). Operating on the 

knob with the tap open (turning it in a clockwise direction to increase the 

pressure and in a counterclockwise direction to reduce it), air pressure can 

be regulated so as to optimize use of pneumatic tools

.

●

The value set can be checked on the gauge (ref. 6).

●

 The set pressure can be taken from the quicklock coupling (ref. 5).

●

Please check that the air consumption and the maximum working 

pressure of the pneumatic tool to be used are compatible with the 

pressure set on the pressure regulator and with the amount of air 

supplied by the compressor.

●

 Always pull out the plug and drain the receiver once you have completed 

your work.

Preserve this handbook for future reference

COMPONENTS (fig. 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6)

1.

Shroud

10.

Safety valve

2.

Pressure vessel (tank)

11.

Receiver condensation drainage tap

3.

Wheel

12.

Pressure gauge (for reading the tank 

pressure)

4.

Rubber foot

13.

Axle

5.

Quick-lock coupling (regulated 

compressed air)

14.

Clip

6.

Pressure gauge (for reading the preset 

pressure by means of regulator)

15.

Screw

7.

Pressure regulator

16.

Nut

8.

I/O

 switch

17.

Washer

9.

Transportation handle