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Use and maintenance manual
MCH-36
1.9 - WHERE THE MACHINE MAY BE USED
The compressor mod. MCH-36 has been designed and built for the purpose of obtaining excellent quality
breathing air by drawing it from the surrounding environment, free from any harmful fumes.
The air is passed through an intake filter and, after the filtration cycle, is stored in bottles constructed to
contain air at high pressure. The compressor must only be used in environments having the characteristics
described in the following table.
1.10 - RUNNING IN AND TESTING THE COMPRESSOR
Each compressor is carefully adjusted and tested prior to delivery.
A new compressor must nevertheless be used with caution during the first 50 working hours so as to
complete proper running in of its components.
If the compressor is subject to an excessive workload during initial use, its potential efficiency will be
prematurely compromised and functionality soon reduced. During the running in period proceed as follows:
- after starting let the compressor run on empty for 5-6 minutes.
After the first 50 hours carry out - in addition to the scheduled maintenance - the following tasks:
- change the compressor oil;
- change the oil filter;
- check and adjust nuts and bolts;
AREA OF MACHINE USE: ESSENTIAL DATA TABLE
Characteristic
Unit of measure
Data
Temperature
(°C)
min. -20° - Max. +45°
Air humidity
(%)
max.80%
Max admissible wind when in use
(m/s)
max. 15
rain
Tolerated weather conditions
hail
None
snow
When changing the oil filter, inspect the internal part and check for any deposits; if they are
present track down the cause before restarting the compressor.
WARNING:
1 m
1 m
min.
1.5 m
Check that the area in which the compressor is to be
positioned is adequately ventilated: good air
exchange (more than one window) with no dust and
no risk of explosion, corrosion or fire.
If ambient temperatures exceed 45°C air
conditioning will be required.
Position the compressor no closer than 1 m to
surrounding walls; the gap between compressor and
ceiling should be at least 1.5 m. These distances
ensure proper compressor operation and proper
cooling of the pumping unit.
Make sure that lighting in the area is sufficient to
identify every detail (such as the writing on the info
plates/stickers); use artificial lighting where daylight
on its own is insufficient.
