airmaster 1499490, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC1120 ISS 4 24L AIR COMPRESSOR MODEL NO TIGER 8 260 PART NO 1499490 ...

Page 2: ...lty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way or not used for the purpose for which it was intended Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase no product can be returned to us without prior permission This guarantee do...

Page 3: ...self against electric shock Never operate the compressor in wet or damp locations 4 NEVER over reach Keep your proper footing and balance at all times to enable better control of the compressor in unexpected situations 5 NEVER attempt any complex repairs yourself If you have a technical problem contact your local dealer 6 ALWAYS store the compressor out of reach of children 7 ALWAYS protect your h...

Page 4: ...pressure of 10 bar or more should be used Never attempt to repair damaged hoses 8 NEVER abuse the compressor by standing on it AIRLINE HOSES 1 ALWAYS ensure that equipment or power tools used in conjunction with the compressor have a safe working pressure exceeding that of the machine 2 ALWAYS keep the air hose away from any attached power tools and ensure that the operator is not restricted by th...

Page 5: ...the compressor repaired by a qualified service engineer Do not use the compressor if the On Off switch does not operate correctly 7 KEEP THE MOTOR AIR VENTS CLEAR Keep the motor vents clear and free from dust Wipe regularly to maintain an adequate supply of clean air Avoid using in dusty conditions 8 OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR AT THE CORRECT VOLTAGE Make sure that the mains supply voltage is the same ...

Page 6: ...aws governing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE at a recognised disposal facility This product contains valuable raw materials Metal products should be taken to your local civic amenity site for recycling of metal products Read this instruction booklet carefully before positioning operating or adjusting the compressor This compressor produces a high sound level during operation Ear pr...

Page 7: ...e colours of the wires in the power cable of this product do not correspond with the markings on the terminals of your plug proceed as follows The Blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured Black The Brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured Red The Yellow and Green wire must be c onnected to the terminal marked E or or coloured Green We strongly recom...

Page 8: ...pring washer in the positions shown ATTACH THE SUPPORT FEET Insert the support feet into the position shown Use a suitable spanner and screwdriver to attach each foot to the compressor Use the spring washer in the positions shown ATTACH THE AIR FILTER 1 IScrew the air filters into position The air filter must be hand tight only ...

Page 9: ...ather cap MOVING THE AIR COMPRESSOR 1 Stop the compressor and disconnect it from the power supply before you move it 2 Always use the handle 3 To prevent damage do not lift by or put strain on valves or hoses CAUTION TO PREVENT INJURY GET ASSISTANCE WHEN LIFTING THIS COMPRESSOR ...

Page 10: ...or is on level ground Make sure that the supply voltage matches the voltage shown on the data label CHECK THE OIL LEVEL 1 Make sure the oil level is half way up the sightglass 2 If not remove the oil cap and addoil to the crankcase Only use SAE30 compressor oil available from your dealer Only fill to the halfway point on the sightglass Overfilling may result in damage ...

Page 11: ...n position NOTE The outlet valve is shown without the air hose fitted for clarity TURNING THE COMPRESSOR ON 1 Plug the compressor into the power supply 2 Lift the On Off button The compressor will operate until the reservoir is fully pressurised It will then stop The compressor will start up again when the pressure in the reservoir decreases WARNING BEFORE CONNECTING AIR TOOLS MAKE SURE THAT YOU R...

Page 12: ... a qualified service agent 3 Screw the knurled end cap back into position SET THE OUTPUT PRESSURE 1 Use the pressure regulator to set the output pressure of the left hand outlet valve Turn clockwise to increase the pressure Turn counterclockwise to decrease the pressure GAUGES 1 The reservoir pressure gauge shows the current pressure in the reservoir 2 The outlet pressure gauge shows the user set ...

Page 13: ... the hose TURNING THE COMPRESSOR OFF 1 Follow steps 1 3 in Removing Tools From The Air Hose above 2 Disconnect the compressor from the power supply 3 Slowly open one of the outlet valve to depressurise the reservoir You will hear a hissing sound as the reservoir depressurises Do not leave the compressor unattended if the reservoir is pressurised WARNING ALWAYS SET THE PRESSURE REGULATOR TO ZERO BE...

Page 14: ...ir 5 Close the drain valve when the reservoir has fully drained RESET BUTTON This compressor has a thermal overload device If the motor gets too hot the thermal overload device cuts the power which prevents damage to the motor If the thermal overload device operates let the motor cool down for 5 minutes and push the reset button If you start the compressor and the overload cutout operates again st...

Page 15: ... sure that any condensate is drained off CLEAN THE AIR FILTER MONTHLY The air filter must be examined monthly more often in dusty conditions 1 Remove the filter cover from the filter 2 Remove the sponge filter 3 Use a soft brush to clean the sponge and the filter cover If necessary the filter can be carefully cleaned in warm soapy water Rinse and let the filter dry completely before refitting 4 Ma...

Page 16: ...gasket and valve if necessary CHANGING THE OIL 1 Switch off the compressor and disconnect from the mains supply 2 Release any air pressure in the hoses 3 Hold a collection vessel under the oil drain plug 4 Unscrew the oil drain plug from the compressor pump Collect the oil in the vessel If the oil does not drain out completely we recommend tilting the compressor slightly 5 When the oil has drained...

Page 17: ...compressed air at low pressure If cleaning is required use a damp cloth and some soft soap Do not use cleaningagents or solvents as these may be aggressive to the plastic parts Always disconnect the hose and any air tools from the compressor before cleaning or storage Store the compressor in a dry location Always store upright ...

Page 18: ...et pressure and overheats easily Compressor head gasket blown or valve broken 1 Return the machine to your nearest service agent Compressor does not start The reservoir has already fully pressurised 1 Open drain valve to expel air Compressor should start again when pressure reduces Air leaking from the non return valve when the compressor is not running Faulty non return valve 1 Drain receiver com...

Page 19: ...19 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...

Page 20: ...20 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...

Page 21: ...21 COMPONENT PARTS ...

Page 22: ...OMPRESSION RING 54 BOLT 17 CYLINDER GASKET 55 DRAIN VALVE 18 CYLINDER 56 BOLT 19 STUD BOLT 57 FOOT 20 SPRING WASHER 58 FLAT WASHER 21 NUT 59 SPRING WASHER 22 VALVE PLATE GASKET 60 NUT 23 VALVE PLATE 61 HANDLE PLUG 24 VALVE REED 62 SAFETY VALVE 25 ALUMINUM GASKET 63 PRESSURE SWITCH 26 CYLINDER HEAD GASKET 64 PRESSURE GAUGE 50 MM 27 ELBOW 65 CONNECTOR 28 CYLINDER HEAD 66 REGULATOR 29 HEX BOLT 67 BAL...

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