Operating Manual
Your Bambi Air Compressor is a precision engineered product. By following these simple steps you will ensure years of trouble
free use.
Parts & Service are available from your Bambi dealer.
It is important to quote Model, Type & Serial Number in all communications.
The substitution of parts not manufactured nor approved by Bambi can impair performance, service life and create potential
mechanical or personnel hazards and will invalidate your warranty.
Bambi reserves the right to modify the contents of this operating booklet without notice and the information is in no way binding
on the company.
Warranty
Provided the operating instructions have been followed and the compressor has been properly maintained, Bambi compressors
are guaranteed against faulty workmanship for a period of 1 year.
The air receiver is guaranteed for 3 years.
The guarantee does not cover damage by misuse, incorrect parts or service.
Contact Bambi Air Compressors or your retailer for further information.
Safety Precautions
What you
must do:
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Read these instructions before using your air compressor
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Ensure the compressor has been installed, electrically connected and piped in by a properly qualified
person
•
Ensure the compressor is kept upright at all times
What you
must not do:
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Do not attempt any maintenance on the compressor until it has been isolated from the power supply
•
Do not attempt any work on the compressor until the air receiver and pipe work systems are
depressurised.
•
Compressed air is dangerous if misused and can prove fatal. Avoid any bodily contact with compressed air
•
During operation the motor will become quite hot to the touch.
Avoid contact to prevent burns.
At no
time must the oil temperature be allowed to exceed 100°C
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Never tamper with the pressure relief valve
•
Never change the oil when the compressor is still warm. Take necessary precautions to avoid contact with the
skin
Bambi BPB1110S compressor oil does not contain hazardous components and is not required to be labelled dangerous
according to the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of dangerous substances regulation (CPL) Regulation 1984.
Siting The Compressor
What you
must do:
•
Provide adequate protection from the weather
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Site the compressor level in both plains
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Larger models are heavy, ensure the surface has sufficient load bearing capacity
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Allow access for maintenance all around the compressor
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Site in a dry area, avoiding damp or humid conditions.
The site must be dust free, well ventilated and
have a cool ambient temperature. 35°C should be allowable ambient. Protect from frost, minimum
What you
must not do:
•
Enclose the compressor or allow hot air generated by the motor to re-circulate around the compressor
Electrical Connections
All 220/240 volt compressors are supplied with a moulded plug in accordance with national standards. Never remove the moulded
plug.
Wired in accordance with European Standard –
Blue = neutral Brown = live Yellow & Green Stripe = earth
Operation
Refer to exploded parts diagrams and illustrations when reading this section.
Oil Level
Your Bambi compressor is shipped without oil for transit. Before use, you must fill the motor to the correct level.
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Remove the inlet filter assembly [pull to remove] - see fig 1
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Pour oil in to motor until the sight glass is full
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Push the inlet filter assembly back onto the pipe.
Always use Bambi BPB1110S compressor oil. Failure to do so will invalidate your warranty.
operating temperature 0°C
Oil Level
Your Bambi Compressor is shipped pre-filled with oil for your convenience. Before use, please let the compressor stand for 20-30
minutes to let the oil settle in the sump. The bottle of oil supplied is to be used for topping up the compressor as and when required
- see fig.1 for more detail.
Air Filter
The plug on the air filter intake must be removed and the air filter fitted before use - see fig. 9 and fig. 10 on the card attached to
compressor.
Your airline should be fitted to the outlet of the filter regulator.
Always use Bambi BPB1110S compressor oil. Failure to do so will invalidate your warranty.
