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BLACKRIDGE
2.5HP AIR COMPRESSOR
BLACKRIDGE
2.5HP AIR COMPRESSOR
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To turn your air compressor ON
Lift up the red ON / OFF button on top of
the pressure switch. Pic. 9.
To turn your air compressor OFF
Push down the red ON / OFF button on
top of the pressure switch. Pic. 10.
PIC. 9
PIC. 10
3. YOU’RE IN CONTROL
Running in your new air compressor
Your new air compressor requires running in.
1. Plug the power cord into a standard 240V 10Amp
AC power point.
2. Open the tank drain tap.
3. Start the air compressor using the ON / OFF button.
4. Run the air compressor for approximately 1 minute.
This ensures that the air compressor is fully lubricated under
no load.
After the 1 minute stop the air compressor using the ON / OFF
button. Allow to cool approximately 5 minutes. Recheck the oil
level and top up if needed.
Before starting your air compressor again ensure tank drain tap
is closed.
WARNING!
BEFORE RUNNING IN ENSURE
THAT THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN COMPLETED:
THE OIL BREATHER HAS BEEN FITTED, THE OIL
LEVEL IS CORRECT AND THE AIR COMPRESSOR
HAS BEEN FULLY ASSEMBLED.
WARNING!
ALWAYS ENSURE THAT YOU PLUG
YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR INTO A STANDARD
240V AC POWER POINT. NEVER USE AN
EXTENSION CORD, USE A LONGER AIR HOSE
IF YOU NEED TO GET CLOSER TO YOUR WORK
AREA.
4. USING YOUR PRODUCT
Positioning your new air compressor
Always position air compressor on level ground.
Always position air compressor away from work area so
that the air compressor does not get covered in dust,
water or paint.
Adjusting the pressure
Pumping starts at (minimum) 85PSI and stops at (maximum)
115PSI. Once the initial pump up stage has finished you can
adjust the outlet air pressure to the tool’s recommended working
pressure. Pic. 11.
To adjust the outlet air pressure, use the red coloured regulator
knob and check the pressure on the outlet pressure gauge. If the
pressure needs to be lower, turn anti clockwise. If the pressure
needs to be higher, turn clockwise. Use the gauge to ensure you
set the correct working pressure.
Note: Different air tools require different operating pressures.
Always check with the tool manufacturer if unsure.
When you’re finished
1. Turn your air compressor OFF, using the ON/OFF button.
2. Turn the power point OFF and disconnect the power lead.
3. Disconnect your air tools and air hose.
4. Clean your air hose and air tools.
5. Store your air hose and air tools in a secure well
ventilated cabinet.
6. Slowly open the tank drain tap. This allows excess air
and moisture, water, to vent.
7. Leave the tank drain tap open. This allows any moisture
to drain while the air compressor is stored.
PIC. 11
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Increase
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