SHUTTING DOWN THE COMPRESSOR
1. To shut off the compressor, simply press DOWN on the ON/OFF knob (See
Fig. 2) . Always use this knob to shut down the compressor. NEVER USE THE
MAINS SWITCH TO STOP MOTOR.
2. Close the air outlet tap and trigger the equipment (spraygun, air tool etc.)
to release air from the air hose before disconnecting the hose from the
machine.
3. Before transporting your compressor or when leaving overnight, expel all air
from the receiver by opening the drain valve (55).
MAINTENANCE
A. DAILY
1. Drain any condensate that may have
accumulated in the receiver daily by un-
screwing the drain valve underneath the
air receiver (figs. 2 and 5).
2. Check the oil level before you start and
top up if necessary - (use Clarke SAE 40
compressor oil).
B. PERIODICALLY
1. After the first 5 hours of running the compressor, check the cylinder head
bolts and motor housing screws and re-tighten if any have worked loose.
2. After the first 100 hours use replace the
oil completely using Clarke SAE 40
compressor oil. Thereafter replace the
oil completely after every 500 hours of
operation or every 6 months.
To empty the oil from the machine
remove the drain plug from the
crankcase cover (see figs. 2A and 6).
3. Every 50 hours (more frequently if used
in a dusty environment), clean the air
intake filter, by carefully prising off the
plastic filter from the air inlet, opening
the bottom flap, and withdrawing the
sponge element (see Fig 7).
Clean the sponge and the inner housing. If necessary, thesponge filter may
be gently washed in warm soapy water, rinsed and allowed to dry thoroughly
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Fig. 6
Fig. 5
before refitting. Ensure that the outer
filter cover is then pushed back on to
the air inlet.
If any part of the filter is damaged
then you should obtain a
replacement.
4. Every 500 hours of operation or
every 6 months
clean all the external parts of
the compressor.
(This cleaning makes the cooling
process more efficient and prolongs
the life of the machine).
Check and clean the inlet and
outlet valves (consult your Clarke
dealer).
Examine the non-return valve and
replace the gasket if necessary (fig. 8)
5. In the event of an air leak follow the
procedure below:
Load compressor to maximum pressure.
Unplug the compressor.
With a brush and soapy water wet all screwed connections.
Any leaks will show through the formation of air bubbles.
WARNING
NEVER UNSCREW A CONNECTION WHILST THE AIR RECEIVER IS UNDER PRESSURE.
ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE TANK HAS FIRST BEEN EMPTIED.
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Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Parts List item No. 59
