Hercules 22152330, Instruction Manual For Owner'S Use

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POSSIBLE FAULTS AND RELATED PERMITTED REMEDIES

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FAULT

CAUSE

REMEDY

Reduction of performance. Frequent start-up. 

Low pressure values.

Excessive performance request, check for any 

leaks from the couplings and/or pipes. Intake 

filter may be clogged.

Replace the seals of the fitting, clean or replace 

the filter. 

The compressor stops and restarts 

automatically after a few minutes.

Tripping of the thermal cutout due to 

overheating of the motor.

Clean the air ducts in the conveyor. Ventilate 

the work area.

After a few attempts to restart, the compressor 

stops.

Tripping of the thermal cutout due to 

overheating of the motor (removal of the 

plug with the compressor running, low power 

voltage).

Activate the on/off switch. Ventilate the work 

area. Wait a few minutes. The compressor will 

restart independently. Remove any power cable 

extensions.

The compressor does not stop and the safety 

valve is tripped.

Irregular functioning of the compressor or 

breakage of the pressure switch.

Remove the plug and contact the Service 

Center.

Any other type of operation must be carried out by authorized Service Centers, requesting original parts. Tampering with the machine may impair 

its safety and in any case make the warranty null and void.

START-UP AND USE

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 Check for correspondence between the compressor plate data with the 

actual specifications of the electrical system. A variation of 

±  10%  with 

respect of the rated value is allowed.

●

 Insert the plug of the power cable in a suitable socket checking that the 

I/O

switch located on the compressor is in the OFF «O» position.

●

At this point, the compressor is ready for use.

●

 Operating on the 

I/O

 switch, the compressor starts, pumping air into the 

receiver through the delivery pipe.

●

When  the  upper  calibration  value  (set  by  the  manufacturer)  has  been 

reached, the compressor stops.

When air is used, the compressor restarts automatically when the lower 

calibration value is reached (2 bar between upper and lower).

●

 The pressure in the receiver can be checked on the gauge provided.

●

 The compressor continues to operate according to this automatic cycle 

until the 

I/O

 switch is turned.

●

 Always wait at least 10 seconds from when the compressor has been 

switched off before restarting this.

●

All compressors are fitted with a pressure reducer (ref. 7). Operating on the 

knob with the tap open (turning it in a clockwise direction to increase the 

pressure and in a counterclockwise direction to reduce it), air pressure can 

be regulated so as to optimize use of pneumatic tools.

●

The value set can be checked on the gauge (ref. 6).

●

 The set pressure can be taken from the quicklock coupling (ref. 5).

●

Please check that the air consumption and the maximum working 

pressure of the pneumatic tool to be used are compatible with the 

pressure set on the pressure regulator and with the amount of air 

supplied by the compressor.

●

 Always pull out the plug and drain the receiver once you have completed 

your work.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

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  Warning! 

Pull the power plug before doing any cleaning and maintenance work 

on the appliance.

  Warning! 

Wait until the compressor has completely cooled down. Risk of burns!

  Warning! 

Always depressurize the tank before carrying out any cleaning and 

maintenance work.

Never clean the machine and its components with solvents, flammable or 

toxic  liquids.  Us  only  a  damp  cloth  making  sure  you  have  unplugged  the 

compressor from the current outlet.

After  approx.  2  hours  of  use,  the  condensate  that  has  formed  must  be 

drained from the receiver. First of all, vent all the air using the accessory 

connected, as described above.

The condensation water must be drained off each day by opening the drain 

valve (ref. 11 - Fig. 9) (on the bottom of the pressure vessel).

  Warning! 

If the water that condenses is not drained, it may corrode the receiver, 

reducing its capacity and impairing safety.

As it is a contaminating product, condensate must be DISPOSED of 

in accordance with laws on protection of the environment and current 

legislation.

5.  STORAGE

Pull the mains plug out of the socket and ventilate the appliance and all 

connected pneumatic tools. Switch off the compressor and make sure 

that it is secured in such a way that it cannot be started up again by any 

unauthorized person.

6.  DISPOSAL

The compressor must be disposed in conformity with the methods 

provided for by local regulations.

7. 

WARRANTY AND REPAIR

In  the  event  of  defective  goods  or  requirements  for  spare  parts,  kindly 

contact the sales point where you made your purchase.