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HOW TO OPERATE
1. Connect air hose and airbrush to compressor.
2. Make sure electric source switch is turned “OFF” and insert electric source cable into electric socket.
3. Turn electric source switch “ON”.
4. Operation will start.
5. To activate the airflow, pull the trigger on your airbrush. Once the air pressure within the storage tank decreases to 3,5 bar, the com-
pressor will turn itself on again to refill the tank. It will continue to run for as long as you use the airbrush, or until the tank is full. It will
then automatically shut-off again.
AIR PRESSURE REGULATOR AND GAUGE
1. The air pressure regulator regulates the air flow and the air pressure gauge indicates how much air pressure you are using when air-
brushing. When the compressor is running and the airbrush is not in use, the pressure gauge will read between 2,5 and 3,5 bar. This
is called static pressure. The tank air pressure gauge indicates how much pressure has built up in the tank.
2. However, when the airbrush is in use, and depending on the airbrush model, the pressure gauge reading will normally be between 1,5
and 2,4 bar. This is called working pressure.
3. To adjust the working pressure to a lower air pressure setting, activate the air flow by pulling the airbrush trigger; simultaneously,
turn the pressure regulator knob clockwise until the air pressure gauge reading is at the desired working pressure.
4. Trial and error will determine the best operating pressure for various types of airbrushes, paints and colours.
5.
IMPORTANT:
When working with adjusted air pressure, airflow will constantly leak from pressure regulator knob, thus rendering the
automatic shut-off feature inoperative. Closing the pressure regulator knob will reinstate the automatic shut-off feature.
REMEMBER:
To increase air pressure, turn the regulator knob clockwise. To decrease air pressure, turn the regulator knob counter-
clockwise.
1. Make sure that the compressor, air hose and airbrush are securely connected. Accidental disconnection of the air hose dur-
ing operation, could cause bodily injury.
2. Before switching the compressor on, make sure there isn’t any residual pressure inside the air hose, as this could cause the
engine to stall.
3. To avoid burns, do not touch the surfaces of the compressor (except parts necessary to switch it on) during operation.
4. If you detect any unusual noises or vibrations, switch the equipment off immediately and do not switch on again until the
problem has been resolved.
END OF OPERATION
1. To disactivate the compressor after use, turn the power switch “OFF” and pull the airbrush trigger to completely
discharge any residual pressure from the compressor
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2. Push filter ball drain pin up, exhaust compressed air completely and drain.
3. Use a cup, or similar container, to hold waste when exhausting. Scattering waste can cause injury,
or stain the surrounding area.
Always completely discharge residual air pressure from the air hose after use. Never direct air discharge towards human
body, to avoid causing injury or inflammation of eyes or skin.
CAUTION
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
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To avoid injury or electric shock, always disconnect the compressor from the main electric source, by removing the electric
cable plug from the socket, before carrying out maintenance procedures.
•
Always completely discharge residual air pressure from the compressor before carrying out maintenance procedures, so that
parts under pressure are not forcefully released during disassembly, causing injury.
Draining the Moisture Filter:
1. After prolonged use of the compressor, water condensation will accumulate inside the moisture filter and inside the air storage tank.
2. The compressor is set to automatically drain the filter when the pressure in the tank goes down to 0 PSI.
3. Moisture will be expelled from the bottom of the valve and water will spit out until it is clear.
4. To drain this condensation from the air storage tank, first switch the compressor “OFF” and drain all the air from the tank. Make sure
that pressure in the tank is at 0 PSI and twist open the drain plug by turning it clockwise, using a towel or paper towel to collect the
moisture. Turn the compressor on and the water will drain out of the tank. Tilting the compressor towards the valve will also help
moisture buildup run to that end of the tank, for draining.
5. Once the storage tank is empty, close the drain plug, turning it counterclockwise and tighten until there is no air leaking from the
tank.
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Carry out the following operations periodically to guarantee the correct working order of the equipment:
WARNING
INSPECTION ITEMS
PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE
REMEDY
Daily
Every 100 hours
Every 6 months
Complete inspection
X
See
“Testing the Compressor”
section
Air pressure
X
See
“Air Pressure Regulator & Gauge”
regulator knob
section
Check for unusual noises
or vibrations
X
See
“Problems and Remedies”
section
Filter
X
Clean filter
Check automatic
ON/OFF function
X
See
“Testing the Compressor”
section
Filter ball
X
Drain filter ball See
“End of Operation”
section
drain filter ball regularly
by pushing pin up
