USER MANUAL
JEFC050L08B Series
50L
AIR COMPRESSOR
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2HP
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8Bar
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Direct Drive
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MAINTENANCE
Before attempting any maintenance jobs on the compressor, make sure of the following:
1.
The master power switch is tuned off and equipment is isolated from the mains supply.
2.
Pressure switch and the control unit switches are all in the
OFF
position.
3.
All pressure has been removed from the air tank.
Procedure
Daily / Weekly
100Hrs
200Hrs
400Hrs
Check pump oil level
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Drain condensate water from the tank
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Check for unusual noise and vibration
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Inspect equipment for air leaks
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Check air filters
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Replace air filters
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General cleaning
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Check safety relief valve
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Check and tighten all bolts
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Check tubes fittings & electrical connections
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Service pump / engine
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Internal & external tank inspection
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Replace the oil
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Changing / Filling Compressor Pump Oil
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Ensure the compressor is turned off and disconnected from the power source.
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Allow the compressor pump and other parts to cool off (if changing oil after use).
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Ensure compressor is on a flat and level surface.
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Remove fill cap / plug and place collection container underneath the oil drain cap.
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Remove the oil drain cap, and let the oil drain out.
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Replace the oil cap and be sure to tighten this nut securely (you can use some PTFE tape on the thread to help create a tighter seal before
tightening).
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Fill the oil reservoir with a compatible compressor oil (e.g
Jefferson HT68 Compressor Oil
).
Checking / Cleaning the Air Filter
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Ensure the compressor is turned off and disconnected from the power source.
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Allow the compressor pump and other parts to cool off (if changing filter after use).
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Unscrew the filter top from the filter base by turning (generally) counter-clockwise (the direction may vary depending on your filter).
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Separate the filter top cover from the base.
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Remove the filter element from the filter base.
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Blow out dust and debris from the filter element.
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Replace air filter element if required.
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Reconnect filter top to the base and secure filter.
