First use
1.
Open all air outlets on the compressor.
2.
Connect the plug to the power outlet.
3.
Now pull up the air switch (refer to picture on the right) to start up the
compressor.
4.
Let the compressor run without load for two minutes and listen if the engine
makes any strange sounds. If this is not the case, then close all air outlets.
5.
Check if the compressor is turned off at the maximum pressure of 8 bar.
6.
Now release air from the tank and check if the compressor is turned on
automatically at a pressure of approximately 5bar.
7.
Turn off the compressor by means of the air switch.
PAY ATTENTION! Only
turn the compressor on and off by means of the air switch, the air switch
releases pressure from the lines when turned off, this way the compressor
can start up without load next time.
8.
Check if the safety valve (refer to picture on the right) functions properly by
pulling the ring up, the valve now releases pressure from the tank. Do this
weekly to assure proper functioning of the safety valve.
Operation of the compressor
Before connecting any air tools to the compressor and working with them, you
should check the working pressure of the air tools and then adjust the outlet
pressure on the compressor accordingly by means of the adjusting knob (refer to
picture on the right). You can only adjust the outlet pressure when the
compressor has full pressure, lift the adjusting knob. Turn the knob to the right
to adjust the pressure higher, to lower the pressure turn the knob to the left.
When the correct pressure has been reached, press the adjusting knob down to
set the pressure.
4.
Maintenance
Check previous to each use
1.
Check that all nuts and bolts are tight enough
2.
Check the belt tension and the angle of the belt to the compressor and motor, the angle
should be 90 °, if you can push the belt down 10-15 mm in the middle between the engine
and compressor the tension is good, tighten the belt if necessary. PLEASE NOTE! Both too
much and too little tension on the belt is bad for the compressor!
3.
See if all the pipes look properly and if there is no damage.
4.
Is the oil level correct, this should be up to the red dot in the middle of the oil viewing glass.
5.
Make sure that the electrical wiring is not damaged.
6.
Check the mains voltage and make sure it complies with the machine.
7.
Make sure that the pulley of the belt can be turned round easily.
