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AIR COMPRESSORS
DIRECT & BELT DRIVEN MANUALS
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GENERAL ARRANGEMENT (DIRECT DRIVE MODEL)
I. Inspection Plug 8. Air Delivery Pipe 12a. On/Off Switch
2. Air Receiver 9. Electric Motor 12b. Pressure Switch
3. Oil Drain Plug 10. Air Bleed Pipe 12c. Saftey Valve
4. Oil Level Sight Glass 11. Non-return Valve 12d Air Bleed Valve
5. Oil Filler/Breather 12. Pressure Switch 12e. Receiver Pressure Gauge
6. Air Intake Filter 12f. Regulator Pressure Gauge
7. Air Compressor Pump 12g. Pressure Regulator
contact the Adendorff Service Department.
MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR AIR COMPRESSORS
• DRAINTHEMOISTUREFROMTHETANKDAILY!
• CHECKANDCHANGETHECOMPRESSOROIL–Ifyou’rerunningacompressorthatusesoil,youshouldbechecking
it on a daily basis to make sure that your machine is topped up. You should change you oil every 300-500 hours to
ensure maximum functioning of your air compressor.
• CHECKANDCHANGEAIRFILTERS-Havingadirtyairlterwillforcethecompressortoworkharderduetoaheavy
build-up of dust and dirt which will cause internal damage. You should check you air filter daily and change if
necessary. It is advisable that you change the air filter(s) after every six months and clean weekly.
• DONOTUSEEXTENSIONPOWERCORDS–thiswillinturncauseavoltagedropthuscausingtheelectricalmotor
to labour and the windings on the motor will burn out.
IMPORTANT TIP – rather plug the compressor at the wall plug on a separate circuit and use longer air-line hose
– applicable for single phase 230 V units. Three phase installations should be installed by a qualified electrician
directly at the power supply source.
MAINTENANCE CHART
CHECK LIST
DAILY WEEKLY 6 MONTHLY NOTES
Oil level Check Change
Air Receiver Drain
Intake Filter Check/Clean Replace if necessary
Oil breather Check/Clean
Fan and cooling fins Clean
Inlet and outlet valves
If worn contact
Adendorff Machinery
Non Return Valve Clean Replace if worn
Belt Tension Check
Check adjust/ Replace
if worn
Does not apply to
direct drive
Big end bearings Check
If worn Contact
Adendorff Machinery
Main bearings Check
If worn Contact
Adendorff Machinery
Piston Rings
If worn Contact
Adendorff Machinery
Cylinder head bolts Check torque settings
If worn Contact
Adendorff Machinery