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surfaces,useaworkbenchifavailable.Foraddedprotectionuseasuitable
residualcurrentdevice(R.C.D.)atthesocketoutlet.
Note: If the mains cable requires replacing it must be replaced with an
identicaloneandfittedbyaqualifiedperson.
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.
•Inserttheplugofthepowercableinasuitablesocket(fig. 6)checkingthat
the button of the pressure switch located on the compressor is in the OFF
«O» position.
•Checktheoillevel by means oftheoildipstick(figures 7a- 7b),and if
necessary top up.
•Atthispoint,thecompressorisreadyforuse.
•Operatingontheswitch of the pressureswitch(fig. 1),thecompressor
starts,pumpingairintothereceiverthroughthedeliverypipe.
•When the upper calibration value (set by the manufacturer) has been
reached,thecompressorstops,ventingtheexcessairpresentinthehead
and in the delivery pipe through a valve located under the pressure switch.
Thisfacilitatessubsequentrestartduetotheabsenceofpressureinthe
head.Whenairisused,thecompressorrestartsautomaticallywhenthe
lowercalibrationvalueisreached(2barbetweenupperandlower).
•Thepressureinthereceivercanbecheckedonthegaugeprovided(fig. 8).
•The compressor continues to operate according to this automatic cycle
until the switch of the pressure 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. Operating on the
knobwiththetapopen(turningitinaclockwisedirectiontoincreasethe
pressure and in a counterclockwise direction to reduce this, fig. 9), air
pressure can be regulated so as to optimize use of pneumatic tools.
•The value set can be checked on the gauge.
•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
yourwork(figures 10-11).
MAINTENANCE
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•BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY OPERATION, ALWAYS PULL OUT THE
PLUG AND DRAIN THE RECEIVER COMPLETELY (figures 10-11).
•Checkthatallscrews(inparticularthoseoftheheadoftheunit)aretightly
drawnup(torque10Nm=1.02Kgm).
Thecontrolmustbeperformedbeforethefirststart-upofthecompressor
and subsequently before the first intensive use in order to restore the
correctclosingtorquevaluemodifiedasaresultofheatexpansion.
•After loosening any safety screws, clean the intake filter according to
the type of working environment and at least every 100 hours (figure
12).Ifnecessary,replacethefilterelement(cloggingofthefilterreduces
compressorperformanceandaninefficientfiltercausesincreasedwear).
•Replace the oil after the first 100 hours of operation and every 300 hours
subsequently(figures 13a-13b-13c).Remembertochecktheoillevelat
regular intervals.
Use SAE 40. (Forcoldclimates, SAE 20 is recommended).Nevermix
differentgradeoils.Iftheoilchangescolor(whitish=presenceofwater;
dark=overheated),itisgoodpracticetoreplacetheoilimmediately.
•Periodically(orafterworkingwiththecompressorformorethananhour),
drainthecondensate that forms inside the receiver (fig. 11)due to the
humidity in the air. This protects the receiver from corrosion and does not
restrict its capacity.
•
Spentoil(lubricatedmodels)andcondensateMUSTBEDISPOSEDOFin
accordance with environmental protection regulations and current legislation.
TABLE 1 – MAINTENANCE
FUNCTION
AFTER THE
FIRST 100
HOURS
EVERY 100
HOURS
EVERY 300
HOURS
Cleaning of intake filter and/
or substitution of filtering
element
●
Change of oil
● ●
Tightening of head tension
rods
Atstart-upandafterthefirsthourofwork
Draining tank condensate Periodically and at the end of work
Safety valve
The safety valve has been set for the highest permitted pressure of the
pressure vessel. It is prohibited to adjust the safety valve or remove its
seal. Actuate the safety valve from time to time to ensure that it works when
required.Pulltheringwithsufcientforceuntilyoucanhearthecompressed
air being released. Then release the ring again.
6. STORAGE
Warning!
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.
Warning!
Store the compressor only in a dry location which is not accessible to
unauthorizedpersons.Alwaysstoreupright,nevertilted!
7. DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
Theunitanditsaccessoriesaremadeofvarioustypesofmaterial,suchas
metal and plastic. Defective components must be disposed of as special
waste. Ask your dealer or your local council.
The compressor must be disposed in conformity with the methods
provided for by local regulations.
POSSIBLE FAULTS AND RELATED PERMITTED REMEDIES
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FAULT CAUSE REMEDY
Leakage of air from the valve of the
pressure switch with the compressor off.
Checkvalvethat,duetowearordirtontheseal,
does not perform its function correctly.
Unscrewthehexagonalheadofthecheckvalve,cleanthe
valveseatandthespecialrubberdisk(replaceifworn).
Reassembleandtightencarefully(gures14a-14b).
Reductionofperformance.Frequentstart-
up. Low pressure values.
Excessiveperformancerequest,checkforany
leaksfromthecouplingsand/orpipes.Intakelter
may be clogged.
Replacethesealsofthetting,cleanorreplacethelter.
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. Reset the thermal cutout. On lubricated type
models,checkoillevelandquality.
Afterafewattemptstorestart,the
compressor stops.
Tripping of the thermal cutout due to overheating
ofthemotor(removaloftheplugwiththe
compressorrunning,lowpowervoltage).
Activatetheon/offswitch.Ventilatetheworkarea.Waita
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.
AnyothertypeofoperationmustbecarriedoutbyauthorizedServiceCenters,requestingoriginalparts.Tamperingwiththemachinemayimpairitssafety
and in any case make the warranty null and void.
Warranty and repair.
Intheeventofdefectivegoodsorrequirementsforspareparts,kindlycontactthesalespointwhereyoumadeyourpurchase.