Global Machinery Company EAC30 - Manual (Page 10)

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Air filter
WARNING. The air filter must be added before first use.
Failure to fit the air filter will
damage the compressor and will
void the warranty.
1. To fit the air filter (15) you
need to locate the inlet
hole on the right side of the
compressor housing then
carefully hand tighten the
thread of the the air filter in
a clockwise direction until tight.
Maintaining the air filter
1. To clean the air filter insert you need to take the air filter
(15) apart first. Undo the wing nut, and remove the cover
along with the washer from the air filter.
2. Push out the air filter insert and soak it in warm soapy
water, rinse and wring dry.
3. Replace the air filter insert cartridge, then the air filter
cover, washer, then wing nut.
Pre-start routine
1. Ensure that the location for the compressor is clean,
dry and well ventilated.
2. Ensure the crank case has been filled with oil and is
at the correct level, and the air filter has been fitted.
3. Open the regulated output
valve (6). Open the valve by
rotating the air tap (18) so it is
in line with the air outlet (refer
to the OPEN picture).
To close the valve, rotate the
air tap so it is facing to the
right or the left side of the air
valve (refer to the CLOSED
picture).
4. Start the compressor by
following the procedure in
the section “To start and stop
the compressor”. For the first
time of operation, run the
compressor for 10 minutes
with no load and with the
outlet valve open to ensure all
parts are well lubricated.
WARNING. Be aware that pressurised air will be discharged
from the outlet and care should be taken that this discharge
is not directed towards you the operator, or other persons
within the area.
To start & stop the compressor
1. Check the rating label on the compressor indicates
230V–240V.
2. Plug in the mains cable of the compressor to a standard
240V household power point and turn on.
3. To start the compressor, lift the On/Off switch (3) on the
pressure switch cover (2).
4. To stop the compressor, push the On/Off switch down.
OPEN
CLOSED
OFF
ON OFF