Powerplus POW553 COMPRESSOR 1500W EN - Manual (Page 7)

POW553 EN
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6.5 Switching on and off
§ To switch on the machine, pull the on/off switch.
§ To switch off the machine, press the on/ off switch.
7 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
§ Clean the outside of the machine with a moist cloth.
§ Regularly check the machine for possible damages and leakage.
7.1 Venting and bleeding the tank
After each use the tank must be vented and the moist collected in the tank must be drained.
§ Turn the adjusting knob to the left until the manometer
indicates 0 bar.
§ Tilt the machine backwards to gain access to the bleeding
point.
§ Loosen the screw carefully in such a way that the tank is
vented fluently.
§ Check the manometer. When the tank pressure has
dropped below 0.7 bar, you can remove the screw
completely.
§ Tilt the machine forward and let the moist flow from the
tank. Move the tank a few times so that all moist can flow
from the tank.
§ Re-insert the screw and tighten it securely..
Always make sure that all the moist has been drained from the tank. Never
fully close the water outlet valve if you leave the machine in an area colder
than 0 °C.
7.2 Changing the oil
The oil in the pump must be changed after the first 50
operating hours, and then after every 200 hours or 3 months,
§ Place a receiving bin under the gauge glass.
§ Remove the plug from the filling-point.
§ Remove the screw from the gauge glass.
§ Turn the machine slightly backwards to remove all oil.
§ Re-insert the screw and tighten it securely.
§ Fill the pump housing with standard compressor oil until
the level is equal to the dot on the gauge glass
§ Replace the plug