Operation And Maintenance - Paslode Proline 248 Manuel D'instructions Et D'entretien

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read and understand all of the operating instructions, safety precautions and warnings in the Instruction Manual before operating or
maintaining this compressor. Most accidents that result from compressor operation and maintenance are caused by the failure to observe
basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it occurs, and
by observing appropriate safety procedures. Basic safety precautions are outlined in the "SAFETY" section of this Instruction Manual
and in the sections which contain the operation and maintenance instructions. Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or
machine damage are identifi ed by WARNINGS on the compressor and in this Instruction Manual. Never use this compressor in a manner
that has not been specifi cally recommended by manufacturer, unless you fi rst confi rm that the planned use will be safe for you and others.
MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS
WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if ignored, could result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION: indicates a hazardous situations which, if ignored, could result moderate personal injury, or could cause machine damage.
NOTE: emphasizes essential information
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION AND MAKE THEM AVAILABLE OTHER USERS OF THIS TOOL!
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: The information contained in this Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in the safe
operation and maintenance of the compressor. Some illustrations in this Instruction Manual may show details or attachments that differ
from those on your own compressor.
INSTALLATION
After having removed the compressor from its packing (fi g. 1) and having checked its perfect integrity, making sure that it has not been
damaged during transport, proceed as follows. Fit the wheels and the rubbers on the tanks where these have not been fi tted, following the
instructions provided in fi g. 2. Also fi t the air fi lter (fi g. 3) in compressors in case this has not been fi tted.
Position the compressor on a fl at surface or one with an inclination of 10° at the most (fi g. 4), in a well-ventilated area away from
atmospheric agents and not in explosive areas. If the surface is sloping and smooth, make sure that the compressor does not move while
running, otherwise block the wheels with two wedges. If the surface consists of a shelf or the ledge of a stand, make sure that it may not
fall off by securing it appropriately. The compressor must be positioned at least 50 cm away from any walls to ensure its ideal ventilation
and effective cooling. (fi g. 5).
THIS COMPRESSOR RUNS WITHOUT OIL (fi g. 6)
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
Transport the compressor in the correct manner without tipping it or lifting it with hooks or ropes (fi g. 7-8)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
The single-phase compressors are supplied complete with an electrical cable and two-pole + earth power plug. The compressor must be
connected to a power socket provided with earth connection. (fi g. 9)
WARNING: The earth connection must be achieved according to the industrial safety standards (EN 60204). The plug of the power supply
cable must not be used as a switch but must be plugged into a power socket that is controlled by a suitable differential switch (magneto
thermal switch).
STARTING
Make sure that the mains voltage corresponds to that indicated on the electrical data nameplate (fi g. 10), the admitted tolerance range
must remain within ± 5%.
Turn or press, depending on the type of pressure switch fi tted on the equipment, the knob situated in the upper part to «off» (fi g. 11). Put
the plug in the power socket (fi g. 9) and turn the knob to «on». Attach the rubber hose or the spiral type hose to the appropriate fi tting
situated near the pressure switch (fi g. 20). The compressor runs in a completely automatic manner and is controlled by the pressure switch
that stops it when the pressure inside the tank reaches the maximum pressure and starts it again when the pressure falls back down to
the minimum level. The difference in pressure is usually 2 bar roughly between the maximum and minimum value. I.e.: the compressor
stops when it reaches 10.5 bar (max. running pressure) and is automatically re-started when the pressure inside the tank falls to 8.5 bar.
After having connected the compressor to the electrical power supply line, load to the maximum pressure and check the correct effi ciency
of the machine.
NOTE: The head/cylinder/delivery hose unit situated beneath the paneling may reach high temperatures therefore be careful when working
near these components and do not touch them to avoid getting burned (fi g. 12).
WARNING: The electric compressors must be connected to a power socket that is safeguarded by a suitable differential switch (magneto
thermal switch).
ADJUSTING THE WORKING PRESSURE (fi g. 13)
It is not always necessary to use the maximum working pressure, on the contrary the pneumatic tool usually requires less pressure. Adjust
the working pressure accurately in compressors provided with pressure regulators. Release the knob of the pressure regulator by pulling it
outwards, adjust the pressure to the desired value by turning the knob clockwise to increase it and anti-clockwise to decrease it. Once the
ideal pressure has been reached, block the knob by turning the securing ring (fi g. 13).
MAINTENANCE
Before servicing the compressor make sure that:
• the main line ON/OFF switch is on «off».
• the pressure switch or the line switch is on «off».
• there is no pressure in the air tank .
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