HERKULES 50/8/3 Instructions De Service page 13

Anleitung_50-8-3_SPK7 04.09.2006
1 Filter
2 Oil filter plug
3 Oil drain plug
4 sight-glass
6
● Cleaning the intake filter
The intake filter prevents dust and dirt being
drawn into the machine. This filter has to be
cleaned at intervals of no longer than 300
operating hours. A clogged intake filter has a
considerable negative effect on the compressor's
power.
The filter can be removed as shown in Figure 3.
Wash out the filter with petroleum ether and
reinsert.
Caution! Wait until the compressor has
cooled completely!
Risk of burns!
Setting the pressure switch
The pressure switch is set at the factory.
Switch-on pressure 5 bar
Switch-off pressure 8 bar
Possible causes of machine failure
Overloading of the motor and hence triggering of the
overload circuit-breaker may result from:
● An excessively high mains voltage
● Excessively high ambient temperatures and an
insufficient air supply
● Defective compressor valves or a leaking non-
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return valve
● A low level of oil, sluggish connecting rod
bearings
Leave a.c. motors enough time to cool off before
switching on again. Avoid touching hot components
and pipe lines.
Ordering replacement parts
Please quote the following data when ordering
replacement parts:
Type of machine
Article number of the machine
Identification number of the machine
Replacement part number of the part required
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