READ FULLY THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS COMPRESSOR Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your SIP belt driven compressor. These compressors have been designed and manufactured to the highest standards and has been tested according to European Standards for a safe and trouble free operation.
Standard Components Motor Provides the power to turn the pump unit via the fly wheel. Compresses the air to the desired pressure. Pump Unit: Receiver: Air storage providing pulsation free air on demand. Pressure Switch: Monitors the air pressure in the receiver and starts and stops the compressor automatically Receiver pressure gauge: Indicates Air pressure in the receiver.
Installation Your compressor arrives assembled and works tested, ready for installation and connection to your mains supply. On some models wheel mounting kits are supplied separately. FOUNDATIONS: Belt Drive air compressors are supplied either static or wheel mounted. The static models require good ground conditions and must be mounted to the correct type and size of anti vibration pads.
Installation continued… THREE PHASE MACHINES: Units up to 7.5HP should be connected through a suitable fused isolator, using HRC fuse cartridges. Units 10HP and above are fitted with an automatic control box. The control box must be wall mounted. All units must be connected through a fused isolator, details of which are given below.
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Installation continued… BEFORE STARTING CHECK: That the compressor is correctly installed and that the supply voltage is correct and all fuses are correctly rated and intact. Also, that all maintenance checks have been carried out and the contents of this manual have been read and fully understood, by all appropriate persons.
1. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS: The following checks must be carried out BEFORE STARTING YOUR UNIT. a. Engine oil level - See engine owner’s manual for oil type. b. Compressor oil level - use SIP Compressor Oil. 2. STARTING: Follow the engine owner’s manual.
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Engine Driven Compressors 4. AUTOMATIC AIR BLOW OFF/NON RETURN VALVE: The machine is fitted with an automatic air blow off valve. When the pressure in the receiver reaches the preset maximum pressure the air blow off valve automatically transfers any further air to the atmosphere through a small silencer. The machine is left running in a virtually unloaded condition.
Followed be a further oil change 50 hours running or one week whichever is sooner. Spare part lists and exploded drawings are available from your local distributors or by calling the SIP technical support desk. All warranty claims must be accompanied by proof of purchase.
Scheduled Maintenance Regular maintenance will ensure maximum efficiency for the longest period. DAILY 0il - check the crankcase oil level, and top up with oil if required. Use SIP compressor oil. Investigate high oil consumption; this indicates a possible pump problem.
Safety DO NOT: Use compressed air for cleaning clothing. Apply compressed air directly onto the skin Use compressed air for breathing apparatus or charging breathing air cylinders, unless the air has been filtered using filters designed specifically for this purpose. Use an open-air line, this will cause ‘whip’...
Oil Level too high. 10. Oil level too low. 11. Incorrect oil being used. Try SIP Compressor oil. 12. Extremely light duty use, or located in damp environment. 13. Check for good connections and voltages at motor terminals and starter box.
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