Things You Should Know; Start-Up And Use - Bauhaus Herkules Pro-Line B2800B/3M/90 Manual De Instrucciones

1. PRECAUTIONS
These compressors are not suitable for outdoor use.
THINGS TO DO
• The compressor must be used in a suitable environment (well ventilated
with an ambient temperature of between +5°C and +40°C) and never in
places affected by dust, acids, vapors, explosive or flammable gases.
• Always maintain a safety distance of at least 4 meters between the compressor
and the work area.
• Any coloring of the belt guards of the compressor during painting operations
indicates that the distance is too short.
• Insert the plug of the electric cable in a socket of suitable shape, voltage and
frequency complying with current regulations.
• For 3-phase versions, have the plug fitted by a qualified electrician according
to local regulations. When starting the compressor for the first time, check the
correct direction of rotation and that this matches the direction indicated by
the arrow on the belt guard (versions with plastic protection) or on the motor
(versions with metal protection).
• Use extension cables with a maximum length of 5 meters and of suitable
cross-section.
• The use of extension cables of different length and also of adapters and multiple
sockets should be avoided.
• Always use the switch of the pressure switch to switch off the compressor
or use the switch of the electric panel for models equipped with this. Never
switch off the compressor by pulling out the plug in order to avoid restart with
pressure in the head.
• Always use the handle to move the compressor.
• When operating, the compressor must be placed on a stable, horizontal surface
to guarantee correct lubrication.
• Position the compressor at least 50 cm from the wall to permit optimal circulation
of fresh air and to guarantee correct cooling.
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THINGS TO DO
• Never direct the jet of air towards persons, animals or your body. (Always wear
safety g oggles to p rotect y our e yes f rom fl ying o bjects t hat m ay b e l ifted b y t he j et).
• Never direct the jet of liquids sprayed by tools connected to the compressor
towards the compressor.
• Never use the appliance in your bare feet or with wet hands or feet.
• Never pull the power cable to pull the plug out of the socket or to move the
compressor.
• Never leave the appliance exposed to adverse weather conditions (rain,
sun, fog, snow).
• Never transport the compressor with the reservoir pressurized.
• Never weld or machine the reservoir. In the case of faults or corrosion, replace
it completely.
• Never allow inexpert persons to use the compressor. Keep children and animals
away from the work area.
• This a ppliance i s n ot i ntended f or u se b y p ersons ( including c hildren) w ith r educed
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• This a ppliance i s n ot i ntended f or u se b y p ersons ( including c hildren) w ith r educed
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

2. START-UP AND USE

• Fit the supplied wheels as shown in figures 19 and 20. For versions with fixed
feet, assemble the vibration-dampers if furnished (fig. 21).
• Check for correspondence between the compressor plate data with the actual
specifications of the electrical system. A variation of ± 10% with respect of the
rated value is allowed.
Preserve this handbook for future reference
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Never position flammable or nylon or fabric articles close to and/or on the
compressor.
• Never clean the compressor with flammable liquids or solvents. Clean with a
damp cloth only, after making sure that you have unplugged the compressor.
• The compressor is designed only to compress air and must not be used for
any other type of gas.
• The compressed air produced by the compressor cannot not be used for
pharmaceutical, food or hospital purposes except after particular treatments.
It is not suitable for filling the air bottles of scuba divers.
• Never use the compressor without guards (belt guard) and never touch
moving parts.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

• To avoid overheating of the electric motor, this compressor is designed
for intermittent operation as indicated on the dataplate (for example, S3-
50 means 5 minutes ON and 5 minutes OFF). In the case of overheating, the
thermal cutout of the motor trips, automatically cutting off the power when the
temperature is too high due to excess current take-off.
• To facilitate machine restart, it is important not only to carry out the
operations indicated but also to set the button of the pressure switch,
returning this to the OFF position and then ON again (figures 1a-1b).
• On single-phase versions, press the reset button on the terminal box of the
motor (fig. 2).
• On 3-phase versions, operate manually on the button of the pressure switch,
returning this to the ON position, or press the button of the thermal cutout inside
the box of the electric panel (figures 3a-3b-3c).
• The single-phase versions are fitted with a pressure switch equipped with a
delayed closing air vent valve (or with a valve located on the check valve) that
facilitates motor start-up; therefore a few-second jet of air from this, with the
reservoir empty, is to be considered normal.
• To guarantee machine safety, all the compressors are fitted with a safety
valve that is activated in the case of failure of the pressure switch (fig. 4a-4b).
• All two-stage compressors are equipped with safety valves on the air delivery
manifold to the reservoir and on the connection hose between the low
and high pressure located on the head. These are activated in the case of
malfunctioning (fig. 5).
The safety valve is set to avoid over-pressurization of the air tanks. This valve is
factory pre-set and will not function unless tank pressure reaches this pressure.
Do not attempt to adjust or eliminate this safety device.
Any adjustments to this valve could cause serious injury. If this device requires
service or maintenance, see an Authorized Service Center.
• The red notch on the pressure gauge refers to the maximum operating pressure
of the tank. It does not refer to the adjusted pressure.
• When connecting an air-powered tool to a hose of compressed air supplied
by the compressor, interruption of the flow of air from the hose is compulsory.
• Use of the compressed air for the various purposes envisaged (inflation, air-
powered t ools, p ainting, w ashing w ith w ater-based d etergents o nly, e tc.) r equires
knowledge of and compliance with the rules established for each individual use.
• Please check that the air consumption and the maximum working pressure of
the pneumatic tool and connection pipes (with the compressor) to be used,
are compatible with the pressure set on the pressure regulator and with the
amount of air supplied by the compressor.
• Supply hoses at pressures above 7 bar should be equipped with a safety
cable (e.g. a wire rope).
• Insert the power plug in a suitable socket checking that the button of the
pressure switch located on the compressor is in the "O" (OFF) position
(figures 6a-6b-6c-6d).
• For the 3-phase versions, connect the plug to a panel protected by suitable fuses.
• For the versions fitted with electric panel ("Tandem" control units or delta/star
starters) have installation and connections (to the motor, to the pressure switch
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