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Clarke RANGER 60 air Operating & Maintenance Instructions

SHUTTING DOWN THE COMPRESSOR

The Pressure Switch is provided with an ON/OFF switch (See Fig. 2) which,

when pushed down to the 'OFF' (0) position, cuts off the motor.

Always use this switch to shut down the compressor. NEVER USE THE MAINS

SWITCH TO STOP MOTOR.

Close the air outlet tap and trigger the equipment (spraygun, air tool etc)

to release air from the air hose before disconnecting the hose from the

machine.

Before transporting your compressor or when leaving overnight, expel all air

from the receiver by opening drain valve (52).

Note: The Ranger 60 incorporates a Regulator/Filter which automatically allows

any condensate to drain off when pressure in the reservoir is completely

relieved. Water may also be drained off when the system is under pressure. The

method of operation is shown in Fig 4.

Turn the knob, at the

base of the filter

bowl, to the right to

lock it, to the left to

unlock.

In the 'unlocked'

position, condensate

will automatically

drain when the

pressure in the system

is near zero.

MAINTENANCE

A. DAILY

1. Check the oil level before you start and

top-up if necessary - (use Clarke

International compressor oil).

Drain any condensate that may have

accumulated in the receiver by

unscrewing the drain plug underneath

the air receiver (fig. 5).

B. PERIODICALLY

1. After the first 5 hours of running the

compressor, check the cylinder head

Fig. 4

To blow off

condensate when

the system is

pressurised, push the

knob up when it is in

its unlocked position.

Fig. 5

bolts and motor housing screws and if

any have worked loose retighten to

8.8Nm max.,

2. Every 50 hours (more frequently if used in

a dusty environment), clean the air

intake filter, by carefully prising the filter

from the head, opening the bottom flap

and withdrawing the sponge element

from inside (see fig 6).

Clean the sponge and the inner housing.

If necessary, the sponge filter may be

gently washed in warm soapy water, rinsed and allowed to dry thoroughly

before refitting.

If any part of the filter is damaged then you should obtain a replacement.

3. After the first 100 hours use, replace the oil completely using Clarke

international compressor oil. Thereafter, replace the oil completely after every

500 hours of operation or every 6 months.

To empty the oil from the machine,

remove the drain plug from the

crankcase cover (see fig. 7).

Every 500 hours of operation or every 6

months

clean all the external parts of

the compressor.

( This cleaning makes the cooling

process more efficient and prolongs

the life of the machine ).

Check and clean the inlet and

outlet valves

Examine the non-return valve

and replace the gasket if

necessary (fig. 8)

In the event of an air leak follow

the procedure below:

Load compressor to maximum pressure

Unplug the compressor

With a brush and soapy water wet all 'screwed' air connections

Any leaks will show through the formation of air bubbles.

NEVER UNSCREW A CONNECTION WHILST THE AIR RECEIVER IS UNDER PRESSURE.

ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE TANK HAS FIRST BEEN EMPTIED

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

Parts List item No. 59

WARNING