RANGER 30 & 60 AIR COMPRESSOR OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 0503
COMPRESSOR No. Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Qty Part No. Head Bolt 4 After Cooler 1 Cylinder Head 1 Filter Unit 1 Head Gasket (Upper) 1 Valve Block 1 Screw 2 O-Ring 1 Head Gasket (Lower) 1 Screw 2 Cylinder Block 1 O-Ring 1 Piston Ring set 1 Piston 1 Gudgoen Pin 1 Circlip 2 Piston Assy compl. 1 Con-Rod 1 Washer 1 Capacitor 1 No.
Thank you for purchasing this Ranger Air Compressor which is available in two configurations - RANGER 30, fitted with a 24 litre air receiver and RANGER 60, fitted with a 50 litre receiver. COMPRESSOR Before attempting to operate the machine, please read this leaflet thoroughly and carefully follow the instructions given. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can also look forward to the compressor giving you long and satisfactory service.
RANGER 60 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with their operation and use. Exercising respect and caution will considerably lessen the risk of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked, or ignored, personal injury to the operator, or damage to property may result.
RANGER 30 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Connect the mains lead to a standard, 230 Volt (50Hz) electrical supply through an approved 13 amp BS 1363 plug, or a suitably fused isolator switch.
PREPARATION FOR USE SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: All numbered items throughout this manual refer to the parts list item number on Pages 12 - 15 Fig.1 Rotational Speed .................................................. 2850 rpm 1. Max. Pressure ........................................................ 10 bar 2. 3. Remove the plastic travel plug from the oil filler hole, on the top of the crank case, and insert the dipstick (see Fig. 7 - page 9). Air Displacement ..............................................
NOTE: Should the motor fail to start immediately, it is probable that the air receiver is already full of air. Check the tank pressure gauge (see fig. 2). If you release air, by opening air outlet tap, the motor will start automatically once the cut-in pressure is reached. FAULT FINDING PROBLEM The compressor stops and will not start again. The compressor does not reach the set pressure and overheats easily. PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Blown fuse Check the electrical connections.
bolts and motor housing screws and if any have worked loose retighten to 8.8Nm max., SHUTTING DOWN THE COMPRESSOR 1. 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. 2. 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.
