Axminster AWC10HP User manual

AWC10HP
Air Compressor
Direct drive, oil lubricated, ducted air cooled, portable compressor
A small, direct drive, oil lubricated, ducted air cooled, portable compressor. Great in the
workshop or around the home for low volume air tools such as air staplers and nailers,
air brush painting, occasional tyre inflation etc. Quite a robust little unit with a cast iron
cylinder for long life.Twin pressure gauges
monitor receiver and output pressures.
Supplied with four rubber feet, top grab
handle for easy mobility, output pressure
control valve and a 1/4” BSP female quick
release fitting.
Axminster Tool Centre,
Unit 10 Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon EX13 5PH
www.axminster.co.uk

Index of Contents
Declaration of Conformity
02
Page No
Index of Contents............................................................................................................................................................................................. 02
Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................................................................................................. 02
What’s Included................................................................................................................................................................................................. 03
Safety Precautions............................................................................................................................................................................................ 03
Specifications (AWC10HP Air Compressor)............................................................................................................................................. 04
Assembly Instructions...............................................................................................................................................................................04-05
Illustration and Parts Description of Air Compressor............................................................................................................. 05-06-07
Operating Instructions....................................................................................................................................................................................08
Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................................................................................09
Parts Breakdown............................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Parts List.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Wiring Diagram................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Trouble Shooting.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Copied from CE Certificate
The undersigned, authorised by T. Fuhrmann
Manufactured by Qingdao D&D Electromechanical
Technologies Co., Ltd. 23rd FL., D&D Fortune Center
No. 182-6 Haier Road Qingdao, Shandong 266000
P.R. China.
Model number
RAC106B Air Compressor
manufactured by Qingdao D&D Electromechanical
Technologies Co., Ltd. is in compliance with the standards
determined in the following Council Directive.
EC Council Directive 2006/42/EC
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
Warning
The symbols below advise that you follow the correct
safety procedures when using this machine.
Dust mask
should be worn
Ear protection
should be worn
Eye protection
should be worn
Fully read manual
and safety instructions
before use
HAZARD
Motor gets hot

What’s Included
03
Safety Precautions
Good Working Practices/Safety
The following suggestions will enable you to observe good working practices, keep yourself and fellow workers
safe and maintain your tools and equipment in good working order.
WARNING!! KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT OF THE REACH OF YOUNG
CHILDREN
Air Powered Tools
1. Always perform pre-operation checks before
starting up the compressor.
2. Never leave inflammable objects or materials near
to the compressor.
3. Always check oil level before using the
compressor.
4. The cylinder, cylinder head and delivery pipe
become hot during use. Do not touch these items
while the compressor is running. Allow to cool
thoroughly after shut-down before handling.
5. Do not operate above the maximum working
pressure of 115 psi (7.8 bar).
6. Avoid using the compressor with an extension
cable; this may reduce the supply voltage and make
the motor overheat.
7. Switch the compressor on and off by using the
pressure switch knob (Fig 3); only switch off at the
mains in case of emergency.
8. Drain water from tank every day.
9. If the compressor shuts down through overload or
overheating check the reason for the shut-down
before re-starting.
10. Do not adjust the tank pressure switch without
reference to Axminster Power Tool Service
Department.
11. Do not remove parts from the compressor whilst
it is running.
12. Do not operate the compressor with protective
covers removed or damaged.
13. When spray painting always work in a well
ventilated area and never close to open flames.
14. Never direct a jet of compressed air towards
people or animals. Keep children and animals away
from the compressor.
15. Do not use on an inclined surface.
16. Only use in ambient temperatures between –40˚C
and +70˚C.
17. Only operate on 230 volt supply and with
maximum fuse rating of 13 amps.
Quantity Item Model Number
1 off: Air Compressor 4 off Small Washers (D) RAC106B
1 off Bottle of oil 4 off M6 Spring Washers (E)
4 off Rubber Feet (A) 4 off M6 Nuts (F)
4 off M6x25mm Bolts (B) 1 off Filter (G)
4 off M6 Large Washers (C) 1 off Instruction Manual

04
Remove the compressor from the packaging and check
for damage or missing parts. Report any problems to
Axminster Power Tool Centre’s Customer Services
Department. Fit the rubber feet, air filter and quick
release coupling. (see instructions below) Remove the
oil filler plug (See fig 2) and fill with a good quality
compressor oil, (see our catalogue) until the level is in
line with the circle marked on the oil level indicator.
(See page 05) The compressor is now ready for use.
Specification (AWC10HP Air Compressor)
Assembly Instructions
Code 501083
Rating Light Trade
Power 750W
Free Air Delivered @40psi - 3.5cfm, @ 90psi - 2.4cfm
Max Pressure 115psi
Noise Level at 3 meters 70dB
Receiver Volume 6 litres
Oil Capacity 100ml
Supply Requirements 230V
Overall L x W x H 515 x 240 x 465mm
Weight 14.5kg
Fitting the wheels
Fitting the air filter
G
D
E
C
A
F
B
Use 10mm spanners to tighten the assembly
Un-clip the filter container, place the filter (G) inside and
reattach the container.

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Assembly Instructions
Illustration and Parts Description of Air Compressor
Oil level indicator
Pressure relief valve
Pressure regulator adjuster
Tank pressure gauge (A) & Outlet pressure gauge (B)
Oil drain plug
Fitting the quick release coupling
Wrap some PTFE tape (A) around the outlet thread and
screw on the 1/4" BSP female coupling (B) and, lightly
tighten with a spanner. (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN)
A
B
A
B
Closed
Open

06
Illustration and Parts Description of Air Compressor
Fig 1
Tank
On/Off switch
Handle
Wheel
Rubber foot
Motor cover
Cylinder
Pressure adjuster
Outlet pressure
gauge
Tank pressure
gauge
Pressure switch
Pressure
relief valve
Crankcase
Water drain valve

Illustration and Parts Description of Air Compressor
07
Quick release
coupling
Oil level
indicator and
drain plug
Air inlet filter
Filter
Motor vents
Pressure adjuster
Oil filler plug
Fig 2

Operating Instructions
08
The outlet air pressure can be regulated by rotating the
regulator knob clockwise to increase the pressure and
anticlockwise to reduce it. Do not leave the regulator
set at maximum setting unnecessarily; reduce the
setting by about two turns after finishing and then
re-set to the required pressure when starting work
again.
Connect the compressor to the mains supply and
switch on by pulling the on/off knob upwards. (See figs
3-4) Check that the compressor pressurises the tank
and shuts off when the maximum tank pressure is
reached.
The compressor is automatic in operation; the pressure
switch shuts the motor off when the maximum tank
pressure is reached and re-starts it when the pressure
drops below a pre-set level. The cut-in and cut-out
pressures are factory set and should not need to be
altered.
NOTE: It is advisable to fully drain the air from the
tank if the compressor is left unused overnight, this
will prevent the build-up of water in the tank.
Do not use dirty or non detergent oil.
Do not operate compressor in an ambient
temperature above 40˚C.
Do not operate in a badly ventilated area.
Keep the air filter clean.
Fig 3
Fig 4
Pull up for (ON)
Push down for (OFF)

Maintenance
09
Fig 5
Fig 6
Fig 7
Fig 8
Daily:
Drain water from tank. (See fig 5)
Weekly:
Check oil level and top-up if necessary. (See fig 6-8)
Monthly:
Un-clip and remove the air inlet filter outer casing and
clean the filter element with the following: (See fig 7)
(a) Compressed air.
(b) Wash in soapy water and left to dry.
Do not use the compressor without the air filter fitted.
Six Monthly:
Change the oil. With the oil still warm remove the oil
filler plug, place a suitable container under the drain
plug and drain the oil right out. Replace drain plug and
refill to the level mark on the sight glass (See figs 6-8).
Yearly:
(a) Replace the air filter element.
(b) Check and clean the air intake and delivery valves.
(c) Check the non return - valve and replace the seal
between the crankcase and cover if necessary.
When components are removed for servicing, take the
opportunity to fit new seals.
Note: (b) and (c) should be undertaken by a competent
service engineer.
Oil level indicator
Using a screwdriver un-clip
the air inlet filter cover

Parts Breakdown
10

Parts List
Wiring Diagram
11

Tank pressure drops.
The pressure switch
valve leaks when the
compressor is
stopped
Leakage at
connections
or joints.
Non-return valve seal
dirty or defective
Set the compressor to maximum pressure.
Switch off and brush a soapy water solution
onto all connections and joints. Look for
bubbles.Tighten connections or joints where
leakage is visible.
Release any air in tank. Remove non-return valve
seal. If necessary, replace the seal. Re-assemble
Press the reset button on the current over-load
and wait for a minute. The motor will run when
it has cooled
Wait for compressor to cool down. Disassemble
the head and replace any broken components.
Carefully clean all sealing surfaces before
re-assembling
Stop the compressor and contact Axminster
Tool Centre
Stop the compressor quickly. Release any air in
tank and replace the pressure switch
Contact Axminster Tool Centre
Bad electrical
connections
Motor winding burnt
out
Compressor head
gasket blown or valve
broken
Crank bearing failure
Pressure switch failure
Current over-load
protector or over-heat
protector has
activated.
Check the connections. Clean and tighten as
necessary
The compressor
does not reach the
set pressure and
overheats
The compressor is
noisy. Repetitive
metallic clanking
The compressor
stops and will not
start again
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION
Trouble Shooting
12