Contimac SILENT COMPACT User manual

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MANUAL - HANDLEIDING
- MANUEL
SILENT COMPACT
SKU: 25405
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Contents
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE MANUAL.......................................................................................2
ADDRESSEES.................................................................................................................................3
SAFETY WARNINGS....................................................................................................................4
MACHINE USE..............................................................................................................................6
CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 11
EMERGENCY STOP....................................................................................................................12
MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................................................12
TROUBLE – CAUSES – TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................14
PACKAGING...............................................................................................................................16
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................17
RESERVED RIGHTS......................................................................................................................17
CUSTOMER SERVICE.................................................................................................................17
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE MANUAL
Before using the machine, the authorized operators must read and understand this
manual in all its parts. This manual of “use and maintenance instructions” was drawnup
according to the provisions foreseen by the “MachineryDirective” 2006/42/EC in
order to assume an easy and correctcomprehension of the contents handled by the authori-
sedoperators. Therefore, it must always be placed, well guardedand preserved, near the the
machine.
This manual is integral part of the machine and must be preserved for future reference until dis-
posal of the same. This manual must always be available for the charged operators and has to
be placed well stored and preserved near to the machine.
The manufacturer cannot be made liable fordamages to persons, ani-
mals and things, due to the inobservance of the standards and of the
instructions described in this manual.
The manual has compulsorily to be delivered togetherwith the machine,
in case this latter is transferred to another user.
This manual meets the state of art when the machine is traded and can-
not be considered improper just because following to new experiences
it can then be updated.
In case of loss or wear of the manual, equest a newcopy from the ma-
nufacturer or authorised dealer specifying the model of the machine
and the revision quoted on the cover.

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ADDRESSEES
This technical manual is destined exclusively to authorised operators charged with the use and
maintenance of the machine according to the specific technical and professional competences
required for the type of intervention involved. The symbols here below are placed at the begin-
ning of a paragraph and indicate the operator involved in the handed topic.
The authorised operators must perform on the machine only the inter-
ventions of their specific competence. Before performing any interven-
tion on the machine, the authorised operators must make sure they are
in full possession of their physical and psychological abilities in order to
assure at any time the respect of the safety conditions.
CHARGED OPERATOR: This is an operator being at least 18 years old (private user or
worker), who, in compliance with the provisions of the laws in force in the country of
use on safety and health in work places, can perform exclusively the switching-on, use
and switching-off of the machine in full observance of the instructors container in the manual,
being equipped with the personal protection equipment.
MECHANICAL / PNEUMATIC MAINTENANCE ENGINEER: This is the trained tech-
nical engineer qualified to perform exclusively interventions on the mechanical /
pneumatic parts in order to carry out adjustment, maintenance and/or repair proce-
dures even with disabled protections in full observance of the instructions contained in this ma-
nual or in any other specific document exclusively supplied by the manufacturer, being equip-
ped with the personal protection equipment.
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER: This is a trained technical engineer quali-
fied to perform intervention exclusively on electrical devices in order to carry out ad-
justment, maintenance and or repair procedures also with live voltage and with disab-
led protections in full observance of the instructions contained in this manual or in another
specific documents exclusively supplied by the manufacturer, being equipped with the personal
protection equipment.
COMPANY SAFERY MANAGER: This is a qualified technical engineer, appointed by
the employer (in case the machine is used in a company), meeting the technical and
professional requirements foreseen by the regulators in force concerning the safety and
health of workers in the place of work.
MANUFACTURER’S TECHNICAL ENGINEER: This is a qualified technical engineer
supplied by the manufacturer and/or authorized dealer to perform the required tech-

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nical assistance, as well as interventions of routine and supplementary maintenance and/or
procedures not described in this manual requiring a specific knowledge of the machine, being
equipped with the personal protection equipment.
SAFETY WARNINGS
APPLIED SAFETY DEVICES
1.SAFETY VALVE: this is a certified safety valve (calibrated on 10,5 bar), installed on the pneu-
matic plant under the pressure switch. It is used to discharge the overpressure of the plant, when
the pressure switch does not work due to possible malfunctions. The tripping of the safety valve
obliges the operator to switch off the machine and require the intervention of the maintenance
technical engineers.
2.PRESSURE SWITCH: this is an elector-pneumatic device (calibrated on min. 7 bar and max.
10 bar) installed on the pneumatic plant. It is used to command the automatic start of the ma-
chine, when the operation pressure falls under 7 bar, as well as the automatic stop when the
operation pressure reaches 10 bars.
3.FIXED PROTECTION GRATING OF THE COOLING FAN : This is affixed protection made
up of a grating in plastic material fastened by screws to the base of the bi-cylindrical pumping
assembly. It is used to avoid accidental contact with the moving cooling fan.
4.RESTORABLE THERMAL SWITCH: this is a thermal protection installed on the electric plant,
stopping the electric motor in case of current overload and/or short-circuit. The restoration can
be performed by the related push-button.
5.TANK PRESSURE GAUGE: this is a measuring device installed on the machine tank. It displays
the compressed air pressure present within the tank.
6.PRESSURE GAUGE AT OUTPUT: this is a measuring device installed on the machine pneu-
matic plant upstream of the fast air outlet tap. It displays the output pressure, which is adjustable
through the proper pressure regulator (0 ÷ 10 bar).
It is strictly forbidden to tamper, disconnect and/or remove any safety
device existing in the machine.
It is strictly forbidden to replace any safety device or any of their com-
ponents with not original spare parts.
It is compulsory to constantly check the correct operation of all safety
devices installed on the machine.
It is compulsory to immediately replace any safety device malfunctio-
ning and/or being damaged.

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SAFETY MARKING
The safety marking used is represented by an adhesive label, applied on the outside of the
machine. Meaning of the signals:
Hazard: Power supply Hazard: Automatic start Hazard: High temperature
bar
0
Read the instructions compulsorily It is compulsory to disconnect power
supply
It is compulsory to protect the
hearing
It is compulsory to keep the safety signal well clean to ensure their
good visibility.
It is absolutely forbidden to remove and/or damage the safety signals
applied to the machine.
It is compulsory to replace the safety signals worn out requesting to the
manufacturer and/or authorized dealer.
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE)
The authorized operators are not allowed to wear cloths and accesso-
ries that may be entangled in the machine.
It is compulsory to use the ppe foreseen by the manufacturer.
The authorized operators must compulsorily use the ppe foreseen by
the manudacturers of the tools used and according to the processing
type.
SIGNAL COMPULSORY PPE TYPE OF USE
Hand Protection
(Heat protecting gloves)
In case maintenance interventions are
required without waiting that the electric
motor and the bi-cylindrical pumping
element cool down.
Hearing Protection
(Ear muff) During all processing phases.

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Foot protection
(Footwear with reinforced
cap)
During machine transport
RESIDUAL RISKS
The authorized operators shall be aware that even though the manufacturer has adopted all
possible technical manufacturing precautions to make the machine safe, there is still a potential
residual risk.
RESIDUAL RISK Hazard of burning by accidental contact with the bi-cylindrical
pumping assembly and the electric motor.
EXPOSURE FREQUENCY
Low and accidental. There can be exposure if the operator decides
to perform voluntary a wrong action, forbidden and not reasona-
bly foreseeable.
DAMAGE RELEVANCE Light lesions (usually reversible).
DAMAGE RELEVANCE Safety sings. / Obligation of use of the personal protection equip-
ment (PPE) and/ or wait until the machine has cooled.
MACHINE USE
DESTINATION OF USE
FIELD OF USE
Industrial, raft and civil sector.
PLACE OF USE
Indoor or outdoor (provided that it is not subject to atmospheric agents) sufficiently lighted,
ventilated, with ambient air temperature and humidity values complying, suitable in compliance
with the law provision in force in the country of use on safety and health in the places of work.
The machine has to lean on a surface assuring its stability with reference to its weight and its
overall dimensions.
CAUTION IT IS COMPULSORY TO KEEP THE MACHINE OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILD-
REN.
FORESEEN USE
Air compression (without oil) for the use of suitable pneumatic tools complying with the regula-
tions in force. (ex: guns for blowing, inflation, washing, painting or sandblasting; screwers; spot
welders, riveters or greasers).
OPERATORS CHARGED WITH THE USE
An authorized operator meeting the professional requirements described.

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USE LIMITS
This machine was designed and produced exclusively for the intended use described above,
any other use and operation is therefore absolutely forbidden in order to assure in every mo-
ment the safety of the charged operators, as well as the efficiency of machine itself.
COMMAND DEVICES
They are shown
1. Power supply cable
2. Pressure switch
3. “ON-OFF” switch
4. Pressure regulator at output
5. Fast air outlet tape
6. Pressure gauge at output
7. Tank pressure gauge
It is strictly forbidden to commission the machine in environments with
potentially explosive atmosphere and/or in presence of combustible
dusts (ex: wood dusts, flours, sugars and middlings).

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Limitations in use: it is strictly forbidden to use the machine for improper
used, differing from the foreseen use (par.9). It is compulsory to keep
the machine out of the reach of children. During the use, it is compulsory
to verify that nonauthorized people do not get close to the machine. It
is strictly forbidden to use air tubes (extensions), fittings, and tools not
suitable and/or not complying with the regulations in force. It is strictly
forbidden to life the machine with cranes and/or fork lift trucks. It is
strictly forbidden to direct compressed air jets against persons, animals
and things. It is strictly forbidden to use the machine to transport and/
or lift persons, animals and things. It is strictly forbidden to get on the
machine. It is strictly forbidden to tow the machine by any means and/
or vehicle whatsoever. It is strictly forbidden to move the machine ma-
nually on upwards and/or downwards slopes with hazardous grade.
Hazard of burning by accidental contact with the bi-cylindrical pum-
ping assembly and the electric motor. Caution! There is a residual risk.
CHECKS BEFORE SWITCHING ON
Before switching-on of the machine, the authorized operators must
compulsory perform the following checks.
1. Make sure that there are not any non-authorized persons close to the machine.
2. Make sure that the safety devices are integral and properly installed and working .
3. Make sure that the machine is properly positioned .
4. Make sure that the “ON-OFF” switch or selector is positioned on “OFF (0)”.
5. Make sure that the condensate drain valve is closed .
6. Use the compulsory personal protection devices (PPE) .
7. Make sure that you have read and understood the “Use and Maintenance Instructions ” in
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MACHINE SWITCHING ON
The authorized operators can switch on the machine only after having
compulsorly performed the checks described. Before using this machi-
ne, the authorized operators must read and understand this manual in
all its part. During the use, it is compulsory to verify that nonauthorized
people do not get close to the machine. The authorized operators are
not allowed to let the machine unattended during operation and main-
tenace interventions. Hazard of burning by accidental contact with the
bi-cylindrical pumping assembly and the electric motor. Caution! There
is a residual risk. The manufacturer declines all liability for damages to
persons, animals and things, due to the inobservance of the standards
and warnings described in this manual. The manufacturer declines all
liability on the final result of the processing given that it depends ex-
pends exclusively on the type of tool used and on the professional skils
of the authorized operators
1. Connect the machine to the mains by inserting the power sup-
ply plug in the proper outlet;
2. Switch on the machine by pulling the “ON-OFF” switch in pos.
“ON (I)” (the machine works until the max. operation pressure of
10 bar is reached, then it stops automatically);
3. Adjust pressure at output using the proper regulator, according
to the used tool and to the type of processing. Check pressure in
the proper pressure gauge ;
It is forbidden to screw the pressure regulator at output. Beyond the end
of stroke, in order to avoid damaging the membrane.

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4. Connect the tool to the air tube (extension);
5. Connect the air tube (extension) to the fast air outlet tap of the
machine;
It is strictly forbidden to use air tubes (extensions), fittings, and tools
not suitable and/or not complying with the regulations in force. It is
compulsory to use air tubes (extensions), fittings, and tools, complying
with the provisions contained in the use and maintenance instructions
supplied by the related manufacturers.
6. Perform the processing (the machine restarts automatically
when the operation pressure falls under 7 bar);
7. Once the processing has ended, switch off the machine as de-
scribed.
MACHINE SWITCHING OFF
bar
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At the end of the work cycle, switch off the machine as follows:
1. Switch off the machine by pressing the “ON-OFF” switch on pos. “OFF (0)”;
2. Disconnect the machine from the mains by removing the power supply plug
from the proper outlet;
3. Disconnect the tool from the air tube (extension);
4. Disconnect the air tube (extension) from the fast air outlet tap of the machine;
5. Drain the condensate from the tank only in case of work cycle end.
RESTORABLE THERMAL PROTECTION TRIPPING
bar
0
Should a current overload and/or short-circuit occur in the electric plant of
the machine, the restorable thermal switch trips stopping the electric motor. To
reset the restorable thermal switch, proceed as follows;
1. Press the “ON-OFF” switch on pos. “OFF (0)”;
2. Press the restorable thermal push-button;
3. Before restarting the machine wait some minutes.
Should the machine, after having performed the rest, not switch on, the
charged operator must compulsory seek the intervention of the mainte-
nance technical engineers and/or of the authorized dealer.