Greencut FA30100 User manual

AIR COMPRESSOR
FA30100
FA65120
FA15150
FA15150E (3 PHASE)
EN Operating instructions
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READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USE THE PRODUCT󴖦
Hearing protection must be worn
Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with household
waste.Please r ecycle w here f acilities exist.Check with y our local
authorities or retailer for recycling advice.

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Read the instruction manual before use the product
Hearing protection must be worn
Do not open the cook before the air hose is attached
Risk of high temperature
Risk of electric shock
Unit is remotely controlled and may start without warning

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read and understand all of the operating instructions, safety precautions and warnings in the Instruction
before operating or maintaining this compressor.
Most accidents that result from compressor operation and maintenance are caused by the failure to observe
basic safety rules or precautions.
An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potential hazardous situation before it occurs, and by
observing appropriate safety procedures.
Basic safety precautions are outlined in the “SAFETY” section of this Instruction Manual and in the sections
which contain the operation and maintenance instructions.
Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identified by WARNINGS on
the compressor and in this Instruction Manual.
Never use this compressor in a manner that has not been specifically recommended by manufacturer, unle
ss
you first confirm that the planned use will be safe for you and others.
MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS
WARNING: indicates a potential hazardous situations which , if ignored, could result in serious personal
injury.
CAUTION: indicates a hazardous situation which, if ignored, could result moderate personal injury or could
cause machine damage.
NOTE: emphasizes essential information
SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE COMPRESSOR
WARNING:
DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY COULD RESULT FROM IMPROPER OR UNSAFE USE OF
CO
MPRESSOR. TO AVOID THESE RISKS, FOLLOW THESE BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARNING

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. N
EVER TOUCH MOVING PARTS
Never p
lace your hands, fingers or other body parts near the compressorʼs moving parts.
2. N
EVER OPERATE WITHOUT ALL GUARDS IN PLACE
Never ope
rate this compressor without all guards or safety features in place and in proper working order. If
ma
intenance or servicing requires the removal of a guard or safety features，be sure to replace the guards
or s
afety feature before resuming operation of the compressor.
3.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION
Al
ways wear safety goggles or equivalent eye protection.
Compre
ssed air must never be aimed at anyone or any part of the body.
4. PRO
TECT YOURSELF AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK
Prevent bod
y contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes，radiators, ranges and refrigeration enclosure
s.
Never ope
rate the compressor in damp or wet locations.
5. DISC
ONNECT THE COMPRESSOR
Al
ways disconnect the compressor from the power source and remove the compressed air from the air tank
be
fore inspecting, maintaining, cleaning, replacing or checking any parts.
6.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING
Do n
ot carry the compressor while it is connected to its power source or when the air tank is filled with
compress
ed air. Be sure the knob of the pressure switch in the “OFF” position before connecting the
compress
or to its power source.
7. S
TORE COMPRESSOR PROPERLY
W
hen not in use, the compressor should be stored in dry place。Keep out of reach of children. Lock-out the
storag
e area.
8. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas invite injury. Clear all work areas of unnecessary tools, debris, furniture etc…

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9. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
Do n
ot let visitors contact compressor extension cord. All visitors should be kept safely away from work
ar
ea.
10.
DRESS PROPERLY
Do n
ot wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to
cont
ain long hair.
11
.DON’T ABUSE CORD
Never
yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heated oil and sharp edges.
12.
MAINTAIN COMPRESSOR WITH CARE
Follo
w instructions for lubricating. Inspect cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized
servic
e facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.
13.
OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS
W
hen compressor is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.
14.
STAY ALERT
Wa
tch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate compressor when you are tired.
Compre
ssor should never be used if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication that makes
yo
u drowsy.
15.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS AND AIR LEAK
Before
further use of the compressor, a guard or other part should be carefully checked to determine that it will
op
erate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
par
ts, breakage of parts, mounting, air leak, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or
ot
her part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless
ot
herwise indicated elsewhere in this Instruction Manual. Have defective pressure switches replaced by
au
thorized service center. Do not use compressor if switch does not turn it on and off.
16. HANDLE COMPRESSOR CORRECTLY
Operate the compressor according to the instructions provided herein. Never allow the compressor to b e
operated by children, individuals unfamiliar with its operation or unauthorized personnel.

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17. KEEP ALL SCREWS, BOLTS AND COVERS TIGHTLY IN PLACE
Keep
all screws, bolts, and plates tightly mounted. Check their conditions periodically.
18. KE
EP MOTOR AIR VENT CLEAN
Th
e motor air vent must be kept clean so that air can freely flow at all times. Check for dust build-up
fr
equently.
19.
OPERATE COMPRESSOR AT THE RATED VOLTAGE
Op
erate the compressor at voltages specified on their nameplates. If using the compressor at a higher voltag
e
th
an the rated voltage, it will result in abnormally fast motor revolution and may damage the unit and burn out
the mo
tor.
20. NE
VER USE A COMPRESSOR WHICH IS DEFECTIVE OR OPERATING ABNORMALLY
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f the compressor appears to be operating unusually, making strange noises, or otherwise appears defective,
stop
using it immediately and arrange for repairs by an authorized service center.
21.
DO NOT WIPE PLASTIC PARTS WITH SOLVENT
Solvents suc
h as gasoline, thinner, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, and alcohol may damage and crack plasti
c
pa
rts. Do not wipe them with such solvents. Wipe plastic parts with a soft cloth lightly dampened with soapy
wate
r and dry thoroughly.
22. US
E ONLY GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS
Repl
acement parts not original may void your warranty and can lead to malfunction and resulting injuries.
Ge
nuine parts are available from your dealer.
23.
DO NOT MODIFY THE COMPRESSOR
Do n
ot modify the compressor. Always contact the authorized service center any repairs. Unauthorized
mo
dification may not only impair the compressor performance, but also may result in accident or injury to
re
pair personnel who do not have the required knowledge and technical expertise to perform the repair
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24. TURN OFF THE PRESSURE SWITCH WHEN THE COMPRESSOR IS NOT USED
W
hen the compressor is not used, turn the knob of the pressures witch OFF, disconnect it from the power
source
and open the drain cock to discharge the compressed air from the air tank.
25. NE
VER TOUCH HOT SURFACE
To
reduce the risk of burns, do not touch tubes, heads, cylinder and motors.
26.
DO NOT DIRECT AIR STREAM AT BODY
Risk
of injury, do not direct air stream at persons or animals.
27.
DRAIN TANK
Drai
n tank daily or after 4 hours of use. Open drain fitting and tilt compressor to empty accumulated water
.
28.
DO NOT STOP COMPRESSOR BY PULLING OUT THE PLUG
Use t
he “AUTO/OFF” knob of pressure switch.
29. US
E ONLY RECOMMENDED AIR HANDLING PARTS
AC
CEPTABLE FOR PRESSURE NOT LESS THAN 125 PSI (8.6BAR)
Risk
of bursting. Use only recommended air handling parts acceptable for pressures not less than 125 PSI
(8
.6 bar).
REPL
ACEMENT PARTS
W
hen servicing use only identical replacement parts.
Repa
irs should be conducted only by authorized service center.
SAFETY – continued
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Th
is compressor should be grounded while in use to protect t the operator from electric shock. The
compresso
r is equipped with a three-conductor cord and three-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper
gr
ounding type receptacle.
Th
e green (or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the green (or
green and yellow) wire to a live terminal. The green-colored rigid ear, lug or the like extending from the
adapter must be connected to a permanent ground, such as a properly grounded outlet box.

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EXTENSION CORD
Use o
nly three-extension cords that have three-prong grounding type plugs and three-pole receptacles that
acce
pt the compressorʼs plug. Replace or repair damaged cord. Make sure your extension cord is in good
co
ndition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product
wi
ll draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
Ta
ble shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and name plate ampere rating. If in doubt, use
the
next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
Ta
b.1 SECTION VALID FOR A MAX LENGHT OF 20 mt single-phase
CV
kW 220/230V 110/120V
mm2 mm2
0.
75 – 1 0.65 – 0.7 1.5 2.5
1.5
1.1 2.5 4
2
1.5 2.5 4 –6
2.5
– 3 1.8 – 2.2 4 /
Th
e diameter of the extension cable of the 3-phase compressors must be in proportion to its length: see table
(t
ab 2)
Ta
b. 2 SECTION VALID FOR A MAX LENGHT OF 20 mt three-phase
CV
Kw 220/230V 380/400V
mm2 mm2
2 –
3 – 4 1.5 – 2.2 – 3 2.5 1.5
5.5
4 4 2
7.5
5.5 6 2.5
10
7.5 10 4
WARNING

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Avoid electrical shock hazard. Never use this compressor with a damaged or frayed electrical cord or
ex
tension cord. Inspect all electrical cords regularly. Never use in near water or in any environment where
elec
tric shock is possible
SA
VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND MAKE THEM AVAILABLE TO OTHER USERS OF THIS TOOL!
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
The information contained in this Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in the safe operation an
d
ma
intenance of the compressor .Some illustrations in this Instruction Manual may show details or attachmen
ts
that
differ from those on your own compressor.
INSTALLAT
ION
Remove
the compressor from its packing (fig.1), makes sure it is in perfect condition, checking if it was
da
maged during transport, and carry out the following operations. Fit the wheels and rubber tab on the
t
anks on which they are not already fitted, observing the instructions in fig.2. In case of infiatable wheels,
t
he maximum inflation pressure must be of 1,6 bar (24 PSI). Position the compressor on a flat surface or
w
ith a maximum permissible inclination of 10 (fig. 3), in a well aired place, protected against atmospheric
ag
ents and not in a place subject to explosion hazard . If the surface is inclined and smooth, check if the
compresso
r moves while in operation – if it does, secure the wheels with two wedges. If the surface is a
brac
ket or a shelf top, make sure it cannot fall, securing it in a suitable way. To ensure good ventilation and
effici
ent cooling, the compressorʼs belt guard must be at least 100 cm from any wall (fig. 4). Compressors
fitte
d on the tank, with fixed feet, should not be rigidly secured to the ground. In this case, we advise you to fit
4
anti-vibration supports.
USE INSTRUCTIONS
–
Take care to transport the compressor correctly, do not overturn it or lift it with hooks or ropes (fig. 5 - 6)
– Replace the plastic plug on the guard cover (fig .7 - 8) with the oil level stick (fig. 9) or with the relevant

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breather plug (fig. 10), supplied with the instructions booklet. Check oil level, consulting the reference marks
on t
he stick (fig. 9) or the oil level inspection window (fig. 11).
GB
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Si
ngle-phase compressors are supplied with an electrical cable and a two-pole+ earth plug. The
compress
or must be connected to a grounded power socket (fig.12).
Th
ree-phase compressors (L1+L2+L3+PE) must be installed by a special technician. Three-phase
compress
ors are supplied without a plug. Connect a plug, with screw-on grommet and securing collar (fig.13),
to t
he cable, consulting the table below.
HP
kW Power supply volt/ph Plug model
2 –
3 – 4 1.5 – 2.2 – 3 220/380/3
230/400/3 16A 3 pole + ground
5.5
– 7.5 – 10 4 – 5.5 – 7.5 220/380/3
230/400/3 32A 3 pole + ground
NOTE:
Compressors installed on the 500 lt tank, with capacity of HP7.5/55 kW and HP10/7.5 kW can be
su
pplied a star/triangle starting control unit, whereas the TANDEM (n. 2 pumping elements on the same tank)
re s
upplied with a timed control unit for staggered starting of the two umping elements.
Instal
lation instructions:
– Se
cure the control unit box on a wall or on a fixed support, and provide t with a power cable with plug, of a
diam
eter in proportion to its length.
– An
y damage caused by incorrect connections of the power line to he main automatically excludes warranty
of e
lectrical parts. To avoid connection errors, we advise you to contact a special technician.
IMPORTANT:
Never use t
he ground socket instead of the neutral wire. The ground connectio
n must be made to meet safety
stan
dards(EN 60204).The plug of the power cable must not be used as a switch, but must be fitted in a power
socket controlled by a suitable differential switch (thermal breaker).

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STARTING
Chec
k that the mains power matches that indicated on the electrical data-plate (fig.14) – the permissible
tolera
nce range is +/-5%. When first starting compressors operating on 3-phase voltage, check the rotation
direc
tion of the cooling fan by comparing it with the direction of the arrow on the belt guard or on the protective
hou
sing. Turn or press into position “0” (according to the type of pressure switch fitted on the appliance) the
k
nob located on the upper section (fig. 15).
Fit
the plug in the power socket (fig. 12 - 13) and start the compressor by turning the pressure switch knob into
positi
on “I”. The compressor is fully automatic, and is controlled by the pressure switch which stops it when
tank
pressure reaches maximum value and restarts it when it falls to minimum value. The pressure difference
be
tween maximum and minimum values is usually about 2 bar (29 PSI).
E.g.: the compress
or stops when it reaches 10bar (145 PSI – maximum operating pressure) and restarts
au
tomatically when the pressure inside the tank drops to 6 bar (87 PSI).
After connecting the compressor to the pow
er line, load it to maximum pressure and check exactly how the
ma
chine is operating.
NOTE:
The head/cylinder/delivery tube unit can reach
high
temperatures. Take care when working near these parts and do not touch them to avoid possible burns
(fig.
18 - 19).
IMPORT
ANT
Th
e motors of compressors are supplied with a manually resetting automatic amperometric thermal-breaker,
locat
ed outside the terminal board cover. When the breaker is tripped, wait for a few minutes and then reset the
br
eaker manually
(fig.
20).
AD
JUSTING OPERATING PRESSURE (fig. 23)
Yo
u do not have to use the maximum operating pressure at all times .On the contrary , the pneumatic tool
being used often requires less pressure. On compressors supplied with a pressure reducer, operating

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pressure must be correctly adjusted.
Relea
se the pressure reducer knob by pulling it up, adjust pressure to the required value by turning the knob
cloc
kwise to increase pressure and anti-clockwise to reduce it. When you have obtained optimum pressure,
loc
k the knob by pressing it downward (fig. 23). For pressure reducers equipped without a pressure gauge,
the
set pressure can be seen on the graduated scale located on the reducer body.
On pre
ssure reducers equipped with a pressure gauge, pressure can be seen on the gauge itself.
WA
RNING: Some pressure regulators do not have "push to lock", therefore simply turn the knob to adjust the
pres
sure.
MA
INTENANCE
Before attempting an
y maintenance jobs on the compressor, make sure of the following:
–
Master power switch in position “0”.
– Pre
ssure switch and the control unit switches all off, in position “0”.
– No
pressure in the air tank.
Ever
y 50 hours of duty: we advise you to dismantle the suction filter and clean the filtering element by blowing
compress
ed air on it (fig. 24).You are recommended to replace the filter element at least once if the
compress
or operates in a clean environment, but more frequently if in a dusty environment.
Th
e compressor generates condensate water which accumulates in the tank. The condensate in the tank
mu
st be drained at least once a week, by opening the drain tap (fig. 26) under the tank. Take care if there is
compress
ed air inside the cylinder, and water could flow out with considerable force. Recommended pressure:
1 –
2 bar. Condensate of compressors that are oil lubricated must not be drained into the sewer or dispersed
in the envir
onment as it contains oil.
OIL
CHANGES – TOPPING UP WITH OIL
Th
e compressor is filled with synthetic oil “SAE 5W50”.
We
recommend a full change of oil in the pumping element within the first 100 hours of duty.
Th
e soundproofing cabinet is to be taken off first in the Silent model(fig.29A).Unscrew the oil drain plug on the
housing cover, allow all the oil to flow out, and re-screw the plug (fig. 27 - 28).Pour oil into the upper hole of

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the housing cover (fig. 29 - 30) until it reaches the level indicated on the stick (fig. 9) or indicator (fig . 11) Pour
oil in
to the upper hole of the head (fig. 30) in belt assisted units designed for topping up in that area.
Once
a week: check oil level of the pumping element (fig. 11) and see if it needs topping up. For operation at
am
bient temperature in the range -5 C to -35 C, use “SAE 5W50” synthetic oil. The advantage o
f this
oil is that is does not lose its characteristics either in winter or summer.
Do n
ot drain used oil into the sewer or dispose of it in the environment.
OBSERVE THIS
TABLE FOR OIL CHANGES
TY
PE OF OIL HOURS OF DUTY
SY
NTHESIS ------------------------------- 500
Sy
nthetic oil:
(M
OBIL, SHELL, ESSO, BP or OTHERS) ------------ 300
Othe
r types of oil: mineral multigrade
SAE 15
W40 ------------------------------- 100
WHAT
TO DO IF SMALL MALFUNCTIONS OCCUR
Lo
ss of air in valve under pressure switch
Th
is trouble depends on poor tightness of the check valve – take the following action (fig. 31):
– Disc
harge all pressure from the tank
- Un
screw the hexagon-head of the valve (A)
- Ca
refully clean both the rubber disk (B) and its seat.
- Refi
t all parts accurately.
Ai
r losses
Th
ese can be caused by poor tightness of a union – check all unions, wetting them with soapy water.
Compre
ssor turns but does not load
Coax
ial compressors: (fig. 32)
- this
may be due to failure of the valves (C1 – C2) or of a seal (B1 –B2): replace the damaged part.
Pulley drive compressors: (fig. 33)
-this may be due to failure of the valves F1 and F2 or of
D2): replace the damaged part.
- Check if there is too much condensate water inside the tank.
Compressor no starting
If the compressor has trouble starting, check the following:
- Does mains power match that of the data-plate? (fig.14)
- Are power cable extensions of adequate diameter or length?
- Is the work environment too cold? (under0C)
- Is the thermal-breaker tripped? (fig. 20); in the silent series (fig. 21)
- Is there oil in the housing to ensure lubrication? (fig.11)
- Is power supplied to the electrical line? (sockets well connected, thermal- breaker, fuses in good condition).
Compressor not stopping
- If the compressor does not stop when maximum pressure is reached, the tank safety valve comes into
operation. To repair the valve, contact your nearest service centre.
IMPORTANT
- Do not on any account unscrew any connection while the tank is pressurized – always check if the tank is
pressure free.
- Do not drill holes, weld or purposely deform the compressed air tank.
- Do not do any jobs on the compressor unless you have disconnected the power plug.
- Temperature in operating ambient: 0 C +35 C.
- Do not aim jets of water or inflammable liquids on the compressor.
- Do not place inflammable objects near the compressor.
-During down-times, turn the pressure switch to position “0” (OFF).
- Never aim the air jet at people or animals (fig. 34)
- Do not transport the compressor while the tank is pressed.