TRADEair MCFRC230 User manual

Belt Driven Air Compressors
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION MANUAL
1,5kW to 15kW versions
ALUMINUM PUMP & SINGLE-PHASE RANGE
MCFRC230 2HP 050LT BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR
MCFRC231 2HP 100LT BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR
MCFRC232 3HP 100LT BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR
MCFRC233 3HP 150LT BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR
MCFRC234 3HP 200LT BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR
W-TYPE CAST IRON PUMP & THREE-PHASE RANGE
PE50300 5.5HP 270LT BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR
PE75300 7.5HP 270LT 2STAGE BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR
PE100300 .10HP 270LT 2STAGE BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR
PE100500 .10HP 500LT 2STAGE BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR
PE150500 .15HP 500LT 2STAGE BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR
W-TYPE CAST IRON PUMP & SINGLE-PHASE RANGE
MCFRC227 3HP 100LT BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR
MCFRC228 3HP 150LT BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR
MCFRC229 3HP 200LT BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR

Thank you for purchasing your TRADEair air compressor. This manual will assist you in the correct and efficient
operation of your air compressor system. Please pay special attention to the safety guidelines and maintenance
procedures to ensure a long and dependable life for your equipment.
Every attempt has been made to ensure the completeness and correctness of this manual, but due to continued
research, development and improvement on our products certain aspects of thismanual may deviate from the actual
product supplied. The design of our products is subject to change without notice.
Our company is available to offer telephonic support in the event of any conflict occurring between this manual and
the actual product supplied. Enquiries may be made during office hours on the following telephone number;
[phone].
The manufacture of this compressor is in accordance with the strict standards which have passed ISO 9001
Certification. The pressure vessel is manufactured to EN286-1:1998 and complies with the South African
Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and all mandatory documentation is supplied with the compressor.
Production license：
Model of compressor：
Lot number of compressor：

SPECIFICATION TABLE
Model
MCFRC230
MCFRC231
MCFRC232
MCFRC233
MCFRC234
MCFRC227
MCFRC228
MCFRC229
Single Phase
Voltage
230V/50HZ
230V/50HZ
230V/50HZ
230V/50HZ
230V/50HZ
230V/50HZ
230V/50HZ
230V/50HZ
POWER
2.0HP
2.0HP
3.0HP
3.0HP
3.0HP
3.0HP
3.0HP
3.0HP
Tank capacity
50 L
100L
100 L
150 L
200 L
100 L
150 L
200 L
Motor speed
2850RPM
2850RPM
2850RPM
2850RPM
2850RPM
2850RPM
2850RPM
2850RPM
Pump Speed
1150RPM
1150RPM
950RPM
950RPM
950RPM
750RPM
750RPM
750RPM
Max Amperage
10A
10A
12A
12A
12A
12A
12A
12A
Air delivery
240 L/MIN
240 L/MIN
360 L/MIN
360 L/MIN
360 L/MIN
340 L/MIN
340 L/MIN
340 L/MIN
FAD at 7Bar
150 L/MIN
150 L/MIN
270 L/MIN
270 L/MIN
270 L/MIN
240 L/MIN
240 L/MIN
240 L/MIN
Max Pressure
0.8 Mpa
0.8 Mpa
0.8 Mpa
0.8 Mpa
0.8 Mpa
0.8 Mpa
0.8 Mpa
0.8 Mpa
Outlet
1PC X
Coupler
2PC X
Couplers
2PC X
Couplers
2PC X
Couplers
2PC X
Couplers
2PC X
Couplers
2PC X
Couplers
2PC X
Couplers
Packge size cm
93x38x73
105x42x86
105x42x86
131x45x96
136x50x103
105x42x86
131x45x96
136x50x103
G.W
60 KG
80 KG
85KG
110 KG
130 KG
95KG
120 KG
140 KG
Model
PE50300
PE75300 (2 Stages)
PE100300 (2 Stages)
PE100500 (2 Stages)
PE150500 (2 Stages)
Three Phase
voltage
380V/50HZ
380V/50HZ
380V/50HZ
380V/50HZ
380V/50HZ
POWER
5.5HP
7.5HP
10HP
10HP
15HP
Tank capacity
270 L
270 L
270 L
500 L
500 L
Motor speed
2850RPM
2850RPM
2850RPM
2850RPM
2850RPM
Pump Speed
850RPM
850RPM
850RPM
850RPM
850RPM
Max Amperage
8A
11A
15A
15A
22A
Air delivery
510 L/MIN
512 L/MIN
650 L/MIN
650 L/MIN
1470 L/MIN
FAD at 10.5 Bar
350 L/MIN@ 8Bar
400 L/MIN
500 L/MIN
500 L/MIN
1100 L/MIN
Max Pressure
0.8 Mpa
1.2 Mpa
1.2 Mpa
1.2 Mpa
1.2 Mpa
Outlet
2PC X Couplers
2PC X Couplers
2PC X Couplers
2PC X Couplers
2PC X Couplers
Packge size cm
161x54x115
161x54x115
161x54x115
178x64x133
182x77x145
G.W
220 KG
240 KG
250KG
350 KG
400 KG

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Contents
Preface Page 1
Standard Warranty Page 2
Safety warning signs Page 4
Safety Tips Page 5
Preparations before use Page 8
Duty cycle Page 9
Operating the unit Page 9
Pressure regulation Page 11
Release of pressure Page 12
Pressure switch Page 13
Selection & connection of air driven tools Page 13
Maintenance Page 15
Preface
This manual describes the safety precautions, structure and functions of all systems and components, as well as the
operation and maintenance methods for the TRADEair air compressors.
The operators should read this manual carefully. Thorough understanding of all functions of systems and
components as well as safety precautions is necessary before operating or maintaining the compressor. If the user
fails to follow the operation and maintenance procedures contained in this manual, or dismantles and modifies the
machine in any way, or uses parts not specified and supplied by TRADEair then the warranty will be deemed to have
been compromised and no claims will be entertained.
There is no catalogue containing illustrations of parts and components in this manual. A separate parts manual is
supplied on request. Please quote the machine model and lot number when ordering parts to ensure correct supply
of parts.
This manual gives a general description of the operating procedures, required routine checks and other information
relating to the motor, electrical system and maintenance.