Elektra Beckum Mega 500 W User Manual

ENGLISH

Damaged protection devices or parts
must be repaired or replaced by a quali-
fied specialist. Have damaged switches
replaced by a service centre. Do not
operate electric tool if the switch can not
be turned ON or OFF.
Keep handles free of oil and grease.

3.3

Safety devices

Safety valve

The spring-loaded safety valve (18) is
incorporated into the pressure switch.
The safety valve opens if the max. per-
missible pressure is exceeded.

4.1

Mains connection

Danger! High Voltage
Operate machine in dry envi-

ronment only.
Operate machine only on a power
source complying with the following
requirements:

− outlets properly installed, earthed

and tested;

− fuse protection in accordance

with the technical specifications.

Position power cable so it does not
interfere with the work and is not
damaged.

Always check to see that the machine
is switched OFF before plugging in.

Protect power cable from heat,
aggressive liquids and sharp edges.

Use only extension cables with suffi-
cient lead cross section (see "Techni-
cal Specifications").

Do not stop the compressor by
unplugging, but switch OFF using the
switch.

Unplug after use.

4.2

Generating compressed
air

Connect air hose to compressor.
Depending on the purpose of appli-
cation two outlets are available.
− Air outlet for regulated, filtered

compressed air (19).

− Air outlet for non-regulated, unfil-

tered compressed air (20).

Start compressor (21) and wait until
the max. tank pressure is reached
(compressor shuts off).

The tank pressure is indicated by
the tank pressure gauge (22).

Set pressure regulator (23) to
required working pressure. The cur-
rent working pressure is indicated
by the regulated pressure gauge
(24).

Caution!
Before connecting an air tool,

make sure the max. operating pres-
sure of the air tool used is not excee-
ded!

Connect air tool to the compressor's
air hose. You are now ready to work
with the air tool.

Switch the compressor OFF, if you
do not continue working immediately
afterwards. Unplug after switching
OFF.

Danger!
Prior to all servicing:

− Switch Off.
− Unplug.
− Wait until the compressor has

come to a complete stop.

− Ensure the compressor and all air

tools and accessories connected
to it are relieved from pressure.

After all servicing:

− Check to see that all safety

devices are operational.

− Make sure that no tools or other

parts remain on or in the
machine.

Repair and maintenance work other
than described in this section must
only be carried out by qualified speci-
alists.

5.1

Periodic maintenance

Prior to each use

• Check air hoses for damage,

replace if necessary.

• Check all screwed connections for

tightness, tighten if necessary.

• Check power supply cable for dam-

age, if necessary have replaced by
a qualified electrician.

Every 50 operating hours

• Check air filter element (25) of com-

pressor pump, clean if necessary.

• Check oil level (26) of compressor

pump, top up if necessary (27).

Operation

Care and Maintenance