PORTABLE COMPRESSOR USER GUIDE Now you have purchased a Workzone® product you can rest assured in the knowledge that as well as your 3 year parts and labour warranty you have the added peace of mind of dedicated helplines and web support. AFTER SALES SUPPORT t 0151 649 1500 D 1890 946 244 WZK 182 WZK_182_UK_SPK7.indb 1 www.einhell.co.uk 05/2013 22.11.
Congratulations! You have made an excellent choice with the purchase of this quality Workzone® product. By doing so you now have the assurance and peace of mind which comes from purchasing a product that has been manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety, supported by the high quality standards of ALDI.
Table of contents 04 Safety information 09 Items supplied 10 Layout 11 Use 12 Before starting the equipment 13 Operation 17 Data 21 Warranty Certificate 3 AFTER SALES SUPPORT WZK_182_UK_SPK7.indb 3 t 0151 649 1500 D 1890 946 244 www.einhell.co.uk WZK 182 05/2013 22.11.
Safety information 1 m Caution! When using equipment, a number of safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety information with due care. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place so that the information is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and the safety information as well.
1. Keep your work area tidy Untidy work areas can result in accidents. 2. Check the ambient conditions Do not expose the compressor to rain. Never use the compressor in damp or wet locations. Provide good lighting. Do not use the compressor near flammable liquids or gases. 3. Protect yourself against electric shocks Avoid bodily contact with earthed parts, e.g. pipes, radiators, cookers and refrigerators. 4.
12. When using an extension cable outdoors Check that it is approved for outdoor duty and is marked accordingly. 13. Be alert at all times Watch what you are doing. Use common sense when working. Never use the compressor when you are distracted. 14. Check your compressor for damage Before using the compressor again, carefully check the safety devices and any slightly damaged parts to ensure that they are in good working order.
Safety instructions for working with compressed air and blow-out pistols •• The compressor and lines can become very hot during operation. Touching these parts will burn you. •• The gas and steam sucked in by the compressor must be kept free of impurities that could cause fires or explosions in the compressor. •• When releasing the hose coupling, be sure to hold the hose coupling piece with your hand to protect yourself against injury from the rebounding hose.
Note the instructions for use! Wear ear-muffs! Beware of electrical voltage! Beware of hot parts! 8 AFTER SALES SUPPORT WZK_182_UK_SPK7.indb 8 t 0151 649 1500 D 1890 946 244 www.einhell.co.uk WZK 182 05/2013 22.11.
Items supplied •• •• •• •• •• 2 Open the packaging and take out the equipment with care. Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if present). Check to see if all the items are supplied. Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage. If possible, keep the packaging until the end of the warranty period.
3 Layout 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Housing Pressure gauge Compressed air hose with quick-lock coupling On/Off switch Transport handle Tyre pressure gauge Blow-out adapter 5 1 1 4 2 3 6 d 10 AFTER SALES SUPPORT WZK_182_UK_SPK7.indb 10 t 0151 649 1500 D 1890 946 244 www.einhell.co.uk WZK 182 05/2013 22.11.
4 Use The equipment can be used to supply compressed air to tyre pressure gauges, blow-out pistols, adapters for inflating balls, etc. The equipment may be used only for the tasks it is designed to handle. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user/operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind resulting from such misuse. Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications.
Before starting the equipment 5 Notes on installing •• Check the equipment for damage which may have occurred in transit. Report any damage immediately to the transport company which was used to deliver the compressor. •• Install the compressor in the vicinity of the point of consumption. •• Avoid long air lines and supply lines (extension cables). •• Make sure that the intake air is dry and dustfree. •• Do not install the compressor in a damp or wet room.
6 Operation ON/OFF switch (4) To switch on the equipment set the On/Off switch (4) to position 1. Move the On/Off switch (4) to position 0 to switch off the equipment. Important. This equipment is not designed for continuous use. To prevent the motor from overheating, use the compressor only as follows: Within an operating period of 10 minutes the equipment is allowed to be operated for only 15% of the time, i.e. 1.5 minutes, at its rated performance level.
Using the equipment as a blow-out pistol (Fig. 3) To use the tyre pressure gauge as a blow-out pistol you must first unscrew and remove the hose with the valve adapter for care tyres. Now the blow-out adapter (7) can be screwed to the tyre pressure gauge. Range of applications: For cleaning and blowing out hollow spaces or hard-to-reach areas, as well as for cleaning soiled equipment. The infinitely variable trigger lever allows an exact dosing of compressed air.
Valve adapter (Figure 5) Range of applications: For Dunlop cycle tyre valves. This Dunlop valve adapter is designed for inflating cycle tyres. For inflating car tyres, please see the tyre pressure gauge with adapters. 4 5 Adapter 3 (Figure 6) Range of applications: For all valves with an internal diameter of 8 mm or more. You can use this adapter to inflate airbeds, pools or boats. TIP: Insert the adapter 3 into the valve as shown in Figure 6, drawing d.
6 7 3 d 4 3 Vent adapter (Figure 8) Range of applications: For deflation valves You can find a deflation valve combined with other valves (standard valve, screw valve, etc.) on many large articles such as an inflatable mattress. Conical universal adapter (Figure 9/10) Range of applications: For inflating airbeds and similar. 8 9 10 16 AFTER SALES SUPPORT WZK_182_UK_SPK7.indb 16 t 0151 649 1500 D 1890 946 244 www.einhell.co.uk WZK 182 05/2013 22.11.
7 Data m Caution! Disconnect the power cord before doing any cleaning and maintenance work on the appliance. m Caution! Wait until the compressor has completely cooled down. Risk of burns! m Caution! Always depressurize the equipment before carrying out any cleaning and maintenance work. To do so, use the tyre pressure gauge as a blow-out pistol and press the trigger lever until no more air escapes. Cleaning •• Keep the safety devices free of dirt and dust as far as possible.
m Caution! Store the compressor only in a dry location which is not accessible to unauthorized persons. Always store upright, never tilted! Ordering spare parts Please provide the following information when ordering spare parts: •• Model/type of unit •• Article number of unit •• ID number of unit •• Spare part number of the required spare part For our latest prices and information please go to www.isc-gmbh.
Possible causes of failure Problem Cause The compressor does not start Solution 1. No supply voltage 2. Insufficient supply voltage 3. Outside temperature is too low 4. Motor is overheated 1. Check the cable, power plug, fuse and socketoutlet. 2. Make sure that the extension cable is not too long. Use an extension cable with large enough wires cross-sections. 3. Do not use at an outside temperature below +5° C. 4. Allow the motor to cool down. If necessary, remedy the cause of the overheating.
For EU countries only Never place electric power tools in your household refuse! Under European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws, old electric power tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of in an environmentally-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot.
Warranty Certificate 8 05/2013 Dear Customer, All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your compressor develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this warranty card. You can also contact us by telephone using the service number shown below. Please note the following terms under which warranty claims can be made: 1.
PORTABLE COMPRESSOR IMPORTANT! KEEP THIS FORM SAFE: Only complete and return this form to the address below in the unlikely event of a warranty claim, if you are requested by the manufacturer to return the item for replacement. Then please complete this form and send it together with your receipt (proof of purchase) to the address below.
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