Clarke Tiger 11/250, 2244010 User guide

24L AIR COMPRESSOR

MODEL NO: TIGER 11/250

PART NO: 2244010

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

LS0620 - ISS 5ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

For Parts & Servicing, please contact your nearest dealer, or

Machine Mart Store, on one of the following numbers.

PARTS TEL:[phone]
SERVICE TEL:[phone]
CUSTOMER CARE LINE:0115 956 1810
OR:0115 955 9999

Thank you for purchasing this product.

Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.

GUARANTEE

This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.

This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.

Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.

This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.

PARTS AND SERVICING

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Before using your compressor it is in your own interest to read and pay attention
to the following safety rules.

1. Compressed air is dangerous. Do not point a jet of air at persons or animals, and do
not discharge compressed air against the skin.

2. DO NOT operate your compressor with the guard removed.

3. Repairs must only be carried out by a qualified engineer. If problems occur, contact
your dealer.

4. Before carrying out any maintenance, make sure that the pressure is released from
the air reservoir, and that the compressor is disconnected from the electrical supply.

5. DO NOT leave pressure in the receiver overnight, or when transporting.

6. DO NOT adjust, or tamper with the safety valves. The maximum pressure is factory
set, and clearly marked on the compressor.

7. DO NOT operate in wet or damp conditions. Keep the compressor dry at all times.
Similarly, clean air will allow the compressor to work efficiently. Do not use in dusty or
otherwise dirty locations.

8. Some of the metal parts can become quite hot during operation. Do not to touch
these until the compressor has cooled down.

9. Always set the pressure regulator to the recommended setting for the tool.

10. When spraying flammable materials e.g. cellulose paint, ensure that there is
sufficient airflow and keep clear of any source of ignition.

11. Before spraying any material always consult paint manufacturers instructions for
safety and usage.

12. Protect yourself. Goggles will protect your eyes from flying particles. Face masks will
protect you against paint spray and fumes.

13. Do not apply strain to electrical cables and make sure that air hoses are not kinked
or wrapped around the compressor.

14. When disconnecting air hoses or other equipment from your compressor, make sure
that the air supply is turned off at the outlet and vent all pressurised air from within
the reservoir and other equipment attached to it.

15. Make sure that children and animals are kept well away from the compressor and
any equipment attached to it.

16. Make sure that all individuals using the compressor have had the necessary training
and have read and fully understand these operating instructions.

17. Make sure that any equipment or tool used in conjunction with your compressor, has
a safe working pressure exceeding that of the compressor.

18. Be careful when transporting the compressor to prevent tipping over

19. Permanently installed systems must be installed by a competent engineer.

20. These compressors produce noise levels in excess of 70dB(A). Persons working near
the compressor must be supplied with ear protection.

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SAFETY SYMBOLS

Read this instruction booklet carefully before positioning,
operating or adjusting the compressor.

Risk of electric shock. The compressor must be
disconnected from the mains supply before removing any
covers. Do not use in a damp environment.

Risk of accidental start-up. The compressor could start
automatically in the event of a power cut and subsequent
reset. Do not carry the compressor while it is connected to
the power source, or when the tank is filled with
compressed air.

This compressor contains surfaces which may reach a high
temperature during operation. Never operate with the
motor housing removed.

Wear a safety goggles and ear protectors when using this
compressor

This compressor produces a high sound level during
operation. Ear protection should be worn.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Plug must be BS1363/A approved.

Always fit

Ensure that the outer sheath of

Neutral

(Blue)

Live

(Brown)

Earth

(Green and

a 13 Amp

the cable is firmly held by the clamp

fuse.

Yel low)

WARNING! Read these electrical safety
before connecting the product to the mains supply.

Connect the mains lead to a standard, 230 Volt (50Hz) electrical supply
through an approved 13 amp BS 1363 plug, or a suitably fused isolator switch.

If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or
because of damage, it must be removed and a replacement fitted, following
the wiring instructions shown below. The old plug must be discarded safely, as
insertion into a power socket could cause an electrical hazard.

WARNING! The wires in the power cable of this product are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue = Neutral Brown = Live Yellow and Green = Earth

If the colours of the wires in the power cable do not agree with the markings
on the plug:

• The BLUE wire must be

connected to the
terminal which is
marked N or coloured
black.

• The BROWN wire must

be connected to the
terminal which is
marked L or coloured
red.

• The YELLOW AND

GREEN wire must be
connected to the terminal which is marked E or or coloured green.

We strongly recommend that this machine is connected to the mains supply
through a Residual Current Device (RCD)

If you are not sure, consult a qualified electrician. DO NOT try to do any
repairs.

instructions thoroughly

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ASSEMBLY

ATTACH THE WHEELS

Use a spanner to attach the wheels
to the compressor.

Use the washers and spring washer in
the positions shown.

ATTACH THE SUPPORT FOOT

Insert the support foot into the
position shown.

FIT THE AIR FILTER

1. If fitted, remove the travel plug.

2. Screw the air filter into position.

• The air filter must be hand tight
only.

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FIT THE OIL FILLER CAP

1. Remove the travel plug.

2. Insert the oil filler cap.

MOVING THE AIR COMPRESSOR

CAUTION: TO PREVENT INJURY, GET ASSISTANCE WHEN LIFTING THIS
COMPRESSOR.

• Stop the compressor and disconnect it from the power supply
before you move it.

• Always use the handle.

• To prevent damage, do not lift by (or put strain on) valves or hoses.

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BEFORE USE

Before connecting your compressor to the power supply, check the following:-

• Set the ON/OFF switch to the
OFF position (pushed down).

• Make sure that the compressor
is on level ground.

• Make sure that the supply
voltage matches the voltage
shown on the data label.

CHECK THE OIL LEVEL

1. Make sure that the oil level is half
way up the oil sight glass.

2.

If not, remove the oil cap and
add oil to the reservoir.

• Only use SAE30 compressor oil,

available from your dealer.

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OPERATION

If the compressor has not been used for more then 24 hours, open the drain
valve (on the bottom of the reservoir) and drain any condensate which has
collected. See page 11

ATTACHING AIR TOOLS

WARNING: BEFORE CONNECTING AIR TOOLS, MAKE SURE THAT YOU
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH THE TOOL, ALSO ENSURE THAT
THE TOOL IS SUITABLE FOR USE WITH THE COMPRESSOR AND HOSE
SPECIFICATIONS.

1. Attach the air hose to the ¼" BSP
outlet valve.

1. Attach the air tool to the other
end of the air hose.

2. Turn the outlet valve handle to the
on position.

NOTE: Th

e outlet valve is shown
without the air hose fitted for
clarity.

TURNING THE COMPRESSOR ON

1. Plug the compressor into the
power supply.

2. Lift the On/Off button.

• The compressor will operate

until the reservoir is fully
pressurised. It will then shut
down.

• The compressor will start up

again when the pressure in the
reservoir decreases.

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SET THE OUTPUT PRESSURE

When viewed from the front, the left hand outlet valve is adjustable. The right
hand outlet valve will only supply the full reservoir pressure and is not
adjustable.

1. Use the pressure regulator to set
the output pressure of the left
hand outlet valve.

• Clockwise to increase the

pressure.

• Counterclockwise to decrease

the pressure.

GAUGES

1. The reservoir pressure gauge
shows the current pressure in the
reservoir

2. The outlet pressure gauge shows
the ‘user
can be adjusted as shown above.

.

set’ outlet pressure. This

REMOVING TOOLS FROM THE AIR HOSE

WARNING: ALWAYS SET THE PRESSURE REGULATOR TO ZERO BEFORE YOU
REMOVE OR REPLACE A TOOL.

1. Push down on the On/Off button
to stop the compressor.

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2. Turn the outlet valve handle to the
off position.

3. Operate the tool to depressurise
th

e air hose.

4. Disconnect the tool from the hose.

TURNING THE COMPRESSOR OFF

1. Follow steps 1-3 in “Removing Tools
From The Air Hose” above.

2. Disconnect the compressor from
the power supply.

3. Slowly open one of the outlet
valve to

• You will hear a hissing sound as

• Do not leave the compressor

depressurise the reservoir.

the reservoir dep

unattended if the reservoir is pressurised

ressurises.

DRAINING THE RESERVOIR

CAUTION: YOU MUST DRAIN THE RESERVOIR AFTER EACH DAYS USE AND
BEFORE YOU PUT YOUR COMPRESSOR INTO STORAGE.

1. Turn the compressor off and
disconnect from the power

ply.

sup

2. Put a container below the drain
valve to collect the condensate.

3. Open the drain valve slowly.

• Condensation will drain from

the reservoir

4. Close the drain valve when the
reservoir has

.

fully drained.

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RESET BUTTON

This compressor has a thermal
overload device.

If the motor gets too hot the thermal
overload device cuts the power
which prevents damage to the motor.

If the thermal overload device
operates, Let the motor cool down for
5 minutes and push the reset button.

If you start the compressor and the
overload cutout operates again, stop
the compressor and disconnect from the power supply and have your
compressor examined by a qualified service agent.

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MAINTENANCE

CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL (DAILY)

1. Make sure that the oil level is half
way up the oil sight glass.

2. If not, remove the oil cap and
ad

d oil to the reservoir.

• Only use SAE30 compressor oil,

available from your dealer.

DRAIN THE RESERVOIR (DAILY)

After use, always open the drain
valve to make sure that any condensate is drained off.

CLEAN THE AIR FILTER (MONTHLY)

The air filter must be examined monthly, more often in dusty conditions,

1. Remove the filter cover from the
filter.

2. Remove the filter from the filter
cover.

3. Clean the filter using a soft brush.

• If necessary, the filter can be

car

efully cleaned in warm

soapy water.

• Rinse and let the filter dry

completely before refitting.

4. Make sure that the filter and filter
cove

r are replaced into position.

• If the filter is damaged, you must replace it.

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CHECK THE NON-RETURN VALVE (EVERY 6 MONTHS)

If the reservoir pressure decreases for no apparent reason, it is possible that the
non-return valve is leaking. To check,

1. Make sure that the reservoir is not
under pressure and the

essor is switched OFF.

compr

2. Examine the non-return valve,
an

d replace the gasket and valve

if necessary.

SPECIFICATIONS

Max Pressure 8 Bar

Vo lt ag e 230 VAC (50Hz)

Air Displacement 9.5 CFM

Receiver Capacity 24 L

Fuse Rating 13 A

Dimensions (L x W x H) 568 x 320 x 607 mm

Guaranteed Sound Power Level 97 dB(A)

Weight 27.45 kg

Please note that the details and specifications contained herein, are correct at
the time of going to print. We reserve the right to change specifications at any
time without prior notice.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUTION: DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENT IF YOU ARE
UNCERTAIN. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES, CONTACT YOUR DEALER.

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY

The compressor
has stoppe
does not start.

The compressor

es not reach

do
the set pressure
and overheats
easily.

Compressor does

t start.

no

Air leaking from

non-return

the
valve when the
compressor is not
running.

Air pressure from
the re
not adjust.

The compressor is

y noisy and

ver
makes a metallic
knocking sound.

d and

gulator will

Bad electrical connections. 1. Check electrical connections.

2. Clean and tighten if necessary.

Overload cutout switch has
trippe

d.

Motor windings burnt out. 1. Contact your dealer for a

Compressor head gasket
blown or valve br

The reservoir has already fully
pressurised.

Faulty non-return valve. 1. Drain receiver completely of

The diaphragm within the
regulator body is broken.

Compressor damaged and

eeds overhaul.

n

oken.

1. Switch off and wait approx 5
minutes.

2. Press the reset button and
swi

replacemen

1. Return the machine to your
nearest service agent.

1. Open drain valve to expel air.
Compressor should start again
when pressure reduces.

air

2. Remove the valve end plug,

3. Carefully clean the valve seat
an

4. Reassemble.

1. Replace regulator

1. Return the machine to your
nearest service agent.

tch on again.

t motor.

.

d the gasket

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EXPLODED DIAGRAM

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PARTS LIST

NO DESCRIPTION

1 Blot M8x103

2 Cylinder Cover

3 Cylinder Cover Gasket

4 Valve Plate

5 Valve Clack

6 Valve Plate Gasket

7 Cylinder

8 Cylinder Gasket

9 Piston Ring

10 Piston

11 Circlip

12 Conncting Rod

13 Crank Case

14 Crank

15 Hex Bolt M8x22 (Left)

16 Rubber Gasket

17 Breath Pipe

18 Sealed Ring 13x2.5

19 Crank Case Cover

20 Bolt M6x10

21 Oil Leveler Gasket

22 Oil Leveler

23 Only-way Valve

24 Pressure Switch

25 Pressure Gauge

26 Quick Couplers

27 Regulator Valve

28 Distributor

29 Release Pipe

30 Safety Valve

31 Nut Rp1/2

32 Washer Foot

33 Drain Valve

34 Lock Nut M10

35 Washer 10

NO DESCRIPTION

36 Spring Washer 10

37 Wheel

38 Wheel Bolt M10

39 Tan k

40 Lock Nut M8

41 Lock Bolt M8x30

42 Sealed Ring 18x2.4

43 Stem Rp1/2

44 Discharge Pipe

45 Stator

46 Brearing 6203

47 Conugated Washer

48 Motor Cover

49 Bolt M5x105

50 Fan

51 Circlip

52 Bolt St3.9x19

53 Bolt M5x8

54 Rotor

55 Brearing 6204

56 Sealing Ring

57 Capacitance

58 Washer 8

59 Nut M8

60 Piston Pin

61 Fan Cover

62 Column ?3

63 Air Filter

64 Curved Head

65 Plastic Handle

66 Bolt M5x12

67 Power Cord

68 Thermal Protector

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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