
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 this manual 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;
+27 (0) 31 717 6800.
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:

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.

Standard Warranty
TRADEair compressors are covered by the following warranty relating to the manufacturing process and material
defects if the compressor is operated under conditions considered by us as normal operating conditions as is
detailed in this manual. Furthermore the warranty is subject to the compressor being maintained and serviced
according to the guidelines contained herein.
Compressor unit: within 14 months after the ex-factory date of delivery, or within 12 months after sale to the user,
the earlier shall prevail.
For the products not manufactured by TRADEair, the warranty clause of the original manufacturer shall be directly
applied in feasible conditions. Within the warranty period, TRADEair or its agent shall be informed in writing within
30 days of the defects being found, and the details shall be attached for identification, including the ex-factory serial
number, model, purchasing date and other relevant information.
The single responsibility assumed by TRADEair in this warranty is to repair or replace the component or parts which
are proven defective. TRADEair requires the return of defective components or parts for inspection.
Components or parts replaced during the warranty period will carry an additional 3 month warranty in cases where
their replacement takes place with less than 3 months remaining under the standard warranty.

TRADEair agrees to this extension of the warranty period on the condition that the compressor is operated under
conditions considered by us as normal operating conditions as is detailed in this manual and the compressor has
been maintained and serviced according to the guidelines contained herein.
TRADEair assumes no responsibility or obligation for the following;
A. Indirectly caused, incidental or special losses or damages.
B. Damages caused due to the normal wearing, abnormal operating conditions, neglects or wrong operation of
equipment, poor storage or transport damages.
C. Failing to follow the stipulations contained in the operation instructions, regulations or other special sales
conditions.
D. Labour and transportation costs, losses or damages caused due to incorrect operation of the compressor,
lack of maintenance or repairs performed by maintenance personnel not authorized by TRADEair.
E. Improper use of products.
This warranty is the sole warranty for the Purchaser for the TRADEair Compressor supplied with this
manual. No other warranty conditions exist unless expressly committed to by TRADEair COMPRESSORS
and reduced to writing and signed by a Director of:
L&G Tool & Machinery Distributors Limited,
6 Kyalami Road, Westmead,3610
P.O.Box 15313 Westmead 3608
Telephone: 031 – 717 6800
Fax: 031 – 717 6868