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AT – 378
12 volt air compressor
Operating advice
Always follow this operating advice
and keep the operating instructions
safe in case you need them later.
When inflating tyres:
1. Place the connector on the shaft of
the valve and push it down as far as
possible. Lock the connector on by
folding the locking lever down.
2. Insert the plug on the end of the
power lead into the cigarette lighter
socket, making sure that the compres
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sor is not switched on when you do
this. Then switch the compressor on.
3. Check the pressure on the pressure
gauge. Switch off the air compressor
when the desired pressure is reached.
Release the locking lever, remove the
connector from the valve and pull out
the plug.
4. WARNING: When you put the air
compressor away always make sure
that the locking lever is open.
When inflating other articles:
1.
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nsert a suitable adapter into the
connector and fold the locking lever
down.
2. Please bear in mind that small objects
like volleyballs or footballs are inflated
very quickly.
3. With the air compressor switched off,
insert the plug into the cigarette
lighter socket and only then switch
the air compressor on.
4. Check the pressure on the pressure
gauge.
5. Switch off the air compressor when
the desired pressure is reached.
Release the locking lever, pull out the
plug, pull off the connector and take
out the adapter.
Caution! Do not inflate continuously
for more than 10 minutes. Switch off
and allow an 8 minute pause after each
10 minutes of operation to protect the
motor, otherwise overheating can occur
after long periods of use and this can
lead to permanent damage of the motor.
Maintenance and cleaning
· Do not use solvents to clean the plastic
components as they may attack and
damage the plastic. Only use a clean,
dry cloth to remove dirt, dust, oil,
grease etc.
· Please observe the statutory require
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ments when you dispose of your 12
volt air compressor.
Technical information
Power
consumption: 12 volts / 10 A
Maximum air
pressure: 250 PSI / 17.5 BAR
Version: CE
Features and
equipment: • Needle adapter
• Two adapter nozzles
• Pressure gauge
• 320 cm long power
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lead and
• 38 cm long air hose
with positive lock-on
valve
WARNING: To avoid damage to prop
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erty or injury to persons, before using
the compressor for the first time please
familiarise yourself with the operating
instructions and safety advice.
We reserve the right to make colour
and design changes in the interest of
technical improvements.
·
A charger unit for a 12 volt battery can
be used to operate the air compressor,
however only by providing a current
of 10 A or higher can damage to the
compressor or the charger unit be
avoided.
· It is recommended that the vehicle
engine is kept running if the 12 volt
air compressor is being operated from
the cigarette lighter socket. Before
using the cigarette lighter socket for
the first time to operate the compres
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sor please ascertain that it has been
designed to supply the required cur
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rent to the compressor.
Safety advice
Caution! To protect against electric
shock, fire and injury whilst using the
AT-378 air compressor please observe the
safety precautions given below. Read
this advice and these operating instruc-
tions before using the compressor for
the first time and retain this documen-
tation in a safe place.
· Never expose the AT-378 air compres
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sor to rain or water. Do not use the
compressor in a damp or wet environ
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ment and always keep it away from
inflammable liquids or gases.
· Reduce the risk of electric shock. Avoid
touching earthed objects with any
part of your body, e.g. heating pipes
or radiators, ovens or refrigerators etc.
· Do not let the compressor or lead get
into the hands of children. Prevent
other people from interfering with
the air compressor.
·
Store the AT-378 12 volt air compressor
in dry conditions, somewhere high or
with doors, and out of reach of
children.
· Do not use the AT-378 12 volt air com
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pressor for any purpose for which it
was not intended. Do not overload
the compressor.
· Wear suitable working clothes when
using the compressor. Use the 12 volt
lead only for the purpose for which
it is intended. Never use the lead or
the air hose to carry the air compres
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sor. Never remove the plug from the
cigarette lighter socket by pulling on
the lead. Protect the lead and the air
hose from oil, heat and sharp edges.
· Keep proper footing and balance
when using the compressor.
· Keep the AT-378 12 volt air compres-
sor clean at all times and take proper
care of it. This way it will operate more
safely and perform better. Follow the
maintenance instructions and the
advice on use given in this document.
Before each use of the compressor,
check the lead and the air hose for
damage and if necessary have them
repaired or replaced by an approved
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specialist.
· Before switching on the compressor,
check that the 12 volt lead is properly
connected and the air hose is firmly
attached to the valve.
· Always check the air compressor and
its moving parts for any damage and
for proper functioning. See that all
parts are properly attached to ensure
trouble-free operation of the com-
pressor.
· Damaged safety devices and parts
must be repaired at a recognised
electrical appliance repair centre or
by the importer, or replaced using
original replacement parts.
Attention: Only officially supplied ac
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cessories or additional equipment are
to be used with the compressor.
EU – Declaration of conformity
We herby declare that this product com-
plies with the relevant basic safety and
health requirements of the following
EU directives:
EU Directive on Electromagnetic Com-
patibility (EMC) 89 / 336 / EEC
EN 50081-1/1992
EN 50014
EN 55022
EN 50082-1/1997
EN 55014-2 (EN 61000-4-4/-3)
DIN 40 839
Guarantee conditions
In accordance with statutory provisions,
this product has a 24 month guarantee
period starting from the date of
purchase. A copy of the sales receipt is
adequate proof in the event of a claim
under the guarantee.
Damage attributable to normal wear
and tear, transport, overloading, non-
observance of the assembly/operating
instructions, or improper handling is not
covered by the guarantee. The same
applies to wear parts. The manufacturer
is not liable for indirect consequences
and damage to property. The guarantee
period is not renewed or extended by
repair work.
Claims under the guarantee will only
be recognised as valid if the product is
returned in a complete condition and
carriage paid to the supplier or the
service centre given below.
Customer service centre
If it is not possible to return the product
to the supplier in the event of a claim
under the guarantee, a fault or the need
for a replacement part, then please
contact:
ATRIUM ENTERPRISES GMBH
Zum Gewerbepark 11
D-44532 Lünen – Gahmen
GERMANY
TEL.: +49 - 23 06 / 9 27 04 – 0
FAX: +49 - 23 06 / 9 27 04 – 10
EMAIL: [email protected]
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