MOBILAIR M 255 portable compressor

Short instructions for operation and maintenance

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Short Instructions

Preparing the start

Turn the «starter switch» to the ON position.

Starter switch to ON position
  • The controller boots up and the start screen appears on the display. 
  • If the temperature is below 0 °C, the engine control unit will automatically switch on engine pre-heating. 
  • The display switches to the Main menu and signals that the machine is ready to start.

Starting the engine

Turn the «starter switch» to the IDLE position.

Starter switch to IDLE position
  • The engine starts. 
  • The machine moves into the warm-up phase and runs at IDLE speed. 
As soon as the specified machine temperatures are reached, the machine is ready to be switched to LOAD operation.

Precondition:
The setpoint value for the airend discharge temperature (ADT) has been reached.
The setpoint value for the engine coolant temperature (ECT) has been reached.

Turn the «starter switch» to the LOAD position. 

Starter switch to LOAD position
  • The machine switches to LOAD mode
    -  The engine runs at FULL LOAD speed.
    -  The compressor inlet valve is open. 
  • The machine is ready to generate compressed air.

Turn the «starter switch» to the ON position. 

Starter switch to ON position
  • The machine switches to UNLOADED RUN-ON
    -  The engine runs at IDLE speed.
    -  The inlet valve closes.
  • The machine vents and cools down.
  • At the end of the run-on period (dependent on the coolant temperature), the machine is ready for the engine to be shut down.

  1. NOTICE! Memory fault! Damage to the engine electronics and controller is possible
    -  Only shut the controller down once the engine control unit has completed its saving procedure.
  2. Wait for approx. 3 minutes (engine electronics saving procedure).
  3. Turn the «starter switch» to the STOP/OFF position.
Starter switch to STOP/OFF position

Shutting the machine down in an emergency

An emergency can occur with the machine or in its immediate vicinity. Shut the machine down using the «EMERGENCY STOP» button.

Press the «EMERGENCY STOP» button.

Mobilair_Emergency_Button.png
  • Drive engine stopped
  • Machine pressure system vented
  • «EMERGENCY STOP» button is locked
  • Machine is secured against reactivation
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Quick Tips

  • Check fuel tank level and top up if necessary.
  • Engine is not getting any air, therefore check the air filter.
  • Engine starter does not turn, please charge the battery.

  • Follow the error message on the control panel.
  • Check the 4-digit error code in the system error code list.

  • Check whether the bonnets and doors of the system are closed during operation.
  • Check the installation conditions such as distance to walls or similar.
  • Check fluid levels (compressor oil, engine coolant).
  • Clean the radiator.

  • Check compressor oil level for overfilling.
  • Apply correct switch-off procedure, unload machine (idling mode) and then switch off.
  • With filter combination option: is the condensate drain regularly drained?

  • With filter combination option: condensate drain regularly drained?
  • Too low machine usage.
Maintenance Intervals

Minimise the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and reduce your CO2 footprint

Maintenance intervals
M 44 - M 480*
Service kit
A
500 h / every year
Service kit
B
1,000 h / 2 years
Service kit
C
1,500 h / 3 years
Service kit
D
3,000 h / 6 years
Engine filter SET x x x x
Engine oil x x x x
Compressed air treatment (optional) x x x x
Filter SET (includes Engine Filter SET) x x
Compressor oil x x
Dirt trap x x
Oil separator cartridge x x
AdBlue filter (optional) x
x
Antifreeze
x x
Engine belt
x x
* excluding M 50