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1. Open the enclosure.
2. Turn the «Controller ON» switch to the "I" position.

3. Close and secure the enclosure.
4. Open all compressed air discharge valves.

1. NOTICE!
   Irreparable damage to the starter!
   Improper operation can damage the starter irreparably.
   -  As long as the drive engine is running, do not actuate the starter switch.
   -  Do not turn and hold the starter switch for longer than 30 seconds.
   -  Wait for a few minutes after each attempt to start the machine.
   -  The «ignition switch» must be returned to the neutral position before each start attempt (restart protection).
2. Turn the «ignition switch» to the "I" position. The charging indicator lamp must be on.
3. Turn the «ignition switch» to the "II" position and hold in place (max. 5-10 seconds). The glow plugs are energised and the drive engine is pre-heated.
4. Turn the «ignition switch» to "III" and release it as soon as the drive engine starts.

The charging indicator lamp goes off as soon as the drive engine is running.

A fault has occurred if the charging indicator lamp does not go off. See chapter 9.2 in the operator manual.

Allow the machine to run up to operating temperature 

To avoid unnecessary wear, the drive engine should be run in IDLE until the airend discharge temperature reaches +30 °C. The airend discharge temperature is shown by the remote contact thermometer on the control panel.
-  Allow the machine to warm up in IDLE (low speed). 

The machine is running under load 

The airend discharge temperature must be at least +30 °C

1. Connect the consumer(s) to the compressed air discharge valves.
2. Open the compressed air discharge valves.

1. Close all «compressed air outlet valves» on the air distributor.
   -  The drive engine runs in IDLE. 
2. Turn the «ignition switch» to the “0” position.
   -  The drive engine switches off.

Decommissioning the machine: 

1. Open the enclosure. 
2. Turn the «Controller ON» switch to the “0” position. 
3. Close the enclosure.

• 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.

• 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.

• If necessary, disable the tool lubricant.
• 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.