Einhell-logo

Einhell TC-AC 190-6-7 Air Compressor

Einhell-TC-AC-190-6-7-Air-Compressor-product

  • Caution – Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury.
  • Wear ear-muffs. The impact of noise can cause hearing damage.
  • Beware of electrical voltage
  • Beware of hot parts
  • Warning! The equipment is remote-controlled and may start up without warning.

Important!
When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care.
Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the information is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents that arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

Safety regulations

Caution!

  • Read all safety regulations and instructions.
  • Any errors made in following the safety regulations and instructions may result in an electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
  • Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use.
  • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
  • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

General safety information
Important! The following basic safety actions must be taken when using this compressor to protect the user from electric shocks and the risk of injury and fire. Read and follow these instructions before using the equipment.

  • Keep your work area tidy Untidy work areas can result in accidents.
  • Check the ambient conditions
  • Do not expose the compressor to rain. Never use the compressor in damp locations.
  • There is a risk of electric shock! Provide good lighting. Do not use the compressor near flammable liquids or gases. There is a risk of explosion!
  • Protect yourself against electric shocks Avoid bodily contact with earthed parts, e.g. pipes, radiators, cookers, and refrigerators.
  • Keep children away! Do not allow other persons to touch the compressor or cable, keep them away from your work area.
  • Keep your compressor in a safe place when unused, the compressor must be stored in a dry, locked room out of children’s reach.
  • Do not overload your compressor It will run better and safer within its quoted capacity range.
  • Wear suitable work clothes Never wear loose-fitting clothes or jewelry. They may get caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-slip shoes are recommended when working outdoors.
  • Wear a hair net if you have long hair. Risk of injury!
  • Do not use the cable for purposes other than that for which it is designed Do not carry the compressor by its cable and do not use the cable to pull the plug out of the socket.
  • Protect the cable from heat, oil, and sharp edges. The cable/plug could become damaged.
  • Take care of your compressor
  • Keep your compressor clean to work well and safely. Follow the maintenance instructions. Check the power plug and cable regularly and have them replaced by an authorized specialist if they are damaged.
  • Check the extension cable regularly and replace it if damaged.
  • Pull out the power plug When not in use and before carrying out any maintenance work.
  • Avoid unintentional starting Make sure that the switch is turned off when connecting to the power supply.
  • When using an extension cable outdoors Check that it is approved for outdoor duty and is marked accordingly.
  • Be alert at all times Watch what you are doing. Use common sense when working. Never use the compressor when you are distracted.
  • Check your compressor for damage Before using the compressor again, carefully check the safety devices and any slightly damaged parts to ensure that they are in good working order.
  • Check that the moving parts are working correctly, that they do not jam,
    and that no parts are damaged. Make sure that all parts are fitted correctly to ensure that the equipment remains safe to use.
  • Unless otherwise stated in the operating instructions, damaged guards and parts have to be repaired or replaced by a customer service workshop.
  • Damaged switches have to be replaced by a customer service workshop. Never use an electric power tool with a switch that cannot be turned on and off.

Important!
For your safety, you must only use the accessories and additional units listed in the operating instructions or recommended or specified by the manufacturer. The use of mounted tools or accessories other than those recommended in the operating instructions or catalog may place your safety at risk.

  • Leave all repairs to a qualified electrician
  • Repairs must be left strictly to qualified electricians or the user might suffer an accident.

Noise
Wear ear muffs when you use the compressor.

Replacing the power cable
To prevent hazards, leave the replacement of damaged power cables strictly to the manufacturer or a qualified electrician. There is a risk of electric shock!

Inflating tires
Directly after inflating tires, check the pressure with a suitable pressure gauge, for example at your filling station.

Roadworthy compressors for building site operations
Make sure that all lines and fittings are suitable for the maximum permissible operating pressure of the compressor.

Place of installation
Set up the compressor on an even surface. Safety instructions for working with compressed air and blasting guns

  • The compressor pump and lines can become very hot during operation. Touching these parts will burn you.
  • The air which is sucked in by the compressor must be kept free of impurities that could cause fires or explosions in the compressor pump.
  • When releasing the hose coupling, hold the hose coupling piece with your hand. This way, you can protect yourself against injury from the rebounding hose.
  • Wear safety goggles when working with the blow-out pistol. Foreign bodies or blown-off parts can easily cause injuries.
  • Do not blow at people with the blow-out pistol and do not clean clothes while being worn. Risk of injury!

Safety information for paint spraying

  • Do not process any paints or solvents with a flash point below 55° C. There is a risk of explosion!
  • Do not heat paints or solvents. There is a risk of explosion!
  • If hazardous liquids are processed, wear protective filter units (face guards). Also, adhere to the safety information provided by the manufacturers of such liquids.
  • The details and designations of the Ordinance on Hazardous Substances, which are displayed on the outer packaging of the processed material, must be observed.
  • Additional protective measures are to be undertaken if necessary, particularly the wearing of suitable clothing and masks.
  • Do not smoke during the spraying process and/or in the work area. There is a risk of explosion! Paint vapors are easily combustible.
  • Never set up or operate the equipment in the vicinity of a fireplace, open lights, or sparking machines.
  • Do not store or eat food and drink in the work area. Paint vapors are harmful to your health.
  • The work area must exceed 30 m3 and sufficient ventilation must be ensured during spraying and drying. Do not spray again in the wind. Always adhere to the regulations of the local police authority when spraying combustible or hazardous materials.
  • Do not process media such as white spirit, butyl alcohol, and methylene chloride with the PVC pressure hose. These media will destroy the pressure hose.

Operating pressure vessels

  • You must keep your pressure vessel in good working order, operate the vessel correctly, monitor the vessel, carry out necessary maintenance and repair work immediately, and meet the relevant safety precautions.
  • The supervisory authority may enforce essential control measures in individual cases.
  • A pressure vessel is not allowed to be used if it has faults or deficiencies that can endanger workers or third parties.
  • Check the pressure vessel for signs of rust and damage each time before using. Do not use the compressor with a damaged or rusty pressure vessel.
  • If you discover any damage, then please contact the customer service workshop.
  • Do not lose these safety instructions.

Layout and items supplied
Layout (Fig. 1/2)

Einhell-TC-AC-190-6-7-Air-Compressor-fig- (1)Einhell-TC-AC-190-6-7-Air-Compressor-fig- (2)

  1. Housing cover
  2. Pressure vessel
  3. Hook for cable store
  4. Supporting foot
  5. Quick-lock coupling (regulated compressed air)
  6. Pressure gauge (for reading the set pressure)
  7. Pressure regulator
  8. On/Off switch
  9. Transport handle
  10. Safety valve
  11. Drainage cock for condensation water

Items supplied
Please check that the article is complete as specified in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the nearest branch of the DIY store where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 work days after purchasing the article and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the warranty provisions at the end of the operating instructions.

  • Open the packaging and take out the equipment with care.
  • Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).
  • Check to see if all items are supplied.
  • Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.
  • If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period.

Important!
The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils, or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suffocating!

  • Compressor
  • Original safety and operating instructions

Proper use
The compressor is designed to generate compressed air for tools operated by compressed air. The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user/operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this. Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade, or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade, or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Technical data

See the warranty card of your country.

Before starting the equipment
Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are identical to the main data.

  • Examine the machine for signs of transit damage. Report any damage immediately to the company that delivered the compressor.
  • The compressor should be set up near the working consumer.
  • Avoid long airlines and long supply lines (extensions).
  • Make sure the intake air is dry and dust-free.
  • Do not set up the compressor in damp rooms.
  • The compressor may only be used in suitable rooms (with good ventilation and an ambient temperature from +5°C to +40°C). There must be no dust, acids, vapors, explosive gases, or inflammable gases in the room.
  • The compressor is designed to be used in dry rooms. It is prohibited to use the compressor in areas where work is conducted with sprayed water.

Assembly and starting
Important!
You must fully assemble the appliance before using it for the first time.

Voltage
Before you use the machine, make sure that the mains voltage complies with the specifications on the rating plate. Long supply cables, extensions, cable reels, etc. cause a voltage drop and can impede motor start-up. In the case of low temperatures below +5°C, the motor start-up is jeopardized as a result of stiffness.

On/Off switch (8)
To switch on the equipment set the On/Off switch (8) to position 1. Move the On/Off switch (8) to position 0 to switch off the equipment.

Adjusting the pressure (Fig. 1)
You can adjust the pressure on the pressure gauge (6) using the pressure regulator (7). The set pressure can be taken from the quicklock coupling (5).

Setting the pressure switch
The pressure switch is set at the factory.

  • Switch-on pressure 6 bar/87 psi
  • Switch-off pressure 7 bar/100 psi

Replacing the power cable
If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the after-sales service or similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.

Cleaning, maintenance, and ordering of spare parts

Important!
Pull the power plug before doing any cleaning and maintenance work on the appliance.

Important!
Wait until the compressor has completely cooled down. Risk of burns!

Important!
Always depressurize the tank before carrying out any cleaning and maintenance work.

Cleaning

  • Keep all safety devices, air vents, and motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.
  • We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it.
  • Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensure that no water can seep into the device.
  • The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.
  • You must disconnect the hose and any spraying tools from the compressor before cleaning. Do not clean the compressor with water, solvents, or the like.

Condensation water
Caution!
To ensure a long service life of the pressure vessel (2), drain off the condensed water by opening the drainage cock (11) each time after use. Tilt the compressor tank until the drainage cock is at the lowest point of the tank. All the condensation water can then run out.

Safety valve (10)
The safety valve has been set for the highest permitted pressure of the pressure vessel. It is prohibited to adjust the safety valve or remove its seal. Actuate the safety valve from time to time to ensure that it works when required. Pull the ring with sufficient force until you can hear the compressed air being released. Then release the ring again.

Storage
Important!
Pull the mains plug out of the socket and ventilate the appliance and all connected pneumatic tools. Switch off the compressor and make sure that it is secured in such a way that it cannot be started up again by any unauthorized person.

Important!
Store the compressor only in a dry location that is not accessible to unauthorized persons. Always store upright, never tilted!

Ordering replacement parts
Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

  • Type of machine
  • Article number of the machine
  • Identification number of the machine
  • Replacement part number of the part required

Disposal and recycling
The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal
and plastic. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask your local council offices.

Possible causes of failure

Problem Cause Solution
The compressor does not start 1. No supply voltage

 

2. Insufficient supply voltage

 

3. The outside temperature is too low

 

4. Motor is overheated

1. Check the supply voltage, the power plug, and the socket outlet.

2. Make sure that the extension cable is not too long. Use an extension cable with large enough wires.

3. Never operate with an outside temperature of below +5°C.

4. Allow the motor to cool down If necessary, remedy the cause of the overheating.

The compressor starts but there is no pressure 1. Leak in the non-return valve

2. The seals are damaged.

 

3. The drainage screw for condensation water (11) leaks.

1. Replace the non-return valve

2. Check the seals and have any damaged seals replaced by a service center

3. Tighten the screw by hand. Check the seal on the screw and replace if necessary.

The compressor starts, and pressure is shown on the pressure gauge, but the tools do not start. 1. Loose hose connections

 

2. Leak in a quick-lock coupling

3. Insufficient pressure set on the pressure regulator.

1. Check the compressed air hose and tools and replace them if necessary.

2. Check the quick-lock coupling and replace if necessary.

3. Open the pressure regulator further.

Documents / Resources

Einhell TC-AC 190-6-7 Air Compressor [pdf] Instruction Manual
TC-AC 190-6-7 Air Compressor, TC-AC 190-6-7, Air Compressor, Compressor

References

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *