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P. 74 - Chap. 10 Maintenance
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Changing the oil
Change the oil at the frequency indicated in the scheduled maintenance table of paragraph 10.2 or when you
plan to use a different oil from that in the machine.
Carry out this operation when the oil is still warm so that its viscosity is low and fluidity high.
Caution: lubricant temperature must not be sufficient to cause burns.
Proceed as follows:
Remove the front panel PF using the
key provided
Loosen oil filler plug TO . Be careful not
to lose the seal ( Fig. 43 )
Connect fitting R provided, which must
communicate with a suitable collection
recipient, to fitting DO after unscrewing
the safety plug ( Fig. 44 )
Open drain valve RSO and drain the
lubricant ( Fig. 44 )
After draining, close oil drain valve
RSO
Refill with oil as described in the “ Check-
ing oil level/topping up” paragraph
( Fig. 43 )
Check that the seal of plug TO is cor-
rectly positioned and fasten the plug (not
too tightly)
Replace the front panel PF using the key
provided
Open the shut-off valve between the
compressor and the distribution line.
Switch the circuit breaker on and carry
out a test start-up.
Let the compressor run for a few minutes
and then make a visual inspection for
any oil leaks
Check the oil level again as indicated
in the “ Checking oil level/topping up ”
and if necessary top up
Fig. 43
Fig. 44
TO
R
DO
RSO