
2. Clean the filter seats on the manifold.
3. Oil the gaskets of the new filters and screw the filters into place until the gaskets contact their seats. Then
tighten by hand.
Filling the compressor element with oil
On GA VSD compressors, disconnect the air inlet hose from the compressor element and pour 10 l (2.64 US
gal, 2.20 Imp gal, 0.35 cu.ft) of oil into the compressor element. Reinstall the inlet hose after filling.
Filling the air receiver with oil
1. Reinstall and tighten the oil drain plug of the air receiver.
2. Remove filler plug (FC).
3. Fill the air receiver with oil until the level reaches the filler opening.
4. Refit and tighten filler plug (FC) and tighten the vent plug on top of the air receiver.
5. Run the compressor loaded for a few minutes.
6. Stop the compressor and wait a few minutes.
7. Depressurize the system by unscrewing the vent plug on top of the air receiver.
8. Remove the filler plug and fill the air receiver with oil until the level reaches the filler opening.
9. Tighten filler plug (FC).
10. Tighten the vent plug on top of the air receiver.
Resetting the Elektronikon regulator
After carrying out all service actions in the relevant “Service Plan”, reset the service warning as follows:
1. Press the “Menu” key (3).
2. Press key (1) until “Service” is followed by an arrow pointing to the right. Activate the menu by pressing
key (2).
3. Press key (1) until the related “Service Plan” is followed by an arrow pointing to the right and activate by
pressing key (2).
4. Press the “Reset” key (3); the timer is reset to 0.
6.5
Storage after installation
Run the compressor, e.g. twice a week, until warm.
If the compressor is going to be stored without running from time to time, protective measures must be taken.
Consult Atlas Copco.
6.6
Service kits
General
Service kits comprise all parts needed for servicing components and offer the benefits of genuine Atlas Copco
parts while keeping the maintenance budget low. All service kits are indicated in the relevant Parts Lists.
Atlas Copco Roto-Xtend Duty Fluid
Roto-Xtend Duty Fluid can be ordered in the following quantities:
• 5-litre can: 2901 1700 00
• 20-litre can: 2901 1701 00
• 209-litre drum: 2901 1702 00
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