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General Information Regarding Air Motors
Air motors operate best with lubricated, dry, clean air at air pressures below 100psi.
Air Lubricator: Lubricated air is typically available from the air system. If not, an automatic lubricator must be installed in
the air- line ahead of the air motor. Use a pneumatic air lubricant e.g. ISO VG32 or detergent SAE #10 automotive oil.
Lubricator should be adjusted to feed one drop of oil for every 50 to 75cfm.
Moisture: Excessive moisture in the air- line can cause rust formation in the motor and ice to form in the muffler. An in-
line separator must be used on your pneumatic system to reduce this.
Air Filter: If the air is dirty this will cause the motor to run sluggishly and can break the motor vanes. An in-line filter must
be used on your pneumatic system to reduce this.
Pressure Regulator: Air motors are designed to operate with a maximum air pressure of 100 psi. If higher air pressure is
supplied, an in-line air pressure regulator should be used to reduce the pressure. This can also be used to vary the speed
of the air motor
Flushing: Should excessive dirt, foreign particles, moisture, or excess oil be permitted to enter the air motor, the unit will
act sluggish. Flushing the air motor should remove this.
WARNING!
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Use only non-combustible solvents.
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Do not use kerosene or other flammable solvents to flush the air motor.
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Flushing with Flammable solvents could cause fire or explosion and result in serious
injury or property damage.
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Using GAST Flushing Solvent AH255D will reduce this concern.
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Wear eye protection and flush in a well-ventilated area.
1. Disconnect air line and muffler
2. Pour several tablespoons of solvent directly into intake port
3. Rotate shaft by hand in both directions for 3 to 4 minutes
4. Reconnect air line and slowly apply pressure until there is no trace of solvent in the exhaust air
5. Re-lubricate motor with a squirt of oil in chamber