Eagle RECIPROCATING, Owner'S Manual

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OIL RECOMMENDATION AND SPECIFICATION
Recommended Oil
Eagle Compressor Oil # EAQIL 10 (1 Litre)
# EAOIL 40 (4 Litres)
Eagle Compressor Oil is a non-detergent mineral oil formulated with additives to help minimize carbon build-up, increase
ring life and reduce oil consumption. Regular oil changes with Eagle Compressor Oil will increase performance and life
expectancy. Manufactured for use at ambient temperatures of 0°C. to 30°C.
Other Approved Oils
Regular Mineral Oils can also be used in Eagle Compressors.
*Always use a non-detergent oil with the following specification:
• The lubricant selected must have a pour point of at least 10°C lower than the minimum expected ambient
temperature.
• Engine crankcase, “if gasoline engine operated,” fill in accordance with engine manufacturers’ recommendations found
in engine manual.
• Electric motors are usually equipped with sealed-for-life bearings and require no additional lubrication.
• Never use a multi-weight detergent motor oil in your compressor.
INITIAL START-UP OF YOUR COMPRESSOR
SAFE PRACTICES ARE MANDATORY WHEN DEALING WITH COMPRESSED AIR, THEREFORE, THE
FOLLOWING PROCEDURE SHOULD BE FOLLOWED FOR: START-UP OF A NEW INSTALLATION, START-UP
AFTER CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO AN EXISTING INSTALLATION, AND START-UP AFTER SERVICE
REPAIR WORK HAS BEEN PERFORMED.
Checklist
• Make sure no installation debris or tools are on or around the compressor.
• Check oil level (See Adding Oil)
• Check belt tension (See Checking Belt Tension)
• Rotate flywheel to make sure it rotates freely
• Make sure all guards are in place
• Check fuses or thermal overloads for proper size
• Open all manual shut-off valves
• Jog the starter switch to check rotational direction of the compressor. It should rotate as per the directional arrow on
the compressor flywheel.
• The rotation is right when the cooling fins inside the flywheel are blowing air towards the compressor.