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eneral descrIptIon
The rotary screw compressor has been specifically designed aiming at minimising maintenance and labour costs.
The components have been arranged so that all vital parts can be easily reached for maintenance purposes simply by opening dedi-
cated panels with quick-release locking devices.
On the same side there are all the filters and all control and safety devices (oil filter, air filter, oil separator filter, regulator valve, mini-
mum valve, safety valve of max pressure, thermostat, tensioning belts, compressor units screw, pressure sensor, emptying and filling
of the oil mist separator tank).
Note! Tank and compressor have been manufactured in compliance with European directives 2006/42/CEE e 2009/105/CEE.
advIsed lubrIcants
Always use oil for turbines with approximately 46 cSt at 40°C and a pour point of at least -8 +10°C. The flash point must be greater
than +200°C.
NEVER MIX DIFFERENT OIL QUALITIES�
Suggested oil :
Screw oil SYNT D46
Use oil with VG32 rating for cold climates and VG68 for tropical climates.
It is advisable to use synthetic oils for very hot and humid climates.
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ntended use
The silent rotary screw compressors have been designed and manufactured exclusively to produce compressed air.
EVERY OTHER USE, DIFFERENT AND NOT FORESEEN BY ALL INDICATED, RELIEVES THE MANUFACTURER OF POSSIBLE
CONSEQUENT RISKS.
In any event the use of the compressor different to that agreed in the purchase order RELIEVES THE MANUFACTURER FROM ALL
LIABILITIES WITH REGARD TO POSSIBLE MATERIAL DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
The electrical system is not designed for the use in environments subject to explosion or for flammable products.
NEVER DIRECT THE JET OF AIR TOWARDS PEOPLE OR ANIMALS. NEVER USE THE COMPRESSED AIR PRODUCED BY
LUBRICATED COMPRESSORS FOR RESPIRATORY PURPOSES OR IN PRODUCTION PROCESSES WHERE THE AIR IS IN
DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOODSTUFFS UNLESS IT HAS BEEN FIRST FILTERED AND CONDITIONED FOR SUCH PURPOSE.
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