Gardner Denver Reavell 5236, Operating & Maintenance Manual

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5236.MK2
COMPRESSOR
V14.0, En
1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
1.1 CONFIGURATION
The C5236 Mk2 is a four cylinder, single acting, two stage, 90° vee configuration, water cooled
machine. It has complete primary balance when fitted with aluminium first stage pistons, giving
excellent balance characteristics.
1.2 LUBRICATION
The forced feed system is shown on following page.
The specified lubricant must be used at all times to ensure safe and efficient operation with minimum
wear and maximum protection against moist air corrosion.
Recommendations are the result of extensive research at Gardner Denver Works and all responsibility
for the use of an oil other than that recommended is placed on the purchaser and his oil company.
1.3 LUBRICATION SCHEMATIC FLOW DIAGRAM
OIL
PUMP
25 MICRON
FILTER
RELIEF
VALVE
BY-PASS
VALVE
only opens
when
blocked
STRAINER
SUMP
SPECIAL
OIL FILLER
This unit prevents air entering
or gas leaving during sump
replenishment
Cylinders are lubricated by the oil mist created by oil
thrown from the big end bearings
MAIN
BEARING
MAIN
BEARING
CRANK
SHAFT
PRESSURE
GAUGE
LOW OIL
PRESSURE
SWITCH
BIG END
BEARING
SMALL END
BEARING