9. MAINTENANCE [How to Service the Air Compressor]
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Before servicing the air compressor, stop it, disconnect the power (turn off the earth leakage (ground) circuit
breaker) and verify that the compressor’s internal pressure has dropped to atmospheric pressure.
The maintenance intervals shown refer to the standard Maintenance Schedule (A).
9.4 How to Service the Air Compressor
A pressure sensor is provided on the suction throttle
valve to detect the pressure differential across the air
intake filter. When the sensor detects a pressure
dif ferential as large as 0.72 psi (4.98 kPa) during
operation, AIR FILTER appears on the LCD display
with E0.21 on digital monitor. If this occurs, clean or
replace the air intake filter in accordance with
Maintenance Schedule (A) or (B). The procedure for
cleaning the air intake filter is as follows.
①
Stop the air compressor, disconnect the power and
verify no internal pressure.
②
Remove the front cover (left side).
③
Remove the filter cover and wipe dirt off the inner
surface of filter duct.
④
Loosen the wing nut and remove the air intake filter.
Make sure the contamination and/or dust doesn’t
enter the airend side.
⑤
Tap the air intake filter to remove large particles.
Then blow air to clean the surface of filter.
⑥
In the case of oily or carbon dust, dip the element
into neutral detergent and water solution for about
30 minutes. Rinse the element several times with
clean water (water pressure is less than 39 psi
(0.27MPa)) and air-dry it. Confirm the element is
dried completely.
⑦
Reinstall and tighten the wing nut.
Differential Pressure Sensor
Cover
Air Intake Filter
Wing Nut
CAUTION
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Cleaning of Air Intake Filter (Bi-Annually)
If the air intake filter is clogged with dust/dirt particles; Differential pressure (resistance of flow) across
the air intake filter increases, which results in decreased air intake to the airend and a rise in discharge
air temperature. To avoid a problem, service the air intake filter regularly. If the compressor room
environment is dusty or dirty, service the air intake filter more frequently than instructed on the
Maintenance Schedule.
