10.5.1 Unhinge the gas struts of the enclosure
In order to clean both coolers, you must open the cover to its maximum opening angle. For
this purpose, you must unhinge the two gas struts at the enclosure.
Overview:
■ Slightly lift the clip of the ball cup with a screwdriver.
■ Pull the ball cup off the ball head.
■ Keep the clip on the ball cup.
Precondition The machine is secured against moving.
Enclosure is open.
Use a suitable object or a second person to support the enclosure.
Fig. 52 Create maximum opening angle
1
Machine (enclosure closed)
2
Chock
3
maximum opening angle (gas struts un‐
hinged)
4
Enclosure open
1. Push a suitable screwdriver below the clip of the ball cup of the gas strut cylinder.
2. Slightly angle and hold the screwdriver.
The clip opens.
3. Pull the ball cup off the ball head.
4. Proceed in the same manner with the second gas strut.
Both gas struts are unhinged.
5. Create maximum opening angle of enclosure.
Result The oil cooler and coolant cooler are now accessible from the outside.
10.5.2 Cleaning the oil cooler and coolant cooler
The cleaning direction by means of compressed air, water or steam jet must always be in the
opposite direction of the cooling air flow.
1. Cover the intake openings of both the engine and compressor air filters.
10 Maintenance
10.5 Cooler maintenance
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Operating Manual Portable Rotary Screw Compressor
MOBILAIR M27 PE
No.: 9_9548 22 HCE
