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9
Servicing
9
Servicing
9.1
Introduction
WARNING !
READ HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE YOU START ANY SERVICE WORK.
SERVICING OF THE COMPRESSOR MUST ONLY
BE CARRIED-OUT BY AUTHORISED PERSONS
FULLY TRAINED AND COMPETENT IN THE
MAINTENANCE, MAINS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
AND STARTER CONTROL EQUIPMENT OF
HYDROVANE COMPRESSORS. THEY MUST
FULLY UNDERSTAND AND ADOPT CORRECT
AND SAFE WORKING PRACTICES.
If you are unable to carry-out the work safely in the required
manner, your Hydrovane Distributor will be pleased to help.
Use genuine parts and approved oils during routine servicing, the
following premium service kits are available:
Oil change kit, 2000 hour/12 months, use KO457EP, KO1122EP,
or KO3045EP.
Maintenance kit, 4000 hour/2 year, use KM457EP, KM1122EP, or
KM3045EP.
Full overhaul/top-up kit, 20000 hour/10 year, use KT457E,
KT1122E or KT3045E.
9.2
Routine Service Schedule
The work listed in this section must be carried-out at the indicated
running-hours, which must be regarded as a maximum. In dusty,
hot or humid conditions, more frequent servicing may be
necessary.
This section shows the minimum service requirements for your
compressor. To ensure that the full maintenance programme is
carried out, we recommend that your compressor is regularly
serviced by an authorised Hydrovane Distributor.
9.3
Servicing (RS)
Servicing intervals and procedures are the same as specified for
the standard fixed speed compressor of the same power (kW)
rating.
The speed control unit does not require any routine servicing.
After very long periods, it is recommended that the speed control
unit capacitors and cooling fan(s) be replaced to ensure continued
reliability of the unit. Refer to your Hydrovane Distributor for
details.
9.4
Check Compressor Operation
Assuming the compressor is serviced correctly, the machine is
capable of operating in ambient temperatures up to a maximum of
45°C (40°C RS). At this ambient temperature the oil temperature
will be typically 75°C to 85°C.
When the compressor is working, the temperature should be:-
Initial start-up and warm-up period. <70°C
Optimum working temperature. 75 - 85°C
High temperature.
90 -100°C
Warning ! Consult your Distributor. >107°C
9.4.1
Check Compressor Pressure
It is necessary to unlock (key provided) and open the hinged front
door panel and remove the top panel to view the pressure gauge.
Remove any fixing screws and pull the top panel from the snap fit
location pegs or location slots and lift clear of the compressor.
The pressure gauge is located adjacent to the air filter.
9.4.2
Check oil level (Fig. 9.1)
With the compressor stopped check the oil level using the sight-
glass (A) fitted near the end of the oil filter. The sight glass should
appear full, if only part full or empty top up with approved oil.
.
Fig. 9.1 - Oil Level Sight Glass Location
