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AM SERIES AIR MOTORS
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Part No. 45-200 D170 (Rev. T)
Thank you for purchasing this Gast product. It is manufactured to the highest standards
using quality materials.
This manual includes general safety instructions for operation under normal conditions
and for operation in hazardous conditions.
Please follow all recommended maintenance, operational and safety
instructions and you will receive years of trouble-free service.
WARNING
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING
THIS PRODUCT. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND
KEEP IN THE VICINITY OF THE PRODUCT.
General Information:
Operating Pressure Limits
Lubricated Models
Pressure
1AM
100 psi / 7 bar
1UP
80 psi / 5.6 bar
2AM
100 psi / 7 bar
4AM
100 psi / 7 bar
6AM
100 psi / 7 bar
8AM
100 psi / 7 bar
16AM
100 psi / 7 bar
LL and NLP Models Pressure
1AM
80 psi / 5.5 bar
1UP
65 psi / 4.9 bar
2AM
80 psi / 5.5 bar
4AM
80 psi / 5.5 bar
6AM
80 psi / 5.5 bar
8AM
80 psi / 5.5 bar
16AM
80 psi / 5.5 bar
Product Use Criteria:
• Non-hazardous conditions: Operate at ambient temperatures up
to 250ºF (121ºC).
• Hazardous conditions: Operate at ambient temperatures up to
104ºF (40ºC).
• Protect unit from dirt and moisture.
• Use ONLY compressed air to drive motor.
• Air lines connected to motor should be the same size or the next
size larger than the inlet port for efficient output and speed con-
trol.
• Protect all surrounding items from exhaust air.
• Bearings are grease packed.
• Use Gast #AD220 or a detergent SAE#10 automotive engine oil
for lubricating.
• Motors are to be used in commercial installations only.
•
This symbol appears on labels of air motors that
are designed for use in hazardous atmospheres. These
air motors comply with the applicable standards and
specifications and meet the requirements of the guidelines
of the Directive 2014/34/EU. They are intended to be used
in zones 1 and 2 where explosive atmospheres are likely to
occur.
• Air supply, directional control valve and pressure regulator should
be selected based upon the air consumption of the motor.
