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Cleaning the spark arrestor (floor pan with service openings)
Fig. 82 Cleaning the spark arrestor (floor pan with service openings)
1
Exhaust silencer end pipe
2
Opening in floor panel to access drain port
3
Soot drain port with plug
4
Exhaust silencer with integrated spark ar‐
restor
1. Unscrew the soot drain plug.
2. Push one end of the hose over the drain port and place the other end in the receptacle.
3. Start the compressor engine.
4. In order to increase the pressure in the exhaust system, partially cover the exhaust discharge
pipe with a fire-proof object.
Soot will drain through the hose into the receptacle.
5. Shut down the engine.
6. Remove the hose and replace the plug.
It is recommended to blow out the spark arrestor with compressed air once a year.
Dispose of soot according to environmental protection regulations.
Cleaning the spark arrestor (sealed floor pan)
In machines with a sealed floor pan, the service openings are closed with plugs. In order to access
the port of the soot drain, you must remove the appropriate plug.
Fig. 83 Cleaning the spark arrestor (sealed floor pan)
1
Exhaust silencer end pipe
2
Soot drain port with plug
3
Exhaust silencer with integrated spark ar‐
restor
4
Service opening, closed with plug (access
to drain port)
10 Maintenance
10.9 Maintenance for Optional Items
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Operator Manual Screw Compressor
M114 SIGMA CONTROL SMART
No.: 901765 05 USE
Option oe
Option oe