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Material The maintenance hose with hose coupling and shut-off valve needed for venting is stowed beneath
the oil separator tank.
Precondition The power supply disconnecting (isolating) device is switched off,
the disconnect device is locked in the off position,
a check has been made that no voltage is present.
WARNING
Compressed air!
Compressed air and devices under pressure can injure or cause death if the contained energy is
released suddenly or uncontrolled.
➤ Vent all pressurized components and chambers completely.
Fig. 22 Venting the machine
1
Hose coupling (air cooler venting)
2
Pressure gauge
3
Hose coupling (oil separator tank venting)
6
Male hose coupling
7
Shut-off valve
A
Shut-off valve open
B
Shut-off valve closed
8
Maintenance hose
Isolate the machine from the air system.
➤ Close the user's shut-off valve between the machine and the air system.
If no shut-off valve is provided, the complete air system must be vented.
Venting the oil separator tank
WARNING
Escaping oil mist is damaging to health.
➤ Do not direct the maintenance hose at persons while venting.
➤ Do not inhale the oil mist.
➤ Check that the oil separator tank pressure gauge reads 0 bar.
10 Maintenance
10.12 Venting the Machine (depressurizing)
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