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Fig. 26 Changing the oil filter
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Oil filter
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Direction to unscrew
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Oil separator cartridge
Changing the oil filter
1. Unscrew the oil filter anticlockwise and wipe off any drops of oil.
2. Lightly oil the new filter's gasket.
3. Turn the oil filter clockwise by hand to tighten.
➤ Dispose of parts and materials contaminated with oil in accordance with environmental
protection regulations.
Start the machine and carry out a trial run
1. Close all access doors, replace and secure all removable panels.
2. Open the user's shut-off valve between the machine and the compressed air network.
3. Switch on the power supply and reset the maintenance interval counter.
4. After about 10 minutes, check the oil level again and top up if necessary.
5. Switch off the machine and check visually for leaks.
10.16 Changing the oil separator cartridge
The machine must be isolated from the compressed air network and completely vented before
undertaking any work on the pressure system.
The life of the oil separator cartridge is influenced by:
■ contamination in the air drawn into the compressor,
■ Adherence to the changing intervals for:
─ Cooling oil
─ Oil filter
─ Air filter
All the cooling oil has run out of the separator cartridge 1–2 minutes after shutting down. A cooling
oil receptacle is not needed.
10 Maintenance
10.16 Changing the oil separator cartridge
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