4 Design and Function
4.1 Outline of the machine
4.1.1 Machine structure
Fig. 2 Machine overview
1
Air filter
2
Compressor block
2a
One cylinder
2b
Two cylinders
3
Compressor motor
4
Oil filler port
5
Oil sight glass
6
Oil drain plug
7
Arrow showing direction of rotation
8
Compressed air outlet
9
Air pipe*
10
Air cooler*
11
Fan with cowl*
12
Cylinder or collecting pipe
relief valve*
13
Sound enclosure*
*
machine-dependent
4.1.2 Machine function
Atmospheric air is drawn through a filter into the compression chamber of the block. The air is
drawn in during the downward stroke of the piston. It is compressed during the upward stroke.
The compressed air passes through the cooling pipe or cooler to the compressed air outlet.
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Design and Function
4.1
Outline of the machine
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Assembly and operating manual 1-stage piston compressor
EPC-G
No.: 9_5752 24 E
