KAESER M100, Operator'S Manual

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Fig. 51 Fuel filter with water trap maintenance
1
Bleed screw
I ‑ open
0 ‑ close
2
Separator tank
3
Drain plug
I ‑ open
0 ‑ close
Checking the fuel water trap
Water, being denser than diesel fuel, sinks to the bottom of the separator tank. The water impurity
also differs in colour from the fuel. A check should be made daily as to whether water and dirt has
accumulated.
➤ Check the fuel in the transparent water trap.
Fuel contaminated: Eemptying the water trap immediately.
Emptying the fuel water trap
Precondition Water and/or contamination are visible in the water trap.
1. Place a receptacle beneath the fuel micro-filter housing.
2. Loosen the bleed screw
1
in the filter head.
3. Loose the drain screw
3
and allow water and dirt to drain out into the receptacle.
4. Remove the receptacle.
5. Reconnect the battery.
6. Close the door.
The mixture of fuel and water and any materials contaminated with fuel must be disposed of
in accordance with environment protection regulations.
10 Maintenance
10.3 Engine maintenance
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Operator Manual Screw Compressor
M100
No.: 9_6999 23 USE