KAESER M27, Operator'S Manual

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1. Seal off the air intakes of the engine and compressor air filters before starting cleaning.
2. Clean the aftercooler with compressed air, water or steam jet in the opposite direction to the
cooling air flow (from inside to outside).
3. Remove the protective coverings from the air filters.
4. Reconnect the battery.
5. Close the canopy.
6. Start the machine and run up to operating temperature so that excess water is evaporated.
Clean the cooler blades only in a washing area equipped with an oil separator.
10.6 Maintenance of rubber sealing strips
The rubber sealing strips between the lower body and the canopy serve both as a soundproofing
measure and to prevent ingress of rain water.
Care of the rubber sealing strips is especially necessary in winter to prevent the strips from sticking
and tearing when the canopy is opened.
Material Cleaning cloth
Silicone or Vaseline
Precondition The machine is shut down.
The machine is fully vented, the pressure gauge reads 0 psig.
The machine is cooled down.
All compressed air consumers are disconnected and the air outlet valves are open.
1. Open the canopy.
2. Clean the rubber sealing strips with a lint-free cloth and check for cracks, holes and other dam‐
age.
Change a damaged gasket.
3. Grease the rubber strips.
4. Close the canopy.
10.7 Chassis maintenance
➤ Perform maintenance tasks according to the schedule in chapter 10.2.3.1.
10.7.1 Wheel checks
Check the wheels for tightness, visible damage and tire pressures:
■ after the first 30 miles
■ after every wheel change
■ at least every six months
Material Torque wrench
tire pressure gauge
Precondition Machine shut down and secured against restarting.
10 Maintenance
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Operator Manual Screw Compressor
M27
No.: 9_9548 05 USE