Laplante V120103-RS11, Operation Manual

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Operation manual
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4. Loosen the latch that secures the element and remove the element
5. Place a bright light inside the element to inspect for damage or leak holes. Discard any
element that shows the slightest hole.
6. Clean the housing with a damp cloth. Do not attempt to blow out dirt with compressed air.
7. Place a new element in the housing and re-secure in place with latch.
8. Reset the filter service advisory and the machine will be ready for operation.
7.6 V-belts Replacement
Routine examination of the drive system is recommended to insure maximum compressor
life. The Belts need to be checked for wear and stretch.
To Check the Belts:
1. Switch off the unit, disconnect the power, and lockout and tag to prevent accidental
restarting.
2. Allow one minute after stopping the compressor for setting and the pressure to relieve.
3. Remove the belt guard.
4. Inspect for any fraying or cracking of the belts. If there is any replace the belts.
5. Check the tension. The deflection should be about 1/64
”
per inch of span between the
sheaves with about 4
–
5 pounds of force perpendicular to the belt.
To Change The Belts:
1. Switch off the unit, disconnect the power, lockout and tag circuit breaker to prevent
accidental restarting.
2. Allow one minute after stopping the compressor for setting and the pressure to relieve.
3. Remove the belt guard.
4. Loosen the bolts (3) mounting the air end, see the figure 7-5.
5. Loosen the take-up bolts (1) , see the figure 7-5.
6. Remove the belts.
7. Replace with new belts.
8. Set the initial tension by using take-up bolts (1) figure 7-5. the deflection should be 1/64
”
per inch of span between the sheaves with about 5
–
6 pounds of downward force.
9. Check sheave alignment (See Sheave Alignment).
10. Tighten the bolts ( 3) mount the air end, see the figure 7-5.
11. Mounting the belt guard on.
12. Return unit to operation.