BLADE
10-1
TI215G0010
Lubricants
OIL CHANGE
FOREwORD
As mentioned above, oil performs multiple functions that
are crucial to the smooth operation of the compressor
and, consequently, it is essential check both its quantity
and condition at the recommended frequency. Please
refer to the specific tables for selecting the oil types
most suitable to the different operating conditions.
FIRST CHANGE OF OIL
If not otherwise indicated on the specific plate, the
compressor is supplied with Rotoroil F2 oil. The first
oil change and the first oil filter change should take
place within 5000 hours or a year. It is to be noted that
expired oil is dangerous for the smooth operation of
the compressor, hence once the forecast interval for its
change has elapsed, it should be replaced.
Oil replacement should be done with the machine off
and with warm oil. To drain oil, wait for the complete
depressurization of the compressor, while verifying
that the pressure gauge on the separator or on the tank
shows that no more pressure exists inside.
Unscrew the cap of the filling gate slowly (Pict. 1), while
paying attention to the possible presence of foam. If
necessary, wait for some minutes for the oil to demulsify.
1
Open the drain plug (Pict. 2) and drain the oil into a
suitable container.
2
Lastly close the cock. It is recommended to be very
careful about emptying the oil circuit completely
because the quantity of used oil which remains trapped
in the circuit may contaminate the new oil.
Fill the separator with new oil until lapping the filling
nozzle (Pict. 3).
3
Start and make it run until the thermostatic valve opens;
this effectively happens when the oil cooler becomes
hot. When the thermostatic valve is open, stop the
compressor through normal procedure. Open the
separator cap again and further fill until lapping the
separator nozzle. Replace the cap gasket and tighten
properly. Do not make any other top up.
USING MATTEI LUbRICANTS
It is recommended to use Mattei Lubricants. The
subsequent changes could be made at the forecasted
intervals.
Should the machine have already worked for a long
period with other oils, and should lacquers and deposits
be present, then it is recommended to wash with
Rotoroil F2 and V-Life Cold for some 200 hours, so as to
remove all residual impurities.
It is also recommended, when filling the machine up
with new oil, to replace the oil filter and the separator
filter.
