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The compressor must be placed on a solid surface with a tilt of no more than 5°.
15.1 Checking the Oil Level
The oil level must be checked every 5 working hours of the compressor. The
oil level must be visible on the oil level indicator between the halfway point
and the top.
*Nuvair lubricant is very light in color, which can make it difficult to see
in the oil level indicator.
If the oil level is above the maximum level (above the top of the oil level
indicator tube):
Position a container under the drain valve so that it will catch any oil.
Open the drain valve and let the oil flow out until the oil level returns
within the max. and
min. limits (between the top and halfway points
on the oil level indicator tube)
Close the drain valve.
If the oil level is below the minimum level (halfway up the indicator tube):
Open the top fill plug
Top off with oil until the level returns within the max. and min. limits
Close the fill plug.
After running the compressor, the lubricant will be very hot. Take care when removing the
drain plug and draining the lubricant to avoid burns.
Recommended Breathing Air Compressor Lubricant is changed when the first 50 hours of use
is reached, then change lubricant in 250 hour cycles or annually.
Wear gloves when handling compressor lubricant. If contact with skin is made, wash the skin
surface with soap and water.
Always wear goggles when handling compressor lubricant. These materials can cause eye
irritation. If you accidentally get lubricant into your eyes, flush with fresh water for 15 minutes
and contact a physician if irritation develops.
Compressor lubricant should be incinerated after use in a licensed facility in accordance with
Federal, State and local regulations.
15.2 Changing the Oil
Oil Level
Indicator –
Behind Filter
Tower
Oil drain
valve
