Operation Manual
RENNER Compressors
5 Maintenance
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5.4 Cleaning work
The following section contains information on cleaning the
compressor and the air filter.
In terms of general cleaning, vacuum the unit or wipe it with a
damp cloth. Check the intake passage regularly, where
necessary removing any leaves, dust, dirt or similar matter in
the interests of an efficient air supply.
Never direct compressed air at living beings!
Misuse of the compressed air unit can cause serious tissue
damage or even fatal injuries.
Step Operation
1
Switch off the unit and take measures to prevent it
from being restarted.
2
Unscrew filter cover and remove filter cover.
3
Remove filter cartridge.
4
Wipe dust out of filter housing with a slightly damp
cloth.
5
Beat the front end of the cartridge soundly against
the ball of the thumb, taking care not to use force or
damage the cartridge. Clean seat-engaging surfaces
of seals.
6
Holding the cartridge aslant, blow the outside and
inside with dry compressed air at no more than 5 bar
pressure.
7
Fit new filter if it cannot be thoroughly cleaned.
8
Insert filter in housing.
9
Fit filter cover and screw on, ensuring that the cover
is correctly seated.
10
Carry out test run and functional check.
Contents
General points
Cleaning the air
filter
