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ROTORCOMP VERDICHTER Operating Manual - NK 100
7.4 [en] 09/2008
7.3.3 Filling with oil
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Caution:
Observe the oil recommendation, see "Lubricants
and Operating Materials". Add oil of the same oil
type and the same brand.
A conversion to another oil type may require flush-
ing of the compressor module.
ROTORCOMP recommends also replacing the oil
filter during an oil change.
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Replace the oil filter if necessary
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Pour oil into the filler neck on the separator
tank up to the maximum level and screw the
screw plug 1 onto the filler neck by hand
(see Figure 7-2).
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Switch on the screw compressor and allow it to
run for approx. three minutes.
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Oil level check:
Top up the missing oil quantity again up to the
maximum level.
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Check sheet entry (see chapter 7.7 "Mainte-
nance check sheet").
7.4 Oil filter
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Warning:
Rotating, pressurized and hot components,
DANGER OF INJURY
– The unit parts, oil and oil filler plug may be over
80°C/176°F; danger of burns!
– Wear personal safety equipment!
The oil filter replacement may only be carried out
at a standstill and with the screw compressor sys-
tem completely discharged.
7.4.1 Oil filter replacement intervals
According to the specifications of the system man-
ufacturer. For the reference values for the screw
compressor compact module, see chapter 7.8
"Maintenance intervals".
7.4.2 Oil filter replacement
Figure 7-4
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Switch off the system and completely release
the pressure in the system.
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Remove the oil filter cartridge 1 with a suitable
tool, e.g. oil filter strap wrench.
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Oil the gasket 2 on the new oil filter cartridge 1
with oil of the same oil type as in the compres-
sor module.
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Note:
Dispose of the old oil filter cartridge according to
the applicable regulations
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The new oil filter cartridge 1 must be held verti-
cally and filled with oil of the same oil type as in
the compressor module before screwing on.
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Screw the new oil filter cartridge onto the bea-
ring cap 3 and tighten by hand. No tool is
required.
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Switch on the screw compressor.
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The oil filter must then be checked for leaks
with the system running.
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Oil level check:
Top up the missing oil quantity again up to the
maximum level.
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Check sheet entry (see chapter 7.7 "Mainte-
nance check sheet").
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