Sullivan-Palatek 15D, User Manual

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51 MAINTENANCE
6.7 OIL FILTER
The oil filter should be replaced after the first 50
hours of operation and then every 1,000 hours (or
quarterly) or if the filter differential pressure gauge
exceeds 15 psid. The oil filter element is mounted to
the side of the compressor unit.
6.7.1 REMOVAL
1. Follow 6.3 Stopping for Maintenance procedures.
2. Verify that compressor has little to no air
pressure prior to removal of component parts.
3. Use a rag or strap wrench, if necessary, to
remove the old element.
4.
Discard the old element in accordance to local
codes.
6.7.2 INSTALLATION
1. Oil the gasket on the new oil filter.
2. Attach new oil filter element. Tighten by hand as
much as possible.
3. Top off oil in sump tank and tighten oil fill cap.
4. Start compressor and check for leaks around the
oil filter.
FIGURE 6-4.
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Oil Filter Element
OIL FILTER MAINTENANCE