Waterous Eclipse, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Troubleshooting Maintenance
Operation Overview
Feature Feature Description Description
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Compressor The compressor portion of the system includes the compressor and the components driving the compressor, such as the
transmission. Air enters the compressor through the air filter. The air is then entrained, or mixed into the oil, and moved to the
compressor's internal sump.
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Compressed air The compressed air portion of the system includes the sump, separator filter, and supporting hoses. The air/oil mixture moves to the
sump and separates. After leaving the sump, the air passes through the air/oil diverter, which connects multiple components that
move air/oil through the system, and enters the separator filter. The separator filter collects any oil remaining in the mixture and
sends it back to the compressor. The compressed air is then moved to the air distribution manifold. A port on the separator filter also
sends air (pressure) to the balance valve and the pressure modulation control (PMC) assembly, where it is used to synchronize air
and water pressure in auto mode.
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Cooling The cooling portion of the system includes the oil cooler, oil filter, supporting hoses, fire pump, and water source. After leaving the
sump, the oil passes through the air/oil diverter and enters the cooler. Flowing water circulated by the fire pump removes heat from
the oil as it flows through the cooler. Typical applications use an external water source to cool the oil. Alternatively, an internal water
source, such as an on-board water tank, can be used to cool the oil. However, an internal water source can retain heat and become
less effective, so the oil temperature must be closely monitored. Depending on your application, an additional fan-style cooler may
be available to enhance the cooling capability of the system. After being cooled, the oil is returned to the air/oil diverter and sent to
the oil filter. The oil is then filtered and moves back to the compressor through the air/oil diverter.
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Balance The balance portion of the system includes the balance valve, auto-sync solenoid assembly, PMC assembly, and supporting hoses.
When operating in auto mode, the balance valve synchronizes the air pressure produced by the compressor to the water pressure.
The balance portion of the system also purges the air from the system when operation is complete.