Instruction Manual
Airmac Air Compressors
2019-06-07
© Glenco Air & Power Pty Ltd
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ambient temperature range in which the compressor will be operating. The compressor pump has
been filled at the factory with SAE 15W-40 mineral based engine oil that is suitable for ambient
temperatures from
−
15°C (5°F) to over 40°C (104°F). Mineral based, semi-synthetic or fully synthetic
oils may be used, but different types of oils should not be mixed together.
Regular oil changes in accordance with the recommended maintenance schedule are crucial to the
service life of the compressor pump.
To change the oil, remove the oil fill cap and then remove the oil drain plug. An alternative to
draining is to evacuate the oil through the oil fill hole by inserting a suction probe. Oil flows easier if
the pump is warm, but do not touch the oil in case it is hot. Reinstall the oil drain plug tightly before
adding the new oil and then finally screw the oil fill cap back in place.
If the oil changes to a white colour, this indicates water contamination. If it changes to a dark colour,
this can indicate compressor overheating or that the oil is contaminated with wear and tear debris.
Change the oil immediately in either case of discolouration.
Do not pollute the environment by improper or illegal disposal of waste oil.
New or rebuilt compressor pumps will discharge higher than normal amounts of oil until the piston
rings are seated in, which can take approximately 100 operating hours. Some oil may also
concurrently accumulate at the crankcase breather openings and this too will diminish with run time.
7.4
Air Receiver
Tank
To drain condensate from the air receiver tank, slowly open the drain valve and allow the condensate
to discharge. Do not pollute the environment by improper or illegal disposal of condensate that may
contain lubricating oil or other contaminants.
Use extreme caution when opening the drain valve if the air receiver tank is pressurised.
Thumbscrew drain cocks should not be opened more than one full turn. Lever operated drain valves
can be fully opened with one quarter of a turn.
Certified external and internal inspections of the air receiver tank should be carried out by a licensed
in-service inspector at intervals of no less than two and four years, respectively, in accordance with
Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3788:2006 or as otherwise specified by the Workplace
Health and Safety Regulations in your jurisdiction.
Do not attempt to repair or modify an air receiver tank. Welding, drilling or any other modification
will weaken the tank and may result in damage from rupture or explosion.
Always replace worn, cracked, corroded or damaged air receiver tanks immediately.
7.5
Filter-Regulator
The compressor’s filter-regulator, if so equipped, is fitted with a semi-automatic drain valve
underneath its condensate bowl.
With reference to Figure 6-2, the drain valve handle should normally be kept in the semi-automatic
position with the arrow symbol pointing vertically upwards (
▲
); when there is no air pressure in the
system, any condensate water will automatically discharge out through the bottom of the valve. And
when the system is pressurised, the valve will automatically close internally.
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