F
OR
M
ODELS
: JGI, JGM, JGN, JGP
AND
JGQ
S
ECTION
4 L
UBRICATION
PAGE 4-55
Lube Oil Filter
Ariel recommends replacing the lube oil filter every 6 months, or 4000 hours, or when oil filter
differential pressure reaches the value given in Table 4-15 or on the oil filter information plate
located on the compressor frame top cover, at normal operating temperature; whichever
comes first. Also clean the sintered element in the small oil filter supplied on the force feed
lubrication system on the same schedule or every time main oil filter is changed.
Oil Filter Installation for Spin-On Type Filters
1.
For compressors supplied with spin-on type oil filters, remove the old filter by
unscrewing it, with the compressor stopped. Be sure that the old filter gasket is
removed. Clean the filter manifold base surfaces.
2.
Fill a new filter with clean oil, using the same grade and type of oil as in the
sump.
3.
Apply clean oil to the filter gasket.
4.
Screw on the new filter, after the filter gasket contacts the base tighten one full
turn.
5.
After starting the compressor, check for leaks and retighten the filter if neces-
sary.
6.
Do not run the compressor with a damaged filter canister. It can fracture or leak.
7.
Replace the filter only with an Ariel approved non-bypass type filter.
Oil Filter Element Installation for Cartridge Type Filters
1.
For compressors supplied with cartridge type oil filters, remove the filter vessel
drain plug and completely drain the vessel, with the compressor stopped.
2.
During draining, remove the flowing vent line and 1/16 in. (2 mm) orifice fitting
and blow out the line with compressed air. Clean the orifice with a 1/32 in.
(1 mm) diameter wire or a standard paper clip (20/21 gage wire). Loosen the
nuts and remove the top cover.
NOTE: REMOVAL OF THE ELEMENT PRIOR TO COMPLETELY DRAINING THE VES-
SEL WILL ALLOW TRAPPED DEBRIS TO ENTER THE OIL HEADER AND CAN
CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE COMPRESSOR.
3.
After the oil has completely drained, remove the spring plate assembly, strainer
T
ABLE
4-15 M
AXIMUM
D
IFFERENTIAL
P
RESSURE
T
O
C
HANGE
O
IL
F
ILTER
OR
E
LEMENT
(
S
)
TYPE FILTER
MAXIMUM P
D
TO CHANGE FILTER
A
a. Or every six months, or 4000 hours, whichever comes first.
2. On start-up differential pressure may exceed the tabled limits until the oil reaches operating tem-
perature.
PSID
bar
g
Spin-On Filter
10
(0.7)
Cartridge Type Element(s)
15
(1.0)