The operator should remain nearby the equipment throughout
the use to ensure the proper functioning of the system.
It is imperative to hold the hose in order to avoid whipping
during pressurization.
4.1 Lubricant recommendations
MOUVEX BSC3 oil is recommended.
With BSC3 oil, oil change is recommended every year or
400 working hours.
I
n case of operations done
under minus 25°C
, BSC3 oil
viscosity sharply increases and can generate starting
troubles. It will be necessary, in that case, to preheat the
compressor body.
It is also allowed to use oil SAE 5W40 temporarily allowing
to tolerate -35°C.
That implies the following constraints :
• Oil must be replaced every 100 operating hours.
• Imperative return to the BSC3 when the temperature
becomes again positive.
Oils BSC and SAE are miscible; the passage of the one
with the other thus does not imply particular procedure of
cleaning.
4.2 Filling of lubricant
Our compressors are delivered without oil. The use
of a compressor with an incorrect oil level can lead
to important property damage and serious injuries.
The quantity of oil for a MX12 compressor is approxi-
mately
4,7 l
:
• ~3,5 l inside the compressor,
• ~1,2 l inside the cooler, pipes and filter.
Compressor installed on the truck :
• Add around 4,5 l by the oil plug inside the compressor.
• Run the compressor for 1 min.
• Use one of the side plug in order to set up the maxi-
mum oil level. Put oil until it reach leaking level.
Checking the oil level can also be done via the oil dip-
stick located at the rear of the compressor.
Before starting the system, fill the casing with oil until
reaching the overflow level.
NB : A residual volume of 0,5 l of oil may be present inside
the compressor when it leaves the factory.
After filling, the level must under no circumstances
exceed the maximum oil level.
CAUTION
Oil plug
Max oil
level
CAUTION
WARNING: SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE CAN CAUSE FROM WHIPPING HOSES.
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