Servicing 9
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ST16135-00E
9.5
Basic Service
WARNING !
STOP THE COMPRESSOR AND ISOLATE FROM
THE MAINS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. LOCK THE
ISOLATOR IN THE OFF POSITION. FIT A SAFETY
NOTICE ADVISING THAT WORK IS BEING
CARRIED OUT ON THE COMPRESSOR.
CLOSE THE AIR OUTLET VALVE TO ISOLATE
THE COMPRESSOR FROM THE AIRLINE
SYSTEM. FIT A SAFETY NOTICE ADVISING THAT
IT IS NOT TO BE OPENED.
DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL THE AIR PRESSURE
GAUGE READS ZERO !
CAUTION !
(1)
When changing recommended oil types, it
is advisable to flush the Compressor.
(2)
When changing to Fluid Force Clear, the
Compressor must be flushed out with Fluid Force
Prime.
9.6
Access Panel Removal
With the compressor stopped ensure pressure is vented from the
oil cooler/air aftercooler and associated pipework.
Unlock (key provided) and open the hinged front door panel to
allow removal of the top panel.
Remove any fixing screws and pull the top panel from the snap fit
location pegs or location slots and lift clear of the compressor.
Check that the compressor pressure gauge reads zero.
9.7
Oil Draining and Filter Replacement
(Fig. 9.2 and Fig. 9.3)
WARNING !
AVOID UNNECESSARY CONTACT WITH HOT OIL
AND COMPONENTS. GLOVES ARE
RECOMMENDED IF DRAINING OIL WHEN THE
COMPRESSOR IS HOT!
9.8
Oil Draining
Remove filler plug (A) (Fig. 9.2) with bonded seal (B) to allow air
to enter the compressor to aid drainage.
Place a suitable container below the oil drain point, remove drain
plug (A) from the end of the tap (B) (Fig. 9.3), turn the tap and
allow oil to drain.
When draining is complete, turn the drain tap to the off position
and replace the drain plug, clean away any oil spillages.
Fig. 9.2 - Oil Filler Plug, Air Filter and Separator
Element Location
Fig. 9.3 - Oil Drain and Filter Location
9.9
Oil Filter Replacement (Fig. 9.3)
Unscrew oil filter (C) anti-clockwise, minimise spillage from the
canister and discard in a safe manner, refer to 9.12.
Using a new filter, smear a small amount of oil onto the seal,
screw in clockwise, hand tight only.
