Servicing 9
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ST16135-00C
9.5
Basic Service
WARNING !
STOP THE COMPRESSOR AND ISOLATE IT
FROM THE MAINS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. LOCK
THE ISOLATOR IN THE OFF POSITION. FIT A
SAFETY NOTICE TO THE ISOLATOR 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 TO THE VALVE
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.
It is necessary to unlock (key provided) and open the hinged front
door panel to allow removal of the top panel.
Remove the top panel from the snap fit location pegs 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 the filler plug (Fig. 9.2 (A)) 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 in the tap. 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 the oil filter (C) in an anti-clockwise direction, minimise
oil spillage from the canister. Clean away any spillage and discard
the old filter in a safe manner.
Using a new filter, smear a small amount of oil onto the seal,
screw in clockwise to tighten, hand tight only.
