INSTALLATION & OPERATION
COMPRESSOR LUBRICATION
RECOMMENDED OIL
Compressor oil
# EAOIL10 (1 Litre)
*Compressor originally filled with SAE 20W oil (ISO 68)
Compressor oil is a non-detergent mineral oil formulated with additives to
help minimize carbon build up, increase ring life and reduce oil
consumption, for use at ambient temperatures of 0° to 30° C (32° - 86°F).
OTHER APPROVED OILS
Regular mineral oils can also be used in this compressor. Always use non-
detergent oil with the following specifications:
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT
POINT OF OPERATION
SAE
VISCOSITY
ISO
VISCOSITY
-16°C to 0°C (3.2°F to 32°F)
SAE 10W
ISO 32
1°C to 26°C (33.8°F to 78.8°F)
SAE 20W
ISO 68
Above 27°C (80.6°F)
SAE 30W
ISO 100
OIL CHANGES
INITIAL OIL CHANGE DUE AT 100 HOURS
1) Remove the oil drain plug. Allow oil to drain completely.
2) Replace the oil drain plug.
3) Refill with the recommended oil to the proper level.
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ALWAYS CHECK THE OIL LEVEL AND QUALITY BEFORE
START UP. DO NOT ADD OR CHANGE OIL WHILE THE UNIT
IS RUNNING. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED
NON-DETERGENT OIL.
CHANGE OIL EVERY 300 HRS OR 3 MONTHS, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
