Clarke Air CAT162, Fitting & Maintenance Instructions

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SETTING THE OIL FLOW

1. Adjust the oil delivery rate as 

required, by twisting the regulator 
knob in the direction shown by the 
+/- symbols.

• + and - are marked on the 

casting.

2. Adjust the drip rate only when 

there is a constant rate of air flow 
through the lubricator. Monitor the 
drip rate through the sight-glass.

3. Monitor the air tool being lubricated for a few days following the drip rate 

adjustment and see how well the device works, then determine whether 
the drip rate at the lubricator should be adjusted for more or less oil. 
Typically, the lubricator should be adjusted to approx 2 drops per minute.

• If the air tool is excessively lubricated, the reservoir will quickly 

become depleted and oil mist may be noticed being expelled from 
the air tool exhaust port.

• Never use lubricated compressed air when using a paint spray gun, 

since oil mixed with paint will spoil the finish of the work being 
sprayed.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

With prolonged use the lubricator may become foul and require cleaning out 
before further use. It should be removed and cleaned as follows:

1. Shut off the air compressor and vent any remaining air from the airline.

2. Remove the bowl housing by releasing the spring catch, pushing into the 

body and twisting the bowl housing free. The oil pick-up and sight-glass 
parts can then be removed for cleaning.

3. Gently clean the internal components and body using dishwashing liquid 

and allow to dry.

4. Reassemble, taking care not to overtighten plastic items.

IMPORTANT: Over tightening will permanently damage the sealing o-rings.

Your lubricator has been designed to give long and trouble free service. If, 
however, having followed the instructions in this booklet carefully, you 
encounter problems, take the unit to your local CLARKE dealer.