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Important: Always read and follow operating instructions.
Separator/Lubricator Maintenance
Check oil and water levels regularly, and perform
these maintenance items weekly:
1.
Disconnect air supply to machine.
2.
The Separator (Filter) unit is equipped with an
automatic drain and should not normally need draining.
3.
If the fluid level is more than 1/4" from the top of
the gauge, add oil. Remove the filler plug on top of the
lubricator and add SAE10W non-detergent oil or an air
tool oil to bring the level up to 1/4” from the top of the
gauge. Replace filler plug and clean up any spilled oil.
CAUTION
Use only SAE 10W non-detergent oil or
an air tool oil for seperator/lubricator
maintenance. Do not use substitutes like
brake fluid, WD-40
®
, Marvel Mystery Oil
®
,
or antifreeze, as these materials will dam-
age seals within the system.
4.
Adjust the oil flow by turning the black flow
adjustment knob and turning it to increase or decrease
the flow. Watch the formation of oil drops in the
see-through oil chamber. Reconnect the air supply
and continually cycle the bead loosener through full
strokes and count the drips during the cycles. The
delivery of oil to the airline should be about 1 drop per
5 to 15 cylinder cycles. Adjust flow as required.
Oil Flow
Adjust
Oil Fill
Air Out
Air In
Auto
Drain
Outlet
Separator
Lubricator