Condux Gulfstream 35, Product Manual

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Maintenance

Compressor Oil

It  is  important  that  the  compressor  oil  be  of  a 
recommended  type,  and  inspected  and  replaced  as 
stated in this manual.

The combination of a coalescer element loaded with 
dirt and oxidized oil products together with increased 
air velocity as a result of this clogged condition may 
produce  a  critical  point  while  the  machine  is  in 
operation  where  ignition  can  take  place  and  could 
cause a fire in the separator tank.

The following are general characteristics for a 
rotary screw lubricant.  Due to the impossibility of 
establishing limits on all physical and chemical 
properties of lubricants which can affect their 
performance in the compressor over a broad range 
of environmental influences, the responsibility for 
recommending and consistently furnishing a 
suitable heavy duty lubricant must rest with the 
individual supplier if they choose not to use the 
recommended ShieldWorks rotary screw lubricant.  
The lubricant supplier’s recommendation must, 
therefore, be based upon not only the following 
general characteristics, but also upon his or her own 
knowledge of the suitability of the recommended 
lubricant in helical screw type air compressors 
operating in the particular environment involved.

The Lifetime Warranty is initiated with the factory 
fill of the machine with ShieldWorks lubricant.  To 
maintain lifetime warranty status on the airend, the 
lifetime warranty registration must be completed and 
required maintenance schedules must be followed.

Recommended Compressor Lubricant: 
ShieldWorks

1.  Specifications

1.  Flash point 496°F minimum.

2.  Pour point -40°F.

3.  Contains rust and corrosion inhibitors.

4.  Contains foam suppressors.

5.  Contains oxidation stabilizer.

Due  to  environmental  factors,  the  useful  life  of  all 
“extended life” lubricants may be shorter than quoted 
by the lubricant supplier.  Condux International, Inc. 
encourages the user to closely monitor the lubricant 
condition and to participate in an oil analysis program 
with the supplier.

No  lubricant,  however  good  and/or  expensive,  can 
replace proper maintenance and attention.  Select and 
use it wisely.

Air / Oil Coalescer 

This is a single piece unit that requires replacement 
when it fails to remove the oil from the discharge air.

To replace element, P/N 02291790, proceed as follows:

1.  Shutdown compressor and wait for complete 

blow down (zero pressure).

2.  Turn element counterclockwise for removal.

3.  Install new rubber seal in head and supply a 

film of fluid directly on the seal.

4.  Rotate element clockwise by hand until 

element contact seal (as viewed from top).

5.  Rotate element at edge of can one more turn 

clockwise with band wrench.

6.  Run system and check for leaks.

DexTron 3 or equivalent may be used, but not 
DexTron 6. AW32 Hydraulic Oil can be used to 
“top off” the system in critical situations.