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SCAVENGE LINE (7/20)
• Returns to air inlet.
• Look for clogged scavenge lines in case of oil carry over!
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SAFETY VALVE (7/20)
• Valve is on the oil side of the element where pressure is maximum
when the separator element is blocked.
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SONIC ORIFICE (7/20)
• Maintains a min. pressure (~5bar) in the receiver to:
– keep the oil flowing.
– limit pressure drop across the separator.
• Continuous operation at min pressure results in oil carry over due
to insufficient scavenge flow.
