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Use of improper lubricants will cause damage to equipment. Do not mix
different types of lubricants or use inferior lubricants.
All materials used in Gardner Denver compressor units are compatible with
AEON 9000SP Synthetic Lubricating Coolant. Use caution when selecting
downstream components such as lubricating bowls, gaskets and valve trim.
AEON 9000SP Synthetic Lubricating Coolant is not compatible with Nitrile
(Buna N) or acrylic paints. AEON 9000SP is compatible with most air system
downstream components.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available for all AEON lubricants from your authorized Gardner
Denver distributor or by calling 217-222-5400.
MOISTURE IN THE OIL SYSTEM -
The oil mixing valve provided with your compressor package has
been designed to avoid water vapor condensation during all modes of operation (e.g., load level, ambient
temperature or relative humidity and discharge pressure). See “Oil Mixing Valve” notes within this section
for further details on this device.
This feature does not eliminate the need to analyze the lubricating oil frequently. If an analysis reveals
the presence of water in the oil, it may indicate that the oil mixing valve is malfunctioning. Contact your
authorized Gardner Denver factory distributor for assistance.
OIL SIGHT GLASS
- This device indicates oil level within the air/oil reservoir. Check oil level only with
the compressor stopped. Normal oil level is the middle of the measuring rod. Add oil only when oil level
has reached the bottom of measuring rod. Drain oil only when the oil level is beyond the top of the
measuring rod.
ADDITION OF OIL BETWEEN CHANGES
– Oil losses (typically 4 ppm) from the oil separation system
may require replenishment between scheduled changes. If (during operation only) the sight glass shows
no oil or less than 25% of full height, add oil per following steps: (See Figure 5-1, page 42).
1.
Be sure the unit is completely off and oil sump is depressurized.
2.
Disconnect, lockout and tagout the power supply to the compressor package.
3.
Close (when provided) valve isolating compressor package from air system.
4.
Wipe away all dirt around the oil filler plug.
5.
Remove the oil filler plug (1) and add (or drain by opening valve (3) if correcting high level) sufficient
oil to adjust its level to nearly the top of the measuring rod.
6.
Install the oil filler plug, open isolation valve (when provided), restore power, then run unit to check
for leaks.
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