10.15.5 Option la
Spark arrestor maintenance
The spark arrestor must be cleaned of any soot residue every two months to prevent the emission
of glowing particles from the exhaust silencer.
Material Suitable rubber hose
Soot receptacle
Cleaning cloth
Protective gloves
Eye protection
Precondition The machine is shut down.
The machine is standing level.
The machine is fully vented, the pressure gauge reads 0 psig.
Machine is cooled down.
All compressed air consumers are disconnected and the air outlet valves are open.
Danger of suffocation from toxic exhaust fumes.
Exhaust fumes from internal combustion engines contain carbon monoxide, which is odor‐
less and deadly.
➤ Never use the machine in enclosed spaces, only in the open!
➤ Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Danger of burns from hot components and sparks.
➤ Wear long-sleeved clothing and gloves.
➤ Wear eye protection.
Cleaning the spark arrestor (floor pan with service openings)
Fig. 77 Cleaning the spark arrestor (floor pan with service openings)
1
Exhaust silencer end pipe
2
Opening in floor panel to access drain port
3
Soot drain port with plug
4
Exhaust silencer with integrated spark ar‐
restor
1. Unscrew the soot drain plug.
2. Push one end of the hose over the drain port and place the other end in the receptacle.
10 Maintenance
10.15 Maintenance for Optional Items
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