Document No 7209-D0001-10
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INSTALLING THE COMPRESSOR UNIT
1.
General Consideration when Mounting the Compressor Unit.
The starting point for the installation is a quick overview of the requirements. Some of these points
will be dealt with in more detail further on in this text. Things that should be considered now are as
follows;
1.
The unit should be installed in a well ventilated area.
2.
The unit will need to be installed level and any variation in the frame to be supported via
washers for spacers and properly secured to the vehicle by means of 5.8 grade fasteners.
3.
It should be possible that the sight level glass for oil level can be checked easily.
4.
It should be possible to service the unit easily without having to disconnect lines or remove
and reposition the unit.
5.
The unit should be protected from excessive exposure to the elements and possible incidental
damage from other operations.
6.
The unit should be installed in an area away from heat sources such as engines, exhaust
systems or other components that generate heat
7.
The unit should not be installed in a location where it will be exposed to high contamination
levels or combustible gases.
8.
The engine exhaust should be routed away from the compressor unit. The engine exhaust
should be located in an area where the exhaust CANNOT be filled up with rain (an exhaust
flapper is fitted to the exhaust) however the exhaust must not face directly down to the
ground.
2.
Mounting of Compressor Unit considering Ventilation.
It is not possible to make absolute recommendations regarding ventilation because of the widely
differing circumstances that are possible. Duty cycle, ambient temperature and enclosure shape are
some of the important variables. Ideal ventilation will provide good airflow through the unit with no
restrictions. Broadly speaking, there are two ways in which the SMAC compressor can be mounted,
2.1.
Top or Deck Mounting
This is the preferred mounting location. Placing the unit in an area where there are no restrictions on
the intake of fresh air and exhausting of hot air and exhaust gases this provides the best cooling and
ensures reliability and life for the compressor / diesel engine driven unit.
