Maintenance
of compressor
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Maintenance of compressor
To maintain the compressor in perfect condition it is necessary to perform some periodic works on its
maintenance.
Compressor maintenance should be carried out only by professionals with the necessary
knowledge, skills and experience. All works witch are not described here can also be performed
only by specialist of department of work with clients of the enterprise-manufacturer or of manufac-
turer service center.
Before performing any maintenance disconnect the compressor and bleed air from the receiver.
Disconnect the compressor from the power supply to avoid unintended inclusion.
The first maintenance in 50 working hours
Check the tightening of all screws on the cylinder head and the bottom frame.
Drain of condensate moisture
Drain of condensate moisture from the high-pressure receiver
Condensing moisture (condensate) is collecting on the bottom of the receiver. The volume of condensate
depends on the load of compressor and on the temperature of environment around compressor.
Drain condensate after each use:
In order to be able to drain the condensate, the pressure in the receiver must be 2-3 bar.
ATTANTION!
Condensate is a harmful substance. It represents a threat to the environment.
Place a suitable container under the drain hole.
To immobilize spilled condensate using a binder.
To collect immobilized condensate with a rag.
To utilize the rag in accordance with applicable legal requirements of the application site.
To drain condensate, proceed as follows:
Place a suitable container under the drain hole.
Open the drain hole for condensate drain, slightly turning its plug counter-clockwise on the lower side of
the high pressure receiver.
After a successful condensate drain close the plug again.
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