22.
4.0
COMPRESSOR LUBRICATION
4.1
General
Unless otherwise specified, the compressor is initially filled with Rogers CLS46 Synthetic Lubricant.
Consult your Rogers factory representative before changing lubricants.
Ensure bulk storage of lubricant and lubricant handling tools (i.e., pumps, hoses) are isolated from
contamination such as other lubricants, rain, sleet, humidity, dust, sand, etc.
The use of improper lubricant or extended lubricant change intervals will result in one or more of the
following:
1. Excessive lubricant consumption
2. Heavy varnish deposits
3. Heavy sludge deposits
4. Premature bearing failure
5. Rotor damage
6. Lubricant separator damage
7. Overheating
8. Clogged lubricant filters
4.2
Lubricant Service Intervals
WARNING
You must stop the compressor and relieve pressure from the unit before adding lubricant. Not
doing so may result in death or injury to personnel and damage to equipment.
NOTE
Alternative lubricants may have different change intervals, contact you Rogers factory
representative for assistance before changing to alternative lubricants..
The standard factory lubricant fill is Rogers CLS-46. At 1,000 hour intervals, submit a lubricant sample to
Rogers factory for analysis. Change lubricant every 6,000 hours for clean environments and operating
temperatures below 190 °F (88 °C).
Change lubricant every 3,000 hours if compressor is operating in dirty environment or air discharge
temperature is above 190 °F (88 °C).
Lubricant testing results may dictate change intervals sooner than 3,000 hours if harsh environmental
conditions exist, but otherwise expect lubricant testing results to suggest a change interval between 3,000
and 6,000 hours of operation.
4.3
Lubricant Level Check
Summary of Contents for KI Series
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