In order to keep the compressor in good working condition, periodic maintenance is
essential.
IMPORTANT! Failure to carry out maintenance tasks may invalidate the warranty on
your compressor.
WARNING! Before performing any maintenance operation, switch off the compressor,
disconnect from electricity supply and release all air from the tank.
6.1. OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT AFTER THE FIRST 50 WORKING HOURS:
a)
Check that all bolts/nuts are tight, particularly those retaining the crankcase and
cylinder head.
b)
Replace the lubricating oil - see para 6.5.
6.2.
OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WEEKLY:
a)
drain condensation by opening the valve located under the tank (fig.5). Place a
container under the valve and open the valve by turning anticlockwise.
WARNING!
Take care if there is compressed air in the tank as water could flow out with
considerable force. Recommended pressure 1 - 2bar max.
b)
Check oil level and if necessary, top up.
6.3.
OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT EVERY 50 HOURS:
(or more frequently, if the compressor operates in a very dusty atmosphere):
a)
Turn off the compressor and remove the filter element (fig.6). using stored air from it's
tank, clean the filter with compressed air. (Wear eye protection and
DO NOT
direct
air towards the body or hands).
DO NOT
operate the compressor without the filter as
foreign bodies or dust could seriously damage the pump. Replace the filter element.
b)
Check for oil leaks.
6.4.
OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT EVERY 100 HOURS:
a)
Check the automatic cut-out at max. pressure and the automatic cut-in at 2bar below.
b)
General clean up of the compressor.
6.7. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLES
Maintenance Operations
Weekly
50hrs
100hrs
400hrs
drain condensation
•
Check oil level
•
Clean intake filter
•
Check for oil leaks
•
Replace oil
•
Check cut-out
•
General cleaning of compressor
•
Replace air filter
•
Check tube fittings and electrical
connections
•
Internal & external inspection of tank
•
6.5.
OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT EVERY 400 HOURS:
a)
Replace the lubricating oil. For oil specifications see 6.6. Remove the dipstick/breather
plug then unscrew oil drain plug (fig.2, fig2a and fig.7), draining the oil into a container.
drain when the compressor is hot so that oil drains rapidly and completely.
Replace oil drain plug and refill through the dipstick/breather aperture.
DO NOT
overfill.
Replace dipstick.
b)
Replace air filter.
c)
Check all tube fittings and electrical connections.
d)
Inspect pressure tank inside and out for damage or corrosion.
WARNING! Never mix different oils and do not use non-detergent/low quality oils as the
compressor may be damaged.
WARNING! Dispose of waste oil only in accordance with local authority requirements.
6.6.
RECOMMENDED OILS
Synthetic oil suitable for temperatures ranging from -5°C to 45°C, viscosity 5W50.
We do not recommend using mineral oil in these compressors.
Part No. Qty.
Description
FSo1
1ltr x 12
Compressor oil fully synthetic
FSo1S 1ltr x 1
Compressor oil fully synthetic
FSo5
5ltr x 1
Compressor oil fully synthetic
fig.6
fig.7
fig.5
6. MAINTENANCE
SAC42055B.V2, SAC52775B.V2, SAC62710B.V2 Issue: 1 - 16/12/16
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