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DISASSEMBLY

NOTE: To avoid confusion, service one end of the compressor at a time.

STEP 1. 

Clean loose dirt from the outside of the compressor.

STEP 2. 

Loosen the 8 head screws (1) and remove the compressor head (2). Note orientation 

of head and valve plates for reassembly (very important). Discard head screws.

 

Caution:  Place capacitor off to side leaving it connected to 

lead wires.

STEP 3.

 Carefully remove the valve plates (4) from the bottom of the head, or cylinder 

sleeves

STEP 4.

 Remove the head gasket O-rings (3) and discard them. Turn the valve plates over. 

Remove the valve plate O-rings (5) and discard them. Note orientation for reassembly.

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  Caution

To avoid property damage 

or personal injury, always 

try rotating the fan by HAND 

prior  to  connecting  the 

unit to the power  source.  

Check  for suction at the air 

inlet  port  by  placing  your 

finger over the port as you 

turn  the  fan.    You  should 

feel  a  slight    suction  with 

each rotation of  the fan.  If 

you don’t feel suction, or if 

you feel or hear a thump as 

you turn the fan, DO NOT 

CONNECT THE UNIT TO A 

POWER SOURCE;  review 

the assembly  procedure for 

possible error.

Numbers indicate tightening sequence

Power Leads

Head Assembly

5              3             7  

1          

4   

    6 

       2             8

STEP 2.

 Place head on the valve plates, making sure the same letter orientation is 

as it was before disassembly. Torque the head screws to 55 inch lbs. in a criss-cross 

pattern.

STEP 3. 

 Push the fan guards into the housing until the release tabs “pop” into the 

mounting holes in the compressor housing. 

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Note the tabs on 

the  valve  plate 

which  indicate 

exhaust  side.

Summary of Contents for Rietschle Thomas SK2660

Page 1: ...5 attachment for torque wrench for head screws 5 32 Allen wrench for torque wrench eccentric screw Flat Screwdriver 2 Clean Cloths WARNING Unplug the compressor before beginning disassembly This kit i...

Page 2: ...amage or personal injury always tryrotatingthefanbyHAND prior to connecting the unit to the power source Check for suction at the air inlet port by placing your nger over the port as you turn the fan...

Page 3: ...alve apper restraint and keeper The valve keeper should be placed on top of the apper so that the word UP is visible See Fig 3 NOTE Torque apper screw to 18 inch pounds STEP 8 Install the new head gas...

Page 4: ...eps 9 16 on the other side of compressor STEP 11 Insert the 5 32 allen wrench into the access hole in the compressor hous ing Loosen the set screw 1 4 turn Rotate connecting rod to top dead center 180...

Page 5: ...eps 9 16 on the other side of compressor STEP 11 Insert the 5 32 allen wrench into the access hole in the compressor hous ing Loosen the set screw 1 4 turn Rotate connecting rod to top dead center 180...

Page 6: ...alve apper restraint and keeper The valve keeper should be placed on top of the apper so that the word UP is visible See Fig 3 NOTE Torque apper screw to 18 inch pounds STEP 8 Install the new head gas...

Page 7: ...amage or personal injury always tryrotatingthefanbyHAND prior to connecting the unit to the power source Check for suction at the air inlet port by placing your nger over the port as you turn the fan...

Page 8: ...5 attachment for torque wrench for head screws 5 32 Allen wrench for torque wrench eccentric screw Flat Screwdriver 2 Clean Cloths WARNING Unplug the compressor before beginning disassembly This kit i...

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