P. 74 - Chap. 10 Maintenance
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Changing the oil
Change the oil at the frequency indicated in the scheduled maintenance table of paragraph 10.2 or when you
plan to use a different oil from that in the machine.
Carry out this operation when the oil is still warm so that its viscosity is low and fluidity high.
Caution: lubricant temperature must not be sufficient to cause burns.
Proceed as follows:
Remove the front panel PF using the
key provided
Loosen oil filler plug TO. Be careful not
to lose the seal (Fig. 43)
Connect fitting R provided, which must
communicate with a suitable collection
recipient, to fitting
DO after unscrewing
the safety plug (Fig. 44)
Open drain valve RSO and drain the
lubricant (Fig. 44)
After draining, close oil drain valve
RSO
Refill with oil as described in the “Check-
ing oil level/topping up” paragraph
(Fig. 43)
Check that the seal of plug TO is cor-
rectly positioned and fasten the plug (not
too tightly)
Replace the front panel PF using the key
provided
Open the shut-off valve between the
compressor and the distribution line.
Switch the circuit breaker on and carry
out a test start-up.
Let the compressor run for a few minutes
and then make a visual inspection for
any oil leaks
Check the oil level again as indicated
in the “Checking oil level/topping up
”
and if necessary top up
Fig. 43
Fig. 44
TO
R
DO
RSO
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