Atlas Copco GVS 16A Instruction Book

Instruction book
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6. Adjustments and servicing procedures
6.1 Drive motor
Instructions
On GVS 100 – 630 A (GVS 16 – 60A don’t have motor bearings) the motor bearings must be changed
every 20000h. Check recommendations on the motor supplier’s website. If installed remove the motor
condensate drain plug yearly. Keep the motor free from dust for optimal cooling.
6.2 Exhaust filter replacement
GVS 16A and GVS 25A
 Remove the filter cover, by unscrewing the knob, together with the O-ring and the spring.
 Remove the filter with the O-ring.
 Clean the contact surface of the filter cover O-ring before reassembling the new parts.
 Fit the new O-ring in the new exhaust filter and insert them in their lodge.
 Fit the new O-ring in the filter cover and mount the spring on the filter end.
 Reassemble the parts, pushing on the filter cover while screwing by hand.
GVS 40A, GVS 60A and GVS 100A
 Unscrew the 4 or 6 screws of the filter cover and remove the filter cover together with the O-ring.
 Remove the exhaust filter(s) from the filter cover.
 Clean the exhaust filter O-ring lodge and the filter cover O-ring before reassembling the new parts.
 Install the new exhaust filter(s) following the instructions delivered with them.
 Reassemble the filter cover.
GVS 200A
 When the exhaust filter elements are clogged, the valves open and the filters are bypassed. Oil mist at
the exhaust, and/or high oil consumption are signs that the exhaust filters are clogged.
 The exhaust filters must be replaced more frequently if subject to increased oil cracking products at
high operating temperatures and/or aggressive media.
 Remove the exhaust flange with gasket. Unscrew the lock nut and remove spring between its both
washers: take out the exhaust filter element(s).
 Take out the pressure relief valves and check that they move freely, and seal properly.
 Reassemble in the reverse sequence. Ensure that the exhaust filter elements are properly centered
and positioned. Install spring between its both washers, and tighten stop nut, fully home with the 10
mm box wrench.
GVS 300A
 Remove the screws of the exhaust plate using a 8 mm Allen key.
 Lift the 3 exhaust filters from the W shaped metal sheet holder and remove them from the oil casing.
 Make sure that the new exhaust filters have the O-ring (opposite side of overpressure valve) and
grease them using Atlas Copco vacuum grease.

Atlas Copco GVS 16A Specifications

General

Brand	Atlas Copco
Model	GVS 16A
Category	Water Pump
Language	English