CompAir C42 User Manual

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9.1 General maintenance
Clean the screw compressor at regular, not
too long intervals:
* Blow-clean all valves, controllers,
fittings, pressure tank, oil cooler,
radiator, screw compressor, and engine
with compressed air or a steam jet
appliance.
* Inspect the cooling ribs of the radiator to
make sure that air can pass through.
* Clean the body at regular intervals.
Then grease or oil the hinges of the
body hood with multi-purpose grease.
If sound-absorbing matting has to be
replaced, remove the retaining brackets,
replace the old sound-absorbing matting
with new matting, replace the retaining
brackets.
9.2 Engine maintenance
The maintenance of the engine is to be
carried out in accordance with the engine
operating manual.
Danger
During inspection, adjustment, or
maintenance work, remember that the
surfaces of machine parts can be hot,
particularly the exhaust system (risk
of burning) and that the control device
may move during operation (risk of
crushing).
Attention
In addition to the maintenace charts
of the KHD engine the following items of
the engine operating instruction apply
after 50 operating hours after the start-
up of new or overhauled engines:
* Check engine for leaks, repair if
necessary
* Change engine oil
* Replace oil filter cartridge
* Changing the fuel filter cartridge and
advance fuel filter
* Check tappet clearance, adjust if
necessary
* Check engine mounts, tighten if
necessary
* Check V-belt, tension if necessary
Full load speed is factory-set by the
manufacturer and must not be modified.
The idling speed must not be changed
either, as this might cause serious
damage to the screw compressor, e.g.
damage to the coupling!
Advance fuel filter
Fig. 25
Danger
Only change filters when the engine is
at a standstill.
Do not spill fuel.
Attention
The filter changing intervals are
specified in the engine manual.
Change the advance filter more often
if there is considerable dirt.
Note
Ensure the system is free from leakage.
Check the hoses for cracks and replace
if necessary.
Dispose of contaminated filters in
accordance with the regulations.
Changing the advance fuel filter:
* Release the clamps.
* Draw the ends of the hoses off.
* Insert a new filter.
* Fit the hose ends.
* Fasten the clamps.
9.3 Maintenance of chassis and
brakes
The maintenance of the chassis and the
brakes must be carried out in accordance
with the chassis instruction manual.
Work on the brakes may only be carried
out by trained technical staff or by
specialist brake services!
Danger
During inspection, adjustment, or
maintenance work, remember that the
surfaces of machine parts can be hot,
particularly the exhaust system (risk
of burning) and that the control device
may move during operation (risk of
crushing).
9. Maintenance

CompAir C42 Specifications

General

Brand	CompAir
Model	C42
Category	Air Compressor
Language	English