VM Series Maintenance and Safety Manual 704-0212-209 Machine Maintenance 3- 23
Maintain Lubricator Oil Level
Maintain the lubricator oil level between the low and high marks on the lubricator unit. If
oil must be added, do not overfill.
Refer to Table 3–1.Lubrication, on page 3 - 5 for oil
type.
Adjust Drip Rate Screw
The oil drip rate was factory-set and should not need adjustment. However, if the oil drip
is not visible at the top of the lubricator unit, turn the drip rate adjustment screw to
obtain one drop of lubricant for every 8 tool changes.
Check and Replace Air Filter Element
Every 3 Months or every 500 hours: Check the FRL air filter element regularly and
replace it. If the filter becomes clogged, the air pressure may still measure as acceptable,
but air flow to the pneumatic system will be restricted.
Check Auto Moisture Drain
Daily: Check the auto moisture drain on FRL.
Every 3 Months: Drain moisture from the lines of the FRL.
Make sure the auto moisture drain is not stuck open and leaking air. If the drain is stuck
open, follow these steps:
1. Disconnect the compressed air supply to the machine.
2. Turn the auto drain nut at the filter unit bottom counter-clockwise one turn.
3. Using a crescent wrench, turn the auto drain nut at the bottom of the filter unit
counterclockwise one turn.
4. Tighten the nut clockwise.
Shut off the compressed air supply before adding lubricant or
removing one of the housings. Use only recommended oils or
equivalents.
First remove the metal bowl guard, then remove the bowl to access
the filter element, clean the bowl using a soft, lint-free cloth dabbed
with the recommended lubricant. Do not use any type of cleaning
fluid.
Before reconnecting the air supply, reinstall the metal bowl guard.
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