Rated power [kW] Permissible starting frequency [1/h]
7.5 15
Tab. 14 Permissible starting frequency
2.11 Compressor oil recommendations
The standard compressor oil is SAE 5 W30 or VDL 150.
For special applications FGPor S 150 compressor oil is used and the machine carries a sticker indi‐
cating this.
Information on ordering compressor oil is found in chapter 11.
➤ Mark the oil that your compressor contains in the table below.
Standard oil Special oil
EPC 230–2 EPC 420–2-
EPC 1000–2
Oil type SAE 5 W30 VDL 150 FGP S 150
Application Standard oil for all
applications ex‐
cept in connection
with foodstuffs.
Standard oil for all
applications ex‐
cept in connection
with foodstuffs.
Specifically for ma‐
chines in applica‐
tions where the
compressed air
may come into
contact with food‐
stuff.
Special oil for ma‐
chines under high
operational de‐
mand.
Maximum permis‐
sible oil change in‐
terval in operating
hours/years.
1000/2* 1000/1* 1000/2* 2000/1*
Oil contained in my
compressor
* Cool to moderate ambient temperatures, low humidity, low to average duty cycle.
Tab. 15 Compressor oil recommendations
2.11.1 Compressor oil charge
Model Total charge [l] Top-up quantity [l]
(minimum–maximum)
KC 236-2 — —
KC 420-2 — —
KC 550-2 — —
KC 750-2 1.5 0.4
KC 1000-2 1.5 0.4
Tab. 16 Compressor oil charge
2 Technical Specification
2.11 Compressor oil recommendations
No.: 9_9431_02 E
Service Manual 2-stage piston compressor
EPC
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