10.6.3 Option la
Spark arrestor cleaning
The spark arrestor must be cleaned of any soot residue every two months to prevent the emission
of glowing particles from the exhaust silencer.
Material Suitable rubber hose
Soot receptacle
Cleaning cloths
Protective gloves
Eye protection
Precondition The machine is shut down.
The machine is standing level.
The machine is fully vented, the pressure gauge reads 0 psig.
Machine cooled down.
All compressed air consumers are disconnected and the air outlet valves are open.
Danger of suffocation from toxic exhaust fumes.
Exhaust fumes from internal combustion engines contain carbon monoxide, which is odor‐
less and deadly.
➤ Use the machine only outdoors!
➤ Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Danger of burns from hot components and sparks.
➤ Wear long-sleeved clothing and gloves.
➤ Wear eye protection.
Fig. 42 Spark arrestor cleaning
1 Exhaust silencer with integrated spark ar‐
restor
2 Soot drain plug
3 Exhaust discharge pipe
4 Exhaust inlet pipe
1. Unscrew the soot drain plug 2 .
2.
Push one end of the hose over the drain port and place the other end in the receptacle.
3. Start the compressor engine.
4. Partially cover the exhaust discharge pipe 3
to increase pressure in the exhaust system.
10 Maintenance
10.6 Options
No.: 9_9446 01 USE
SERVICE MANUAL Screw Compressor
M26
105
To Next Page
Loading...
