SECTION 6 1100E, 1500E, 1800E USER MANUAL
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6.7 SEPARATOR MAINTENANCE
Replace the separator element when indicated by
the WS Controller or after one (1) year, whichever
comes first. The separator element must be
replaced. DO NOT attempt to clean the separator
element.
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EPARATOR ELEMENT REPLACEMENT
Refer to Figure 6-3. The separator should be
changed once a year. Follow the procedure
explained below for element replacement:
1. Insert a 100mm maximum length, 6mm
diameter pin into the radial-drilled hole in the
separator cap. Loosen and rotate counter-
clockwise to remove the cap.
2. Pull out the old element by gripping the end
of the element with channel lock pliers or a
similar tool.
3. Remove the separator element.
4. Once the separator is removed, the separa-
tor fluid return line can be accessed for
removal and cleaning.
5. Install the new O-rings on the separator cap
and separator element filter. Oil lightly to
make installation easier.
6. Insert and push the new element into place.
7. Reinstall the cap. Hand-tighten using a
100mm maximum length, 6mm diameter pin
in the radialdrilled hole.
WARNING
Before performing compressor mainte-
nance, disconnect the compressor from the
power source and lock out the power
source. Isolate the compressor from the line
pressure by closing the recommended dis-
charge shut-off valve and releasing all inter-
nal pressure from the compressor.
Figure 6-3: Separator Element Assembly
1. O-ring*
2. Separator Element
3. O-ring*
4. Cap
Separator Element: 02250160-776
*Separator Replacement Kit: 02250160-774