Sullair 20/12 Series User Manual

Section 2
DESCRIPTION
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2.1 INTRODUCTION
Your new Sullair electric 2--stage motor driven air
compressor offers superior performance and reli-
ability requiring a minimal amount of maintenance.
Your compressor is equipped with a 2--stage Sullair
rotary screw air compressor. Compared to other
compressors, the Sullair is unique in mechanical
reliability, with virtually no wear or loss of perfor-
mance. With a Sullair compressor , there is no in-
spection required of the working parts within the
compressor unit.
As you will see in the following pages, it is very easy
to care for , and/or, to maintain a Sullair compressor.
By careful and step--by--step adherence to the
guidelines and procedure, operator(s) will be able to
keep the compressor in top operational condition.
2.2 DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS
Ref er t o F igur e 2 -- 1. T he c om ponent s of t he S ullair
2--stage electric compressor include
compressor
unit
,
electric motor
,
cooling and lubrication
system
,
air inlet system
,
compressor discharge
system
,
capacity control system
and
instrument
panel
.
The 2--stage Sullair compressor unit is driven by an
industrial motor designed to provide enough horse-
power for more than adequate reserve at rated con-
ditions.
On air--cooled models, a separate motor driven fan
forces air through the cooler, thereby removing the
compression heat from the cooling fluid.
Provisions are made for easy access to such com-
ponents as the fluid filters, control valves and the air
Figure 2-1 Sullair 20/12 Rotary Screw Air Compressor

Sullair 20/12 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Sullair
Model	20/12 Series
Category	Air Compressor
Language	English