Section 3
SPECIFICATIONS
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3.2 COMPRESSOR LUBRICATION GUIDE
For best value and longest uninterrupted service,
the ES--6 compressor is factory filled with Sullube, a
long life l ubricant, unless a different lubricant is re-
quested.
If, due to availability or other reasons, other fluids
ar e r equir ed, follow Sec tions 3.3, 3.4 and Table 3 -- 1,
Lubr ic ation G uide.
WARNING
!
“The Plastic Pipe Institute recommends against
the use of thermoplastic pipe to transport com-
pressed air or other compressed gases inexposed
above ground locations, e.g. in exposed plant pip-
ing.” (I)
Sullube should not be used with PVC piping sys-
tems. It may affect the bond at cemented joints.
Certain other plastic materials may also be af-
fected.
(I) Plastic Pipe Institute, Recommendation B,
Adopted January 19, 1972.
Maintenance of all other components is still recom-
mended as indicated in the Operator’s Manual.
For light--duty high--humidity service where con-
densed moisture and emulsification (mayonnaise)
may occur, the fluid change interval must be re-
duced to 300 hours maximum. A non--detergent
fluid with rust, oxidation and foam inhibitors and
good water separation characteristics should be
used.
WARNING
!
Mixing of other fluids within the compressor will
void all warranties.
Contamination of non--detergent mineral fluids with
traces of ATF or detergent motor fluids may lead to
operational problems such as foaming, filter plug-
ging, orifice or line plugging. Flushing is required if
changing to a different lubricant.
When ambient conditions exceed those noted or if
conditions warrant use of “extended” life lubricants
contact Sullair for recommendation.
Sullair encourages the user to participate in a fluid
analysis program. This could result in a fluid change
interval that is different from those stated in this
manual.
3.3 LUBRICATION GUIDE--24KT COMPRESSORS
Sullair 24KT compressors are filled with a lubricant
which rarely needs to be changed. In the event a
change of fluid is required, use only Sullair 24KT
fluid.
WARNING
!
Mixing of other lubricants within the compressor
unit will void all warranties!
Sullair recommends that a 24KT sample be taken at
the first filter change and sent to the factory for anal-
ysis. This is a free service. A sample kit with instruc-
tions and self--addressed container is to besupplied
by your Sullair Representative at start--up. The user
will receive an analysis report with recommenda-
tions.
3.4 LUBRICATION GUIDE--OPTIONAL FLUID
Sullair compressors may use SRF 1/4000 fluid as
an optional factory fill.
WARNING
!
Mixing of other fluids within the compressor will
void all warranties!
SRF 1/4000 fluid should be changed every 4000
hours or once a year, whichever comes first. The
fluid should be changed more frequently under se-
vere operating conditions, such as high ambient
temperatures coupled with high humidity, or when
high particulate level, corrosive gases or strong oxi-
dizing gases are present in the air.
Maintenance ofall other components is still recom-
mended as indicated in the Operator’s Manual.
LUBRICANT
FLUID CHANGE
SEPARATOR CHANGE
B--
4,000 Hours or more frequently if conditions so require.
FLUID FILTER CHANGE
C--
When measured pressure loss exceeds 20 psig (1.3 bar).
D--
When measured pressure loss exceeds 10 psig (0.7 bar).
E--
When required by fluid analysis or known contamination.
F--
Does not require replacement during normal service conditions.
A--
8,000 Hours or once a year.
G--
Every 1000 hours.
Sullube
A,E G,C A,D
SRF 1/4000
B,E G,C B,D
24KT
F,E G,C A,D
Table 3-1 Lubrication Guide
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